Jun 14, 2022

Health and Safety Manager , Tanzania

Hiring Organiozation: GardaWorld
Job Location: Tanzania , Dar Es Salam


Position/Employment type:  Full time, permanent
Organization/Reporting line:  Managing Director, Tanzania
Place of work/Travel: Kahama, Tanzania


Description:
Contact and Cooperation:
Internally: Main cooperation with the Directors, and as delegated with Business Unit Heads and Heads of Support functions/ Departments
Externally: Clients, Government Institutions including OSHA, Property Managers/Landlords.

Key Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for establishing policies that will create and maintain a safe workplace, The duties that include but are not limited to: -

As a Health and Safety Manager you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards. You will also be able to discover opportunities for improving conditions and execute various safety programs. The ability to communicate guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce is essential.Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics


Authority:
Refer to Company Authority Matrix.

Accountability:
The HSE Manager is accountable to the Director, Tanzania for responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of KPIs.

Competencies:
Demonstrates detailed Health and Safety awareness to include maintaining currency with the latest OHS Legislations.
Provides others with clear direction and sets measurable and achievable goals for subordinates
Must be a proven leader who can provide mentorship and guidance on developing the capabilities and competencies of the Team
Writes and speaks clearly, succinctly, and correctly
Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint and Visio
A good command of English is essential. Fluency in other languages is advantageous
Controls costs through careful task planning
Manages time effectively
Works in an ethical manner, is systematic, methodical, and orderly
Demonstrates ability to motivate teams to produce quality output within strict timeframes
Ability to work and interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Ability to structure thinking in a logical and compelling way
Excellent people engagement (upward and downward management, client interaction) skills.
Strong team player who can communicate, motivate, and interact effectively with technical, operations, commercial, consultants, contractors, partners, and support staff team-members
Ability to quickly develop professional and trusted relationships with a variety of cultures and clients

Qualifications & Experience:
Proven experience as Health and Safety manager
Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
Excellent organizational and motivational skills
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
BSc/BA in Health & Safety management or any relevant field with proven work experience is preferred
Minimum ten (10) years’ OHS experience with at least 5 years in a senior position in the commercial service industry.
Solid appreciation of financial models and proven ability to deliver stretching financial and non-financial targets.
Experience of developing individuals and fostering their career advancement including suitable coaching and mentoring abilities.


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