Officer, Health And Safety

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Fluence in written and spoken English.
PREFERRED
  • Masters Degree
  • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1680493
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned