Responsibilities

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.

Coordinate and recommend the Joint OHS Committee to ensure key information is discussed and appropriate decisions are made.

Develop and implement a suitable HSSE management system to demonstrate continuous ongoing improvement in compliance.

Develop and oversee the implementation of training and other health, safety, security and environmental initiatives on campus for employees and students, in order to ensure their compliance with environment and safety programs, and to promote a healthy workplace.

Arrange the provision of primary health care services on campus to address health and wellness concerns of employees and students.

Arrange the provision of emergency health services on campus, including the First Aider program to ensure the ability to deliver immediate treatment as needed.

Liaise with all parties in respect to investigating claims for industrial injuries and accidents at work including insurance company, solicitors and enforcement agencies.

Identify, evaluate and communicate to the Director, Facilities Management about any hazardous conditions that may be present, in order to develop control practices and programs.

Liaise with government and other enforcement agencies, as well as the community to communicate the intentions and provisions of UDST with regards to health and safety issues.

Develop procedures for hazardous spillages and monitor the implementation of hazardous substances management system across UDST.

Keep current with new HSSE legislation and any developments that affect UDST.

Support the provision of fire safety and fire prevention measures, including risk assessments, drills and the Fire Warden program.

Handle inspections and audits to assess safety performance against University policy and produce reports with appropriate recommendations.

Contribute in the development of Facilities Management - policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.

Conduct regular audits and ensure all safety standards are adhered to by the entire facilities management team especially in the area of food, health and housing services.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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 is required

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is preferred