Occupational Health and Safety (OH & S) Physician Trainee📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Kimberly-Clark, known for brands such as Huggies®, Kleenex®, and Scott®, is seeking a motivated Occupational Health & Safety (OH & S) Physician Trainee. This position is based at the Dammam Plant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This opportunity is designed for a medical doctor with a strong interest in Occupational Health and Safety to gain experience within a corporate and industrial setting. The trainee will work alongside experienced professionals to contribute to workplace health and safety initiatives.

This role is suitable for a physician in training or at an early stage of specialization in Occupational Medicine. The trainee will support and develop occupational health services in alignment with corporate and regulatory standards, under the supervision of qualified professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational health support, leadership, and clinical oversight in accordance with Corporate Occupational Health Performance Standards.
• Conduct and support Fitness to Work, Return to Work, and Medical Surveillance assessments.
• Assist with case management for work-related injuries and illnesses, including medical follow-up and return-to-work planning.
• Advise EHS and HR teams on occupational health risks, reasonable workplace accommodations, and work restrictions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential occupational health medical records in line with data protection and privacy regulations.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of local Occupational Health procedures and programs, including Fitness to Work, Medical Surveillance, and Medical Emergency Response.
• Contribute to health promotion, prevention, and employee wellbeing initiatives in collaboration with EHS and HR.
• Participate in audits, program reviews, and continuous improvement activities across the site or region.
• Work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Health Physician where required by regulation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD or equivalent) with a valid license to practice medicine.
• Currently enrolled in, accepted to, or planning to undertake a recognised Professional Diploma in Occupational Medicine or equivalent training (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated interest or early experience in Occupational Health or workplace medicine.
• Basic knowledge of workplace health risks, Fitness to Work principles, Medical Surveillance, and Occupational case management.
• Willingness and ability to work under supervision in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development and progression toward formal qualification in Occupational Medicine.

Required Skills

• Occupational Health
• Workplace Medicine
• Employee Wellbeing
• Case Management
• Medical Records Management
• Health Promotion
• Risk Assessment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with EHS, HR, site leadership, and external providers.

Work Arrangement and Compensation

This is a part-time position based at the Dammam Plant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role offers a monthly allowance of 2,000 SAR. This is a flexible contractor/trainee arrangement, suitable alongside formal occupational medicine training, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.

Kimberly-Clark is committed to creating an inclusive organization. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.