Medical Superintendent - Oko West Gold Mine

About the role

G Mining Ventures (GMIN) acquired the Oko West project, a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana about 95 km west of Georgetown, in July 2024. The Medical Superintendent manages, administers and delivers medical and occupational health services at the mine site, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, providing emergency medical response and promoting workforce health, wellness and injury prevention in a high-risk mining environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the mine site clinic, deliver primary healthcare to employees and contractors, manage medical emergencies and trauma cases, and set up emergency response protocols with HSE and mine rescue teams
• Run occupational health programmes, including pre-employment, periodic and exit medical exams, and monitor occupational diseases such as silicosis, noise-induced hearing loss, heat stress and chemical exposure
• Ensure compliance with national health regulations and mining laws, liaise with government health authorities and prepare statutory medical reports
• Develop wellness initiatives (malaria prevention, HIV awareness, vaccination campaigns), mental health and fatigue management programmes, and health education sessions
• Supervise medical staff, manage the clinic budget and procurement, develop medical SOPs and policies, and take part in site risk management planning
• Investigate medical incidents, support fitness-for-work evaluations, maintain medical records and injury statistics, and contribute to lost-time injury analysis

Required profile

• Medical doctor (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution, registered and licensed to practice in the country of operation
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health, Public Health or Emergency Medicine preferred
• At least 5-8 years of clinical experience, including at least 3 years in occupational health or an industrial/mining environment
• Knowledge of occupational health regulations and mining-related hazards

Required skills

• Certification in ACLS and ATLS preferred
• Emergency response and trauma management expertise
• Strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, communication and reporting skills

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position at the OKO Project site, 14 days on / 7 days off
• Transport, accommodation and meals provided on site
• Competitive salary, benefits, bonus and group insurance