Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Locum Doctor – LEP (Short Term) to join the Project Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
• Reporting to the Medical Superintendent – LEP, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal health of all LMC employees, contractors and their dependents.

Responsibilities or duties

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate project needs in regards with health care with the established site health services.
• Under the direction of the Luwmana Occupational Health Superintendent, assist in the provision of adequate professional actions needed for the project
• Assist in the provision of basic diagnosis and treatment of common illness and medical conditions.
• Referral of patients for admission, acting as liaison with referral centres.
• Coordinate and supervise the management and referral of emergencies off site, if indicated.
• Ensure compliance with related applicable statutory regulations.
• Assist in the provision of continuous medical education throughout the project, proposing communication means and informative campaigns.
• Compile statistics and deliver reports to the Occupational Health Superintendent and the Project Health and Safety Manager.
• Develop, implement and maintain related safe work procedures applicable to the project and promote high safety and health awareness.
• Promote and comply with the LMC Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
• Inspect and ensure that the project medical and first aid facilities are kept by medical and statutory standards and regulations, permanently monitoring hygienic conditions.
• Ensure sufficient availability of medical supplies and medications, reporting on stocks and usage rates to the Medical Superintendent and Project Health and Safety Manager.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• MB ChB. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• Registered Medical Practitioner in Zambia.
• High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in Zambia.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• MS software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Experience needed

• Minimum of five (5) years of post-graduate experience.
• Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications in Occupational Medicine is desirable.
• Project Management proven experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.

The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

• Coordinate project needs in regards with health care with the established site health services.
• Under the direction of the Luwmana Occupational Health Superintendent, assist in the provision of adequate professional actions needed for the project
• Assist in the provision of basic diagnosis and treatment of common illness and medical conditions.
• Referral of patients for admission, acting as liaison with referral centres.
• Coordinate and supervise the management and referral of emergencies off site, if indicated.
• Ensure compliance with related applicable statutory regulations.
• Assist in the provision of continuous medical education throughout the project, proposing communication means and informative campaigns.
• Compile statistics and deliver reports to the Occupational Health Superintendent and the Project Health and Safety Manager.
• Develop, implement and maintain related safe work procedures applicable to the project and promote high safety and health awareness.
• Promote and comply with the LMC Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
• Inspect and ensure that the project medical and first aid facilities are kept by medical and statutory standards and regulations, permanently monitoring hygienic conditions.
• Ensure sufficient availability of medical supplies and medications, reporting on stocks and usage rates to the Medical Superintendent and Project Health and Safety Manager.

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• MS software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management proven experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• MB ChB. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• Registered Medical Practitioner in Zambia.
• High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in Zambia.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License