Job Description
OSH PROMOTIONS OFFICER (HARARE X2): (GRADE 11)
Reporting to the Principal OSH Promotions Officer, the successful candidate will assist organizations to adopt and implement sound OSH management systems to reduce or eliminate occupational accidents and diseases at the workplace.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct safety and health surveys in workplaces to identify OSH gaps and come up with preventive and corrective measures to prevent occupational accidents and diseases.
Conduct safety training programmes for workers to increase knowiedge about accident prevention and OsH legislation.
Assist and advise industry to develop and adopt sound OSH Management systems in line with national and Interational requirements and best practices Assess organisations for OSH performance to encourage OSH excellence.
Disseminate information on OSH through posters, magazines and pamphlets to maintain the flow of up-to-date information on safety and health to industry.
Carry out campaigns for safety seminars, workshops and conferences.
Advise employers, employees and their organisations on current information and legislation on OSH.
Work in partnership with other stakeholders with similar OSH objectives.
Compile monthly reports to evaluate progress made towards set objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
A Degree in OSH, Environmental Health or equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
key Competenckes and Charaetenistics
Thorough understanding and interpretation of OSH Legislations.
Sound knowledge of Health surveillance approaches.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good communication skills.
Good Presentation skills.
Computer literacy.
How to Apply
Those interested in pursuing this opportunity should either hand deliver their applications with CV's and certified copies of professional qualifications to;
NSSA House
Cnr Sam Nujoma (2nd Street)/Selous Avenue
Harare
Or, alternatively, post their applications to;
The Deputy Director- Human Resources
National Social Security Authority
P.O. Box CY 1387
Causeway
Harare
To reach not later than close of business on Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
