Responsibilities
The successful candidate will establish a culture which focuses on HSSE compliance as an overriding expectation so that all UDST faculty and staff are clear about their responsibilities and are held accountable.
The successful candidate will coordinate and recommend the Joint OHS Committee to ensure key information is discussed and appropriate decisions are made.
The successful candidate will develop and oversee the implementation of training and other health, safety, security and environmental initiatives on campus and arrange the provision of primary health care services on campus.
The successful candidate will arrange the provision of emergency health services on campus, including the First Aider program and liaise with all parties in respect to investigating claims for industrial injuries and accidents at work.
The successful candidate will develop procedures for hazardous spillages and monitor the implementation of hazardous substances management system across UDST and keep current with new HSSE legislation.
The successful candidate will support the provision of fire safety and fire prevention measures, including risk assessments, drills and the Fire Warden program and handle inspections and audits to assess safety performance against University policy, and produce reports with appropriate recommendations.
Other responsibilities include to conduct regular audits and ensure all safety standards are adhered to by the entire facilities management team.
Skills
Qualifications
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a relevant field is required
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Health and Safety Environment
Language:
Fluency in written and spoken English language is required
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic language is preferred
Other Required Skills:
Highly detail-oriented individual with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to assess risks. A commitment to positive relationship building and effective working relationships across all levels of the organizations is required. Knowledge of Facilities Management is required. Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment is required. Candidates should also demonstrate explanatory communication and interpersonal skills.