Diploma Jobs – Health and Safety Prevention and Protection Officer (HSPPO) – EMERGENCY
Job Title: Health and Safety Prevention and Protection Officer (HSPPO)
Organization: EMERGENCY Life Support for Civilian War Victims (EMERGENCY)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reference: Ref EMR-UGX 011
About US:
EMERGENCY Life Support for Civilian War Victims (EMERGENCY) is an independent Italian organization established in 1994 to offer high-quality, free medical and surgical care to victims of war, landmines and poverty. It promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights. In cooperation with Ministry of Health, EMERGENCY is finalizing the construction of the Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Surgery in Entebbe.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The HSPPO performs the following tasks:
- Ensure that the EMERGENCY observes an appropriate Occupational Health & Safety Environment in line with OSHA requirements.
- Provide professional advice and support to managers and staff in the identification of health risks arising from work activity and issues at work that affect health and wellbeing.
- Pay particular attention to critical processes, which are: work at height, underground work, kitchen sanitization management, and waste management.
- Ensure that the EMERGENCY Health & Safety Policies are adhered to by all staff and non-staff in EMERGENCY premises at all times and raise any concerns regarding their operation, or any other Health & Safety matters with the appropriate line manager.
- Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all occupational Health & Safety legislations and any developments that affect the business.
- Providing reports to stakeholders
- Perform any other duties may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a diploma in a Health & Safety related field
- A minimum of three years of experience in similar jobs
- Languages: Fluent written and spoken English
- IT: user level knowledge, very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor’s degrees in Safety, Health & Environment Management or related field is a plus.
Working Conditions
- Contract of employment: 12 months contract (6 months’ probation period) with possible extension
- Basic Salary: According to EMERGENCY salary scale
- Social benefits: GPA, National Social Insurance
- Holidays and leaves: according to the current law.
- Working place: Entebbe
- Starting date: March 2020
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested, please submit your application including detailed Curriculum Vita, academic and professional papers and names of 3 work related Referees with their Email/daytime telephone contacts.
Submission can be done personally to EMERGENCY’S office: Plot 120-122 Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Road – Entebbe or by email to recruitment.uganda@emergency.it indicating the position and reference.
Deadline: 8th March 2020
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.