OverviewReporting to the Manager, Health and Safety, the Officer, Health and Safety role is responsible for identifying hazards, assisting in the development of controls and providing support, audits, drills, training, and education to ensure that the facility is a safe environment for staff, patients/residents, contractors and visitors. Ensuring compliance with the hospital Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS).Responsibilities
Develops and maintains own Professional Portfolio to meet all policy/standards and licensing requirements for the UAE and home country.
Recognizes the boundaries of their scope of practice and limits of own competence.
Provide specialist advice and support to senior management regarding the management of workplace hazards and risks
Coordinate with Infection Control & Prevention department for reporting of Occupational Illness and Injuries and other infection control KPIs
Reporting of incidents to DOH/DHA OSHMS department in accordance with mandatory reporting requirements and required to follow up
Performing other applicable tasks and duties as assigned.
Assisting departments to develop department specific action plan.
QualificationsESSENTIAL
Relevant degree in environmental health or occupational safety and health
2+ years experience in a healthcare environment
OSH Practitioner Registration as per OSHAD-SF Mechanism 8.0- OSH Practitioner Registration, OSHAD - SF, V 3, 2016.