Job: Lead, EHSS Work Location: Qatar Organization: Facilities, Health, Safety and Security Division Work Days: Sunday-Thursday Sponsorship Eligibility: Yes Classification: Full Time Posting End Date: August 16th, 2024 Position Summary The position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the EHSS program for the college. Job Responsibilities - Leads risk assessments to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control potential workplace threats and hazards and implements risk mitigation measures. - Reviews protocols, plans, and provides technical advice, training, and simulations to ensure safety and well-being across the college. - Leads inspection and ensures compliance with college policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and best management practices. - Conducts ongoing review, develops and updates all EHS plans, guidelines, equipment, inventory, policies, procedures, plans and EHSS metrics. - Works with Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to provide support in EHS areas. - Updates chemical inventories for teaching laboratories, conducts environmental monitoring in anatomy laboratory and ensures hazardous waste collection is managed as per permits. - Collaborates with internal teams, providing support for the project management and builds effective partnerships with staff, faculty, and students throughout the college providing information and assistance as needed. - Collaborates with the WCM-Q community, Qatar Foundation, QF HSSE personnel, QF Security personnel and contracts on matters related to EHSS. - Oversees all security planning on the campus and events, manages the security personnels deployed ensuring security coverage across the campus. - Ensures all injuries, incidents, fire alarm and other security incidents, evaluation measures and respective corrective actions and EHSS metrics are reported. - Leads the Emergency Preparedness Program including administration of the emergency communication system, use of AED and evacuation chairs. - Develops and implements plans for response and recovery from emergency situations. - Serves as incident manager (Fire Warden) as part of the emergency team. - Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline. - 7 - 8 years of experience in general environmental health, safety, and security. - Previous environmental health and safety experience in a research, hospital or medical education environment is highly desirable. The achievement of one or more of the following professional certifications or equivalents is desirable: - Registered or Certified Biological Safety Professional, ABSA International. - Certified Hazardous Material Manager, Institute of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers. - Certified Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals. - Certified Industrial Hygienist, American Board of Industrial Hygiene. - Certified Health Physicist (CHP), American Board of Health Physics. - Completing Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) and First Aid courses is desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Thorough understanding of safety and environmental management system (e.g., OSHAS 18000 and /or ISO14001). - Through knowledge of Qatar based EHS compliance and safety measures. - Thorough knowledge of biosafety, chemical hygiene, and radiation protection program. - Diligent and an ability to conduct inspections and seek ways for continual improvement. - Ability to think critically and sound decision making skills. - Ability to work in a multicultural environment. - Proficient in English and Arabic (preferred). - Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Working Conditions/Physical Demands - The work is performed in modern office and in a medical teaching and research environment including laboratories. - Working weekends and evenings as required. Participates in Emergency Response program. - Responds to assist with emergencies during non-business hours and is available on cellular phone. - Occasional exposure to unpleasant elements, such as hazardous materials and heat, making conditions less comfortable than usual office environment. - Must be able to use WCM-Q supplied safety equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. - Must be capable of utilizing respiratory protection equipment, including negative-pressure respirators. - The incumbent will be expected to work in a non-office environment at times, where s/he may be required to enter crawl spaces, climb ladders, or review building systems.