Job Description
Location: Omu-Aran, Kwara
Department: Health Services
Programme: Medical Centre
Referees: 3
Job Description
Specializations Required:
- Promote occupational health and safety within the University and develop safer and healthier ways of working;
- Inspect and test machinery and equipment to ensure they meet with extant safety regulations and procedures;
- Ensure the provision and use of personal protective equipment, such as dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets at the required platforms;
- Drive Institution’s compliance with the extant health and safety rules;
- Participates in investigating work place accidents, anti-safety incidents, unsafe working conditions, establish causes and propose remedies;
- Trains members of management, supervisors and workers on health and safety extant practices and legislation;
- Assists with the rehabilitation of workers after accidents or injuries and make sure they experience a satisfactory return to work;
- Any other assignment as may be given from time to time.
Requirements
- First Degree or its equivalent in Health Safety and Environmental Management or any related discipline
- Membership of relevant Safety Institute, e.g. the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals, etc.
- First Aid & Fire Marshall Certification/Training
- Proficient in all Microsoft Applications
- In depth knowledge of Health, Safety and/or Environmental Legislations and procedures
- Ability to engage the ISO accredited Quality & Environmental Management Systems
- Must possess excellent Organizational & Time Management skills
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Must be proactive, energetic, and able to work extra-long hours
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in this position
- Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme
- Age bracket shall be between 30 & 35 years
Other Important Information:
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in this position
- Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme
- Age bracket shall be between 30 & 35 years