Non-profit + 1 more
Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Administrator
Description
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Law, Engineering, or related field
- Professional certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA). Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ OSH experience, preferably in Manufacturing/Construction/NGO
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 2007, WIBA 2007, Factory Rules, and NEMA regulations
- Certified in First Aid and Fire Safety by an approved institution
- Proficient in MS Office + any HSE software
Compliance and Documentation
- Supports and coordinates the implementation of the OSH workplan, including medical surveillance, occupational injury incident reporting, and communication coordination with the F4E-appointed intermediary or policy provider
- Drive workplace OSH compliance and standards through effective policy implementation and monitoring
- Ensure regulatory compliance while promoting safety awareness in achieving personnel protection, office assets, and the working environment
- Ensure statutory registrations are up to date: workplace registration, fire certificates, plant and equipment certificates
- Documentation and record keeping of all defined budgets and expenditures for all activities within the OSH scope, while ensuring assets and inventory management
- Documentation & Keep records of all incidents, near misses, training, medical exams, and equipment inspections
- Supports coordination and execution of statutory OSH audits, emergency response planning, and environmental initiatives
- Maintain OSH Management systems with regular updates to ensure alignment with current regulatory, statutory, and industry best practices in liaison with the manager
- Support in the preparation of OSH monthly reports and weekly activities updates
- Support in the administration of the OSH Budget, ensuring all activities are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintain and update OSH work stream trackers - Workplace Mapout, WIBA GPA tracker, etc
- Ensure and support on OSH vendors/supplier management, ensuring follow-up on PO’s, confirmation of goods and services delivery, and payment within the stipulated organization's procurement guidelines
Risk Management & Inspection
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments across Kitchens, warehouses, and offices
- Identify hazards: chemical, physical, ergonomic, psychosocial, and recommend control measures
- Implement control measures to mitigate risks, maintain the register, and ensure follow-up of corrective actions
- Prepare & coordinate external audits & certifications: DOSHS, ISO 14001, ISO45001, and support in closing all the corrective actions
- Inspect PPE, first aid kits, fire equipment, and emergency exits to ensure they are in order and service schedules are met.
Training & Awareness
- Organise mandatory OSH trainings: induction for new staff, visitors, statutory first aid, fire marshal, work-at-height, etc
- Develop toolbox talks, safety alerts, and posters. Run safety campaigns and drills
- Regularly update the Safety & Health Committee on legal changes and best practices
- Maintain training matrix and ensure 100% compliance for high-risk roles
Incident Management
- Serve as the first point of contact for workplace injuries, near misses, and dangerous occurrences
- Support investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses, document root causes, and track implementation of corrective actions
- Ensure timely reporting and GPA, DOSHS WIBA Process is adhered to, and closure in liaison with our intermediary and insurance provider
- Liaise with HR on WIBA GPA claims, injured employee wellbeing, WIBA GPA documentation follow-ups, and return-to-work programs
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare OSH reports, dashboards, and trackers
- Maintain documentation related to safety, procedures, audits & compliance
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