Summary
BRF (Sadia) is hiring an Occupational Health Nurse for its Jeddah Factory. The role covers occupational health and clinic operations, employee medical support, workplace inspections, accident prevention, incident follow-up and HSE training. Applicants need a General Nursing diploma, a valid or approved Ministry of Health license, and 2–3 years of relevant experience, with Arabic at native proficiency and business-level English. The role requires availability to work 6 days per week and to commute to the work location.
The posting
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Have you ever imagined to be part of one of the biggest food companies in the world?
Nourish life is our commitment. This is not limited to food production – it extends to projects, initiatives and causes we embrace. In order to deliver quality products, we have a team dedicated to innovating every day. We have more than 100,000 employees worldwide. A large team that has a global vision, without leaving aside the local needs.
Each member of our team is important to make BRF one of the largest food companies in the world. We are guided by values that serve as a compass for our work. Ethics in all actions, transparency in our value chain and innovation are non-negotiable points for us.
Come and join us to be part of this food giant!
BRF values and promotes an inclusive and diverse culture. We consider persons with disabilities for all our opportunities.
What will you be doing at MBRF?
- Manage day-to-day occupational health and ambulatory operations, including equipment, tools, internal/external medical examinations, schedules and budget-related activities; provide first aid and support employees requiring medical assistance
- Coordinate hospitalization cases and follow employees’ health progress, while supervising outsourced nurses and contractors to ensure services meet required standards, policies and contractual expectations
- Plan and implement workplace health, safety and accident-prevention activities, including inspections, campaigns, competitions and employee communications; actively participate in HSE meetings, committees and related initiatives
- Conduct regular field inspections, ergonomic assessments and workplace observations; identify gaps and risks, report findings, propose corrective actions and follow them through to closure with the relevant area owners
- Maintain accurate daily records of medical cases, incidents, accidents and actions; keep KPIs and Safety Index records up to date, analyze sick-leave trends and provide required Occupational Health documentation to local authorities
- Support incident and accident investigations, root-cause identification and preventive/corrective actions, while ensuring employees receive appropriate PPE based on their activities
- Deliver and coordinate Health & Safety training for employees and visitors, maintain the training matrix, communicate weekly Toolbox Talks, keep the Emergency Plan updated and ensure employees are trained through emergency drills
- Support HSE system requirements, including procedure and policy deployment, document and certificate maintenance, audit/record updates and technical advice on occupational health topics; contribute to budget preparation/control and submit purchase requests for required goods and services
- Follow the company’s Food Safety Golden Rules, FSQ Policy, Good Manufacturing Practices and Personal Hygiene requirements; comply with applicable food-safety procedures and regulations, complete mandatory/refresher FSQ training, safeguard food integrity and customer safety, and report FSQ changes, suspicious acts or Food Defense/Food Fraud concerns through the required channels
What kind of profile are we looking for?
- Diploma in General Nursing with a valid/approved Ministry of Health license
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant professional experience
- Knowledge of applicable Saudi Ministry of Health and Labor Law requirements related to occupational health and workplace safety
- Arabic: Native proficiency
- English: Business proficiency
- Currently based in Jeddah or willing to relocate to Jeddah, with the ability to commute to the work location approximately 1+ hour from central Jeddah
- Availability to work 6 days per week, with flexibility regarding working hours as required by the operation
What competencies are key to this role?
- Strong planning, coordination and follow-up skills, with the ability to work independently, stay resourceful and collaborate effectively across HSE and operational teams
- Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, contractors and stakeholders from different cultures and nationalities
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Practical understanding of occupational health, workplace safety, emergency response, accident prevention, ergonomics and employee health monitoring
- Food manufacturing experience is considered an advantage, along with familiarity with food safety, GMP, Food Defense and Food Fraud practices
What can you expect from MBRF?
- Being part of a global, collaborative and dynamic working environment
- Strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees & environment we serve
- Vertical, horizontal, and cross-functional growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
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