Job Title: EHS Officer (Environment, Health and Safety Officer)
Organisation: Human Capital Business Solutions
Duty Station: Namanve, Uganda
About Organisation:
Human Capital Business Solutions is a boutique human resources consultancy that specializes in strategic HR consulting, Talent Acquisition & Management and HR Outsourcing services.
On behalf of Our client in the manufacturing sector, we are looking for a competent and experienced EHS Officer (Environment, Health and Safety Officer) to be based in Kampala
Reports To: Operations Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary: The EHS Officer (Environment, Health and Safety Officer) is responsible for designing, developing and implementing all Health and safety programs and activities in the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, Develop and Implement all Environment, Health and Safety programs and activities including written programs, training, auditing and drills, hygiene monitoring and Ergonomic evaluations
- Carry out Risk assessments/ Job safety analysis for all the various tasks/ activities performed at the Plant.
- Carryout Accident/ Incident reporting & investigation at the Plant for all incidents/Accidents to staff, contractors and Visitors on site.
- Conduct Safety Inductions, trainings and scheduled drills for all the personnel.
- Ensure Plant Inspections are carried out for all key sections in the Plant.
- Ensure the Plant complies to all statutory requirements
- Work closely with Production teams to develop safety processes and procedures
- Develop and manage training matrix for annual safety and compliance training
- Manage record keeping of all requisite Occupational Safety and Health and hazardous material permits
- Partnering with Human Resource on case management and serve as point of contact for all Environment, Health and Safety matters with agencies and inspectors
- Ensuring that the company implements Environment Management system (ISO 14001) and Quality Management certification (ISO 9001)
- Any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health or a related field
- Postgraduate diploma or certifications in OSHA, ISO, First Aid/Fire Safety Training is an added advantage
- 2+ years in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
- Technical and Regulatory Knowledge
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Training and Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Adaptability
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-EHS-ENVIROMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER” as the Email subject via [email protected].
Deadline: 28th July 2025
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24