Position Summary
The Manager of Occupational Health provides operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for Occupational Health services at the ECU Health Medical Center. This position is responsible for oversight of the medical center's occupational health clinic, regulatory compliance, employee health surveillance, occupational injury prevention initiatives, and
workers' compensation collaboration. The Manager leads departmental operations, staff development, quality outcomes, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring regulatory readiness and alignment with organizational priorities.
This role serves as a key operational partner to Human Resources, Infection Prevention and Control, Risk Management, Team Member Safety, Medical Affairs, Graduate Medical Education, and operational leadership to support a safe, compliant, and healthy workforce. The Manager may also provide direct Occupational Health nursing support as operationally needed.
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and operational oversight for Occupational Health programs and services at the ECU Health Medical Center and serves as a resource for regional locations.
Oversee day-to-day clinic operations, staffing workflows, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
Leads implementation and ongoing management of workforce health initiatives including onboarding, annual surveillance, respiratory protection, exposure management, and immunization programs.
Supports organizational readiness related to regulatory surveys, workforce compliance requirements, and accreditation standards.
Monitors operational metrics, compliance indicators, and service outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Leads departmental process improvement initiatives to improve operational effectiveness, employee experience, and regulatory compliance.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field required.
Associate degree with three additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Occupational Health nursing or healthcare leadership experience preferred.
Experience with OSHA, Joint Commission, CDC, and regulatory compliance programs
preferred.
Experience leading operational improvement or enterprise initiatives preferred.
Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN/COHN-S) preferred.
Pay Range
$92206.40 - $134397.12
ECU Health
