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• Plan, create, develop, deliver and
  maintain policy guidelines and operation procedures across all business
  lines to ensure compliance to statutory common and moral obligations
  whilst updating management on changes in legislation and the best codes of
  practice.
• Implementing a strong occupational health
  and safety management system to help the company reduce workplace related
  accidents, avoid costly prosecutions as well as creating a culture of
  positivity at Tugende.
• The jobholder will design performance
  measures of acceptable risk management in alignment with statutory
  requirements such as the Health and Safety Act (2006), Road and safety Act
  -(1998), ISO 45001 standards and Workers compensation Act – (2006 – CAP
  225) that will be acceptable and cut across the Tugende operations.
• Develop the Tugende risk assessment matrix
  that cut across all business units to increase visibility of risks whilst
  developing a risk responsive culture to assist senior management in
  continuous decision making.
• Putting in place strong Disaster
  Preparedness and emergency recovery plans within Tugende for contingency
  management whilst supporting business continuity across business units.
• Provide independent professional advice
  and technical information where appropriate to senior managers on safety
  related subjects.

• The Health, Safety, Security &
  Environment (HSSE) Coordinator will carry out safety inspections, ensure
  that fire drills are correctly reported and communicate procedures and
  employee’s responsibilities.
• Design processes for accidents
  investigations, provide accident analysis statistics, identify trends and
  suggest the improvement plan across the company.
• Create and oversee road safety initiative
  programs such as driver’s license and enforcing the usage of motorcycle
  helmets at all times..
• Conduct monthly health and safety
  meetings, share minutes with management team, make follow up on the agreed
  action plan and proper records maintenance.
• Conduct quarterly in house health &
  safety trainings and where necessary liaise with external consultants in
  the provision of training programmes across Tugende branches.
• Develop procedures to ensure that
  contractors, suppliers, consultants and other irregular visitors comply
  with the company legislation and safety policies.
• Assist in establishing workplace health
  and safety committees to encourage employees participate and monitoring
  the company safety program.

• The Health, Safety, Security &
  Environment (HSSE) Coordinator will also send regular reports to the
  Senior Management Team on relevant health and safety activities.
• Maintain relevant HSSE logs, reports and
  documentations on incidents and other investigations.
• Arrange workplace safety audits and ensure
  that any remedial recommendations are implemented.
• Manage and coordinate the Riding
  competence Certifications for all company employees across business units.
• Monitor, enforce and ensure that statutory
  requirements are being upheld throughout the company.
• Participate in the Motorcycle recovery
  operations and assist in ensuring security and control measures for bikes
  across the company.
• Coordinate and communicate HSSE
  programmes, activities and initiatives across all business units.
• Monitor monthly motorcycle repairs and
  maintenance.

• Be a catalyst for activity and commitment
  to safeguard the environment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous
  environmental improvement and implement programmes for delivery.
• Promote and coordinate the integration of
  environmental management and sustainability issues into policies, rules,
  products, services and operations.
• Serve as a liaison between management and
  staff on environmental health and safety matters to ensure consistent
  application and understanding of policies and procedures.
• Represent the company at local and
  national health, safety and environment bodies.
• Provide technical support on building
  company services on projects and on modifications that have environmental
  impacts and aspects.
• Develop generally accepted standards which
  are in line with the National environment act (1995) in order to promote a
  good company’s image on environmental matters.

• The applicant for the Tugende Health,
  Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Coordinator job placement
  should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or related
  working possession of post graduate training in Health and Safety
  management will be an added advantage
• At least three to five years of experience
  in HSSE, two of which in a field-based organization
• Demonstrated track record of designing,
  implementing and enforcing HSSE policies
• Strong Computer skills (MS Office
  including Excel, PowerPoint and Word) are essential.
• Demonstrated experience & knowledge in
  field operations in health and safety aspects
• A good understanding of statutory
  obligations such as health and safety act (2006), Road safety act (1998),
  ISO 45001 standards, The national environmental (1995) and workers
  compensation act (2006 – cap 225)
• Excellent motorcycle riding and vehicle
  driving skills
• Fluent speaking and writing in Luganda
• Leadership and motivational skills to gain
  HSSE compliance from team
• Flexible to change and open to constructive
  feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication
  skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal
  skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal
  supervision.
• Team player and able to build and maintain
  relationships both internally and externally.
• Previous experience with informal sector
  customers and driving behavior change is desired
• Knowledge of the boda boda industry and/or
  motorcycle expertise

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