Health Manager (Public Health Nurse)
えいせいかんりしゃ（ほけんし）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Public Health Nurses and Midwives
- Minor : Public Health Nurses
Summary
A specialist who manages occupational hygiene for employees in companies and workplaces, promoting workers' health maintenance and improvement through implementing health checkups and follow-ups, mental health support, workplace environment improvement proposals, and more.
Description
Health Managers (Public Health Nurses) are specialists who manage employee health and workplace hygiene in business establishments based on the Occupational Safety and Health Act. They handle a wide range of tasks, including regular health checkups and stress checks implementation and result evaluation, health guidance and consultations, mental health measures, assistance with workplace environment measurements, hygiene education, and emergency first-aid responses. They play an important role in promoting corporate health management and ensuring legal compliance.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of work-style reforms and health management, interest in employee health management is increasing, and demand for occupational health nurses and health managers is expected to continue growing. There will be even greater need for expertise in digital health tools and mental health measures.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Compassionate / Considerate / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Concurrent multiple workplaces / Consultant services / Dispatched / On-site resident / Part-time non-regular
Career Path
Public Health Nurse → Occupational Health Nurse / Health Manager → Chief Public Health Nurse / Chief Health Manager → Occupational Health Manager → Health Management Consultant
Required Skills
Health Checkup Implementation and Evaluation / Health Guidance / Occupational Safety and Health Regulations Knowledge / Stress Check Implementation / Workplace Environment Measurement
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Epidemiology and Public Health / Health Management Support / Mental Health Care / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Needs to accurately handle details in legal compliance and health data management. |
| Communication Skills | Ability to collaborate with employees and management to communicate and coordinate health issues is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily office-based work, with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Public Health Nurse License
Aliases
- Corporate Health Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse
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- Midwife
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