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

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

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.

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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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