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• Initiate continued review of the adequacy of policy, regulations,
  standards, strategies, guidelines and plans regarding occupational health
  and safety in the oil and gas sector;
• Participate in the review of technical reports to ensure that health
  and safety issues are integrated into planning, design and implementation
  of oil and gas activities;
• Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities,
  machinery, and safety equipment
• Advise on emergency preparedness, response plans and oil spill
  response plans for oil and gas operations;
• Monitor compliance of PAU and the licensees to health and safety
  legislations, standards and procedures by carrying out monitoring,
  inspection and audit of activities in the oil and gas sector;
• Undertake Root Cause Analysis of incidents in the oil and gas sector
  and recommend corrective actions;
• Analyse Health and Safety performance statistics (FAR, LTI, RWDC,
  MTC, FAC, Near Misses) and design measures to promote a safe working
  culture in the sector;
• Initiate the review of relevant Health and Safety procedures,
  manuals and guidelines and ensure that they meet legislative and best
  practice requirements;
• DataEnsure periodic health and safety audits are undertaken and
  follow-up implementation of identified safety issues
• Coordinate inspections of workplaces, machinery and facilities of
  PAU and industry players to ensure they have the required safety devices
  installed on them
• Ensure adequate evaluation and analysis of workplaces as well as the
  programs and procedures designed to control, eliminate, and prevent
  disease or injury to employees.
• Ensure employers and employees are sensitized about the inherent
  work place risks and how to improve working conditions and practices.
• Advising on suspension of activities that pose threats to workers’
  health and safety
• Investigating workplace accidents to identify causes and determine
  how such accidents can be avoided in the future
• Recommending measures to help protect workers from potentially
  hazardous work methods, processes, or materials
• Conducting safety training or education programs and demonstrating
  the use of safety equipment
• Coordinate with relevant Government agencies to ensure security of
  personnel and oil and gas installations
• Perform any other duties may be assigned from time to time.

• The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Health,
  Safety and Security Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree
  (Hons) in an Engineering or Physical Science or Biological Science
  discipline from an internationally recognized institution.
• At least three years of experience in health and safety in the oil
  and gas sector operations.
• Demonstrated experience working in a leadership role in an
  organization/business unit/project with diverse professionals.
• A Master’s degree in any field related to Occupational Health or
  Safety in oil and gas from an internationally recognized University.
• Possession of a relevant post graduate qualification from an
  internationally recognized institution;
• Membership to nationally and internationally recognized professional
  bodies;
• Relevant Health and Safety Certification is desirable; and
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan health, safety
  legislation, guidelines and standards.
• Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Proven track record of outstanding performance;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills especially
  Persuasive Oral Communication;
• Possess good administrative and negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in the relevant computer packages including Microsoft
  Office

• ONLY online applications will be
  considered.
• Applicants are required to scan and
  attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g.
  Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates and PLE
  results slip.
• Academic documents for the successful
  candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are
  considered for appointment into the Authority.
• Only short listed and successful
  candidates will be contacted.
• All appointments shall be subject to a
  probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent
  confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the
  individual.

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