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Stefanie Kruger

@stefaniekruger

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Transformational medical leader blending clinical, legal and risk expertise for operational safety.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles applying occupational health, risk and operational leadership to protect workforces in complex, high-risk international environments.

I am a medically qualified occupational health leader with complementary legal and risk management training, focused on delivering fit-for-duty, travel and occupational health solutions for high-risk industries. My background spans clinical practice, international operations and governance.

I have led and scaled occupational health services for oil, gas and mining clients globally, standardizing protocols, designing international travel-clearance programs, and improving compliance and patient outcomes through data-driven guidance.

My accomplishments include board membership of a major South African medical scheme, market expansion in regulated US oil and gas sectors, retention of large multinational clients, and successful service diversification into new sectors such as luxury yachting.

I value strategic thinking, process optimisation and team development, and I seek roles where I can apply clinical experience, risk management and change leadership to protect people and enable complex operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Technical Advisor

International SOS

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Supported client onboarding and aligned MedFit services with organisational goals, and developed fit-for-duty guidelines to enhance workplace safety protocols.

Client Onboarding Occupational Health Policy Development Process Optimization Stakeholder Management

Medical Director

International SOS

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Led the Occupational Health division in Johannesburg, standardizing medical protocols and SOPs across clients and improving compliance and operational efficiency for oil, gas, mining and petrochemical sectors.

Risk Management Program Design SOP Development Case Management Staff Training

Deputy Medical Director

International SOS

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Managed the Occupational Health division, developed training curricula and auditing tools, and supported client implementation and government bid submissions to maintain service quality.

Occupational Health Training Development Auditing Report Writing Team Leadership Cross Functional Collaboration

Coordinating Doctor

International SOS

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)

Coordinated air ambulance movements, medical referrals and travel clearances for expatriates in oil, gas and mining sectors, and provided topside support to offshore medical teams.

Emergency Medicine Travel Medicine Case Management Offshore Medical Support International Operations

Research Physician

Synexus

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted Phase 3 clinical trials across multiple indications, maintained GCP standards and managed investigational dispensing and participant safety.

Clinical Trials Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Patient Safety Data Collection Regulatory Compliance

General Practitioner

Private Practice

Jan 2003 - Dec 2008 (5 years 11 months)

Operated an independent primary care practice and provided acute trauma care and surgical assistance across multiple procedures while working as a locum in emergency departments.

Primary Care Emergency Medicine Patient Care

Medical Officer

Pretoria Academic Hospital

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002 (4 years 11 months)

Served as a trauma physician in a Level 1 Emergency Unit, treating high volumes of adult and pediatric emergencies and advancing to Senior Medical Officer through performance and clinical expertise.

Emergency Care Addiction Treatment Clinical Leadership