HSE Assistant – Yalelo Uganda

Job title: HSE Assistant

Organization: Yalelo Uganda

Location: Butembe

 

Roles and responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and implementing safety, health, and environmental (HSE) policies and programs.
• Provide advice to employees on safety-related topics.
• Develop and deliver regular educational and training sessions on HSE topics.
• Collaborate with HR to establish a new employee onboarding process for safety, health, and environment.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify potential hazards and establish corrective actions.
• Enforce preventative measures and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Prepare and present reports on SIOs, Near-misses, First-aid cases, incidents/accidents, violations, and their causes.
• Ensure that all HSE related records are entered into the H&S/E&S management systems daily.
• Participate in development and deliverance of toolbox talks on a weekly basis.
• Oversee workplace repairs, installations, and any activities that could pose risks to employee safety.
• Participate in co-ordination of the department’s emergency procedures and serve as an on-site emergency coordinator.
• Inspect workplaces and equipment to ensure compliance with storage and safety regulations and identify hazards.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) according to regulations.
• Implement measures to prevent environmental degradation and ensure conservation practices.
• Maintain a chemical register for all products used on-site and ensure compliance with pesticide regulations.

 

Minimum qualifications:

• • Minimum of a Diploma in Environmental Management or a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate in Occupational Health, safety and Environment would be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in HSE related work.
  • Sufficient knowledge of legislations and procedures related to safety, health, and environment.
  • Familiarity with potentially hazardous materials and practices.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and ability to effectively work as part of a team.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skill
  • Proactive problem-solver that can manage difficult situations with positive results.
  • Passionate about health and safety High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
  • Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

 

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications, CVs, and copies of academic documents as one pdf document to: careers@yalelo.ug

Deadline: Sept 8th 2023