FIKKIA NEWS – Graduate of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine, and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA) Airlangga University (UNAIR) continues to prove its competitiveness on the national stage. One of the proud achievements comes from Oktario Dinansa Khoir, S.KM., an alumnus of the Public Health Study Program majoring in Occupational Safety and Health (K3) class of 2021. Met by FIKKIA contributors at the Employee Alumni event on Friday (10/04/2025) he shared his inspiring story.
This young man, who is familiarly called Rio, has successfully built a strategic career as Assistant II (Group Leader) - Health & Safety at PT Malinau Hijau Lestari, North Kalimantan. Graduating in 2025, Rio is now fully responsible for implementing occupational safety standards in the real industrial sector.
Professional Dedication and Technical Readiness
Leaving with the title of Best Graduate with a GPA of 3.85, Rio didn't need long to prove his competence. In the plantation sector and pellet millHe directly led the implementation of the ISO 45001:2018-based OHS management system. He actively managed hazard identification, Permit to Work (PTW) supervision, and designed occupational health promotion programs for hundreds of field workers.
Rio admitted that the biggest challenge as a fresh graduates It's not the technical aspects of the job, but rather mental resilience. Placed far from the hustle and bustle of the city and away from his parents, he is required to be independent and able to convince his family that he can survive in a challenging operational area.
Rio acknowledged that his time at university, particularly his direct involvement in community service activities with his lecturers and colleagues, was a character-building experience. His organizational experience and experience as an MC at various faculty events honed his communication and interpersonal skills. public speaking-nya. This ability is what he believes is most crucial for adapting, negotiating, and attracting the attention of HR.
Strategic Message for Generation Z
As part of the young workforce, Rio gave three main emphases for FIKKIA students who will follow him into the world of work.
"First, Gen Z must develop mental resilience to remain resilient and resilient. Second, integrity is an absolute value wherever we work. Third, build an honest portfolio from an early age based on real experience, not just a fabricated portfolio that cannot be accounted for," he said.
Rio's success in navigating the challenges in North Kalimantan is clear evidence that FIKKIA UNAIR graduates excel not only on paper. Furthermore, they also possess a resilient mentality and high adaptability in the field. He hopes FIKKIA will continue to advance in producing innovative generations ready to meet the needs of modern industry.
Author: Satria Farrely
Editor: Avicenna C. Nisa