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:
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- 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
