Overview

Job Title: Occupationa Health and Safety Specialist

The Employee Status: Full time

Work location: Tanga, Tanzania

The Company industry: Construction/ Civil Engineering

Vipawa Works Inc. Limited

 

 

The Job responsibilities:

The OCCUPATIONA HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALIST is in charge of developing and implementing comprehensive safety and environmental protection strategies within a company, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, and providing employee training to ensure a safe working environment across all operations.

 

The Key Responsibilities:

  • To conduct routine workplace inspections to detect potential hazards and safety issues.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments to prioritize hazards and identify effective control methods.
  • To analyze incident data to discover trends and take preventive action.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive HSE policies, procedures, and work instructions that are compliant with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure good communication and training of HSE policies for all staff.
  • Audits and inspections are conducted on a regular basis to ensure compliance with HSE policies.
  • All workplace events, near misses, and accidents should be investigated as soon as possible to uncover their core causes.
  • Create detailed incident reports that include corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
  • To analyze trends in incident data to discover opportunities for improvement.
  • To monitor the environmental impact of operations to ensure that they comply with environmental requirements.
  • To manage garbage disposal and ensure that hazardous materials are handled properly.
  • To conduct environmental audits and assessments to discover opportunities for improvement.
  • Create and deliver HSE training programs for personnel at various levels, including as safety orientations, refresher courses, and specialized training on specific hazards.
  • Encourage employee engagement and the reporting of issues to foster a safe culture inside the firm.
  • Create and manage emergency response plans, which include protocols for evacuation, first aid, and spill containment.
  • Regular emergency drills and training exercises are recommended to ensure preparedness.

 

 

THE REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/Science.
  • ISO, OSHA, and NEBOSH certified technical courses.
  • +12 years of experience.
  • The knowledge and professional experience with the African Development Bank will be advantageous.
  • A thorough awareness of applicable HSE rules, regulations, and standards.
  • The excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying and mitigating hazards.
  • Effective staff training and engagement require strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Capability to conduct extensive investigations and produce detailed reports.
  • An experience with conducting safety audits and inspections.

 

The Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Education: A master’s degree is required, and there is no upper limit.
  • Experience: No less than 12 years.

 

 

The application instructions:

Submit your CV or resume to cv@vipawaworks.com.

 

 

The application deadline: March 27, 2025.