Environment Health & Safety Officer
Full-time
We are hiring an environment Health & Safety Officer
Duty Station: Namanve, Uganda
Job Ref.No.: MIUL/EHS/11/24/NVE
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting To Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager, The Successful Candidate Will;
- Draft, implement and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Health and Safety.
- Develop, implement, administer, and maintain EHS protocol of use of PPEs and adherence to safety and health related programs.
- Review and update the corporate EHS management system manual and monitor its implementation.
- Prepare EHS training plan and in coordination with the Human Resource Department provide relevant training to staff.
- Formulating corporate short term and long term EHS objectives and plans.
- Carry out accident and incident investigations.
- Promote EHS plans and monitor, evaluate and report performance against plan.
- Maintain auditing expertise and ensure execution of the quarterly audit program.
- Maintain contacts with external parties regarding environment, Health and Safety, including government institutions.
- Provide advice on Environment, Health and safety to line departments.
- Promote the potential incident reporting culture by compiling all filled in reports.
- Adhere to the health and safety and QMS guidelines at all times.
- Compile EHS data and report all reportable incidents to HOD accurately and within specified time frame.
- Any other duties assigned by the SHEQ/ Compliance Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree of Science in Environmental Science or Industrial Chemistry and any other related discipline.
- Knowledge of various laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures affecting a manufacturing organization.
- 2 years of relevant experience in a similar field is required
Skills & Professional Attributes Required
- Ability to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Professional personal presentation.
- Customer service orientation skills.
- Considerable ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices; and compose effective and accurate correspondence.
- Dealing with non-routine matters, such as special projects, with minimum specific instructions.
- Familiarity with the tools, concepts and methodologies of system management.
- Decision making skills is required.
How to Apply:
All candidate should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 19th November 2024.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited. All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.
About Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd
Location: Kampala, Uganda
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.
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