Job Title: Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Organisation: Green Power International (GPI)
Duty Station: Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Green Power International (GPI) is a multinational company operating across the global solar industry covering many places such as Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. At Gpi we are committed to becoming the world’s leading integrated service provider of solar power, which covers: Manufacture and sale of quality solar PV products, integrated solar street lights, underground water survey and drilling (biggest rig in Uganda), solar water pumping solutions, solar smart grid (on-grid/off-grid/hybrid) solutions integrated solar systems for home/business/institution use large solar power plants (distributed and large-scale either on rooftop or ground).
Job Summary: We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health and Safety Officer to join our team. If you are passionate about ensuring workplace safety and compliance, we invite you to apply!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and programs to meet both legislative and company requirements.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety inspections to identify hazards, ensuring a safe workplace for all employees.
- Provide safety training and workshops to staff to raise awareness and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare detailed reports on safety performance and compliance, while recommending and implementing continuous improvement measures.
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and best practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum Education: Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Occupational Health and Safety, with a proven track record of undertaking at least two similar assignments.
- Strong understanding of health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of staff.
- Ability to perform risk assessments, safety audits, and investigations.
- Certification in first aid and emergency response is a plus.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and Academic Qualifications to [email protected]
Deadline: 15th April 2025
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