Occupational Health Program Manager - North America

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THE ROLE: 

The Occupational Health Program Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive occupational health programs that align with organizational objectives. This role involves overseeing programs related to workplace injury and illness prevention, workers’ compensation, OSHA recordkeeping, medical accommodation, ergonomics, emergency response, infectious disease prevention and medical surveillance. The role requires working onsite at a designated AMD location, minimum 3 days and potentially 5 days per week, with the ability to travel 10 percent of the time.

 

THE PERSON: 

The successful candidate will have a clinical background, preferably in nursing or a related healthcare field, along with significant case management experience and a proven ability to manage complex cases effectively. This experience will be essential for success in the role. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with employees, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders. They will be a strategic thinker who is also highly tactical, with the ability to work independently and successfully execute both short-term and long-term operational tasks and objectives. A passion for promoting employee well-being and creating a positive health culture within the workplace is also critical to success in this role.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

Program Development and Management

• Case management.
• Design, implement, and manage occupational health programs focused on injury and illness prevention.
• Oversee workers’ compensation processes, including claims management, lost time, work restrictions and return-to-work programs.
• Develop and manage health surveillance programs including infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, and hearing protection, as needed.
• Oversee ergonomic evaluations, training compliance, and repetitive strain injury (RSI) and cumulative trauma disorders (CTD) injury prevention.
• Assist with medical aspects of employee business travel program.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to occupational health in places where AMD does business.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement in health and safety practices.
• Document clear and concise records of case management activities.
• Manage and maintain records according to internal specifications and privacy requirements.
• Perform other duties to support the broader Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) organization including the management of medical supplies and waste.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze health-related data trends and prepare reports to inform management and guide decision-making.
• Utilize data to identify root causes of workplace incidents and develop strategies for mitigation.

Workplace Culture and Training:

• Foster a culture of well-being by promoting health and wellness initiatives across the organization through health promotion and education activities.
• Develop and deliver training programs on ergonomics, emergency response protocols, and infectious disease prevention.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, safety, and facilities, to promote cohesive health and safety strategies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding health-related inquiries and medical accommodation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both executive management and workers.

Infectious Disease and Medical Emergency Prevention and Response Coordination:

• Assist in the development and execution of prevention and emergency response plans related to medical emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.
• Assist with the training of emergency response teams in effective health crisis management.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in occupational health, safety, or a related area, with a strong focus on program management and worker case management.
• Experience with OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, workers’ compensation laws and regulations, ADA laws and reasonable accommodation, and ergonomics.
• Strong understanding of infectious disease prevention and response protocols.
• Experience in developing and implementing health surveillance programs.
• Proficiency in analyzing health and safety data, with the ability to create actionable reports and business presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a capacity to foster collaboration.
• Excellent business writing skills and competence in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Experience using basic AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, AI Agents, etc.
• Certification in occupational health, safety, ergonomics and/or case management (COHN, OHST, CEAS, CCM), is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related discipline. (Master’s degree preferred).

 

LOCATION:

Austin, TX or San Jose, CA

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

THE ROLE: 

The Occupational Health Program Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive occupational health programs that align with organizational objectives. This role involves overseeing programs related to workplace injury and illness prevention, workers’ compensation, OSHA recordkeeping, medical accommodation, ergonomics, emergency response, infectious disease prevention and medical surveillance. The role requires working onsite at a designated AMD location, minimum 3 days and potentially 5 days per week, with the ability to travel 10 percent of the time.

 

THE PERSON: 

The successful candidate will have a clinical background, preferably in nursing or a related healthcare field, along with significant case management experience and a proven ability to manage complex cases effectively. This experience will be essential for success in the role. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with employees, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders. They will be a strategic thinker who is also highly tactical, with the ability to work independently and successfully execute both short-term and long-term operational tasks and objectives. A passion for promoting employee well-being and creating a positive health culture within the workplace is also critical to success in this role.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

Program Development and Management

• Case management.
• Design, implement, and manage occupational health programs focused on injury and illness prevention.
• Oversee workers’ compensation processes, including claims management, lost time, work restrictions and return-to-work programs.
• Develop and manage health surveillance programs including infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, and hearing protection, as needed.
• Oversee ergonomic evaluations, training compliance, and repetitive strain injury (RSI) and cumulative trauma disorders (CTD) injury prevention.
• Assist with medical aspects of employee business travel program.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to occupational health in places where AMD does business.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement in health and safety practices.
• Document clear and concise records of case management activities.
• Manage and maintain records according to internal specifications and privacy requirements.
• Perform other duties to support the broader Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) organization including the management of medical supplies and waste.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze health-related data trends and prepare reports to inform management and guide decision-making.
• Utilize data to identify root causes of workplace incidents and develop strategies for mitigation.

Workplace Culture and Training:

• Foster a culture of well-being by promoting health and wellness initiatives across the organization through health promotion and education activities.
• Develop and deliver training programs on ergonomics, emergency response protocols, and infectious disease prevention.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, safety, and facilities, to promote cohesive health and safety strategies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding health-related inquiries and medical accommodation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both executive management and workers.

Infectious Disease and Medical Emergency Prevention and Response Coordination:

• Assist in the development and execution of prevention and emergency response plans related to medical emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.
• Assist with the training of emergency response teams in effective health crisis management.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in occupational health, safety, or a related area, with a strong focus on program management and worker case management.
• Experience with OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, workers’ compensation laws and regulations, ADA laws and reasonable accommodation, and ergonomics.
• Strong understanding of infectious disease prevention and response protocols.
• Experience in developing and implementing health surveillance programs.
• Proficiency in analyzing health and safety data, with the ability to create actionable reports and business presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a capacity to foster collaboration.
• Excellent business writing skills and competence in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Experience using basic AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, AI Agents, etc.
• Certification in occupational health, safety, ergonomics and/or case management (COHN, OHST, CEAS, CCM), is a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related discipline. (Master’s degree preferred).

 

LOCATION:

Austin, TX or San Jose, CA

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

#LI-CJ2

#LI-HYBRID

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.