Regional Specialist - GOHS

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Function/Objectives:

The primary objective is to provide strategic leadership, consultation, and direction worldwide to all divisions in Occupational Health. This includes developing global plans, processes, and procedures to prevent, reduce and eliminate occupational risks and work-related illnesses and injuries, and to promote employee health. The Occupational Health (OH) Senior Specialist provides technical consultation and expert advice to divisional management and Abbott's global organizations to assist with compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and corporate standards. Additionally, the individual establishes and maintains a strong working relationship with all divisions to help develop and manage an effective occupational health program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serves as and provides expert technical direction and consultative services world-wide to management, professional, technical and support staff as well as external customers as warranted
• Serves as expert contact on occupational health inquiries involving peer companies, e.g., benchmarking surveys
• Leads Occupational Health audits and site Occupational Health assessments
• Provides Occupational Health external and internal compliance support for Abbott organizations
• Assists Abbott organizations in establishing and maintaining OH programs with focus on the prevention and treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries and the promotion of employee health and productivity
• Serves as expert in occupational health and safety education and training
• Develops corporate-wide Procedures and Technical Guidelines relevant to occupational health programs and assists organizations implementing the Procedures
• Communicates critical recommendations to the sites/divisions and provides technical assistance
• Develops and provides opportunities for occupational health professional development and continuing education
• Responsible for knowledge and compliance with pertinent laws and regulations governing occupational health and safety
• Monitors quality and effectiveness of vendor services and adherence to legal requirements, such as, the global AED program
• Interviews and supports selection process of Occupational Health candidates for all divisions
• Provides orientation training for new Occupational Health professionals in all divisions
• Creates training programs and procedures as appropriate to ensure compliance with corporate and global regulatory requirements and possesses demonstrated knowledge of EU EHS Directives and requirements
• Delivers specialized training to targeted global audiences
• Develops, collects, analyzes, and reports metrics, such as, the Global Health Scorecard
• Collaborates with Abbott legal department to establish contracts with outside vendors
• Establishes and deploys tools and processes that enable consistent applications of OH global policies and procedures
• Keeps current on relevant emerging technologies and regulatory issues that may impact the business; provides innovative, achievable, and practical solutions to OH clients
• Assists with the development of global technical standards
• Serves as technical expert of medical information management systems and electronic medical records
• Responds to public health emergencies impacting the company as needed, particularly in relation to European public health emergencies

• This position serves a strategic purpose for Abbott and must prioritize issues for regulatory and Abbott compliance.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in nursing required. Master's degree in nursing, occupational or public health, or business required preferred
• Certification in occupational health nursing recommended (if exists in the country where this position is located)
• Current license or registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

Background:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Occupational Health nursing required.
• Prior experience in occupational health in a plant operations environment desired.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and attention to detail required. Other personal skills needed include leadership, tact, self-reliance, and sound judgment.
• Experience in managing moderate/large initiatives, projects, or systems.

Accountability/Scope:

Position interfaces with a wide variety of outside vendors and Abbott management and employees across the divisions world-wide. Must be able to work independently. Exercises judgment in evaluating and analyzing issues. Must effectively represent and influence the Occupational Health and Safety and Human Resource community. Must interact with all levels of management to ensure delivery of programs and initiatives necessary to meet objectives. This position serves all operations globally and acts as a point person for occupational health. This position requires the ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and understand OH& Safety risks and hazards. Provide guidance world-wide on OH matters and possess exceptional communication, training, and consultation skills to successfully implement programs and policies. Promote OH awareness and conduct OH training.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an

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The salary for this role is between:
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JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
GES Global Engineering Services

LOCATION:
United States > California : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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