Objectives

The primary objectives of the tender are to conduct medical assessments for artisans in the Polokwane Regional Office. The assessments aim to:

• Assist artisans with scientific knowledge, technical skills, and competencies.
• Identify and resolve water quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety challenges.
• Transfer technical skills to unemployed youth and increase their employability.
• Build capacity within the country.
• Support artisans in registering with relevant professional bodies such as SACNASP, Environmentalist bodies, Health and Safety officers, and Process Controllers.
• Ensure developmental outcomes including personal growth, technical knowledge, and responsibility levels.

Scope

The scope of work involves a one-time medical assessment for artisans, including:

• Administration of medical tests such as audiogram, spirogram, urine dipstick screening, vision screening, and physical examinations including blood pressure checks.
• Provision of vaccinations: Tetanus and Twinrix Hepatitis A & B.
• Biological monitoring tests for end-organ damage: HB, White Blood Cell count, and chest x-ray with radiologist report.
• Clinical examinations: physical exam, medical history, urine test, and issuance of a certificate of fitness.
• Occupational Medical Practitioner examinations and file reviews.
• All assessments to be conducted in-house at the Department of Public Works in Polokwane.
• Provision of necessary equipment, tests, and analysis apparatus by the service provider.
• Retention of files for 12 months, after which they are handed over to the employer for record keeping.

Technical Requirements

The service provider must:

• Provide qualified personnel including certified Occupational Medical Practitioners, nurses, or medical doctors registered with relevant statutory bodies.
• Ensure personnel have the following qualifications: undergraduate/postgraduate in Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Medicine (MBChB), with professional registration (HPCSA, SANC).
• Submit detailed CVs, proof of experience (3-5 years), and certified copies of certificates within the last 12 months.
• Conduct comprehensive baseline medical examinations without chest x-ray, including audiogram, spirogram, urine screening, vision screening, and physical exams.
• Administer vaccinations and biological monitoring tests as specified.
• Provide detailed reports on all assessments, including biological monitoring, clinical examinations, and occupational medical reviews.
• Bring all necessary equipment and testing apparatus for assessments.
• Complete assessments within 30 days of project award.

Skills Requirements

The bidder must demonstrate:

• Human resource capacity with a competent project team experienced in medical assessments.
• Proven experience in conducting occupational health assessments and related medical examinations.
• Ability to provide certified professionals registered with relevant statutory bodies.
• Capability to deliver comprehensive reports and certificates of fitness.
• Availability of all necessary medical equipment and testing apparatus for in-house assessments.