Health And Safety Officer Job at TASLAF - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Health And Safety Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security , Category: Admin & Office ]

 

Jobs at:

TASLAF

Deadline of this Job:
13 March 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Mukono , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 09, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
ROLE:
To manage all the operations in the storeroom by providing proper care and maintenance of stock, including ordering, receiving, and managing inventory. The individual will ensure stores processes and procedures are maintained with consistency including to ensure the correct materials and tools are available, in the correct location at the correct time. .

ROLE:
• To facilitate compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines. The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual whose work will be largely focused on prevention and ready to act in emergencies.
• The goal of the Health and Safety Officer position is to foster a culture of attention to health and safety, and to establish a safe work environment according to legal standards and established guidelines and procedures.
• The selected candidate will be engaged in promoting occupational health and safety within an organization by ensuring that the workplace conforms to organizational procedures and safety standards/regulations.
• Supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of Site operations, Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Programs, and Procedures.
• Assist the Company in complying with current health and safety legislation and/or regulations with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety and health of Management, workforce staff, clients and visitors to the camps.
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics and measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations.
• Respond to employees' safety concerns, and Conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures. Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify
• issues or non-conformity; and being on a constant lookout for violations.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes, including preparing reports on occurrences and provide information to management.
• Assist all Departments in implementation of H&S compliance and advise accordingly
• Build action plans according to objectives and non1 conformances conformances
• Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the organization by training fellow employees in health and safety practices.
• On call for any health and safety emergencies on site.
• To assume other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Job Skills: Not Specified


REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
• BSc/BA in safety management from a recognised institution.
• A Certificate or Diploma in occupational health and safety will be considered relevant.
• Recognised and accredited attendance of necessary training courses
• Proven experience as safety officer.
• Experience in First Aid will be an added advantage.
• In depth knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
• Proficient in MS Office;
• Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.
• Outstanding organizational skills;
• Diligent with great attention to detail and Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• Fluent in English.
• Working knowledge of French is desirable but not mandatory.
• Proven track record with contactable references


Job Education: Not Specified


Job Experience: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae via Email:
info@libraconsultantsug.com  Alternatively, Address and Hand Deliver your application to:
The Office Manager, TASLAF | LIBRA CONSULTANTS ON 2nd Floor - AHA Towers, 7 Lourdel Road, Nakasero KAMPALA
Deadline for receiving applications: '. Friday, 13th March 2020


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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  13 March 2020
Duty Station: Uganda
Posted: 09-03-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-03-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-03-2065
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