Occupational and School Health Physician
Division summary:
The OIST Health Center offers occupational health consultations, medical examinations, and stress checks to faculty, staff, students, and their families. The clinic delivers comprehensive health support to address both the physical and psychological needs of the OIST community.
Position summary:
The OIST Occupational Physician performs a diverse set of responsibilities including conducting medical examinations for OIST employees, overseeing workplace health and safety, and developing health education programs. This role also involves managing on-campus clinics. Beyond fulfilling the legal obligations of an occupational physician, the OIST Occupational Physician is dedicated to supporting the comprehensive wellbeing of the OIST community through the development of school health plans and collaboration with on-campus counseling services. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with the University Community Service Director to develop future strategies and policies for the healthcare system, including the OIST Clinic and counseling services.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
- Conduct health checkups and workplace inspections, maintain the work environment, provide health education, consultation with the Safety and Health Committee, and perform other occupational physician’s duties which are provided in the Japanese law (Articles 14 and 15 of the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health).
- Create and revise the school health plan, health consultation, health guidance, and other school physician’s duties, which are provided in the Japanese law (Article 22 of the Ordinance on School Health).
- Manage the OIST Stress Check program and work with the OIST Ganjuu Wellbeing Service to provide a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Provide medical advice on campus, including childcare facility.
- Various procedures for operating the OIST Clinic as an insured medical institution (including individual guidance at the competent Health and Welfare Bureau as a managing physician), as well as medical services and administrative duties at the Clinic.
- Oversee the health center and clinic, which includes managing employees, organization, and budget.
- Develop future strategies and policies for OIST's occupational physicians, counseling services (Ganjuu), and clinic in collaboration with the Director of University Community Services,
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Secretary General/Vice-CEO.
(Required)
- Qualified as an occupational physician or able to obtain an occupational physician license within one year of starting the position.
- Have completed clinical training and be registered as an insured physician or be eligible for registration.
- Ability to perform responsibilities in both English and Japanese.
- Experience in managing a health care team.
- Ability to work well in a team and cooperate well with others.
- PC skills to use Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
(Preferred)
- Work experience as an occupational physician.
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
Expected Annual Salary: 14,000,000 yen
*This amount represents the median annual salary for this position, which will be determined based on your experience and skills in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
Benefits:
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Cover letter in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
- Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
- Names and contact information of 3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer, will be required if the Applicant is selected for an interview.
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
- Please view OIST policy for rules on external professional activities
- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Full-time, Managerial role, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive).
This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration performance evaluation, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
9:00-17:30