Organisation: Ministry of Gender, Labour Social Development
Project Name: Strengthening Safeguards, Safety and Health at
Workplaces (SSASHEW)
Workplaces (SSASHEW)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Commissioner Occupational Safety and Health
About SSASHEW:
The Government of Uganda is implementing a Project “Strengthening
Safeguards, Safety and Health at Workplaces (SSASHEW) (2013/14 – 2017/18),
under the Ministry of Gender, Labour Social Development whose objective is to
promote safeguards, safety and health measures at workplaces.
Safeguards, Safety and Health at Workplaces (SSASHEW) (2013/14 – 2017/18),
under the Ministry of Gender, Labour Social Development whose objective is to
promote safeguards, safety and health measures at workplaces.
The project is being implemented in fifty (50) districts of Uganda
focusing on handling safeguards, safety and health concerns in the areas of oil
and gas exploration and production, manufacturing, tourism, construction sites
and public workplaces/offices.
focusing on handling safeguards, safety and health concerns in the areas of oil
and gas exploration and production, manufacturing, tourism, construction sites
and public workplaces/offices.
Job Summary: The Project Officer will mainly protect people’s
health and safety by making sure risks in the workplace are properly
controlled. He/ she will ensure that employers comply with all aspects of
health and safety laws and that workplaces are not the cause of ill health,
injury or even death. The incumbent will also be responsible for specialized
and routine inspection, examination and certification of plants and equipment.
health and safety by making sure risks in the workplace are properly
controlled. He/ she will ensure that employers comply with all aspects of
health and safety laws and that workplaces are not the cause of ill health,
injury or even death. The incumbent will also be responsible for specialized
and routine inspection, examination and certification of plants and equipment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guide the Commissioner
on all matters relating to electrical and mechanical safety - Developing, reviewing
and enforcement of the electrical and mechanical laws related to OSH - Responsible for the
Inspection, Examination and Certification of statutory equipment and
electrical installations - Investigate all
electrical and mechanical accidents and where legal proceedings follow to
be expert witness - Offer a system of
testing and examining of mechanical and electrical installations in
workplaces - Perform research and
publish reports on OSH in plants and equipment operations, maintenance,
quality, disposal among others - Perform any other
duties as assigned to you by your supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate
must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s
Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related disciplines - Five or more years’
professional experience in Occupational Safety and Health in any Industry.
How to Apply:
All applicants for the above jobs should attach three sets of certified
photocopies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials.
Applications should be addressed to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry
of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and delivered to the Security
Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,
Simbamanyo House, George Street OR Post to PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of
Gender, Labour and Social Development, P.O. Box 7136, Kampala, Uganda
photocopies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials.
Applications should be addressed to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry
of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and delivered to the Security
Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,
Simbamanyo House, George Street OR Post to PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of
Gender, Labour and Social Development, P.O. Box 7136, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.
contacted.
Deadline: Monday, 16th June 2014 by 5:00PM
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