Profiles

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Jim Mcleod Bhb, Mb.chb
Founder And Director
jim@companymedic.co.nz

Jim Mcleod Bhb, Mb.chb

Jim graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Human Biology, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He subsequently achieved a Diploma of Occupational Health Practice (Otago) 1997, Diploma of Occupational Medicine (Akld) 1999, Certificate in Hyperbaric Medicine (Akld) and Certificate in Teaching (Northland Polytechnic).

He has held a number of positions including Hospice Medical Director, Department Medical Practitioner and General Practitioner. He has provided Project Management and Consultancy services to a number of organisations including Northland District Health Board. Subsequently he was a Medical Advisor for HIH Insurance before forming his own Occuptional Health Company in 2000.

Jim is currently a medical advisor to such clients as The New Zealand Refinery Company, and Shell New Zealand. He is an Accredited Provider for Accident Compensation Corporation.

Jim is a member of the Australia New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine and winner of the Inaugeral Des Hall prize for best presentation. He is a Volunteer Firefighter and past member of the General Practitioners Association Executive. Jim is passionate about life and sharing his experiences. He currently delivers around 15 key note speeches each year on the topics of Health, Safety and workplace happiness.

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Susie Barlow
Clinical Coordinator
susie@companymedic.co.nz

Susie Barlow

State registered Nurse, Midwife, BSc Hons. Community Nursing MSc Practice Education. Certificate in Occupational Health.

Susie has some 30 years experience in a wide range of fields from Accident and Emergency, midwifery, Community Nursing and union representation as well as lecturing in nursing in UK. Susie has specialized in Occupational Health in recent years, completing the certificate in Occupational Health in 2009 at Otago.

Since moving to NZ in 2005 Susie has been employed by Company Medics Susie has developed a structure within the company to accommodate the organization of the day to day running of a busy Occupational Health Company. This involves liaising daily with clients, nurses and doctors to develop and implement appropriate health monitoring, dealing with health and safety issues, ergonomics, health promotion, wellness programme and following through rehabilitation with long term injury management.

Susie has a role in recruitment, induction, ongoing training, professional development, appraisal and supervision. She also ensures processes and procedures are up to date and implemented efficiently. She is the first point of contact for day to day clinical issues . The role is pivotal in delivering a professional, consistent and quality service