Occupational Health Specialist- for a government facility in Qatar
United for Manpower Solutions
- Doha, Qatar
- Permanent
- Full-time
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health, Medicine or Biomedical
Sciences with knowledge of national & international health & safety standards, and
NEBOSH Diploma
Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Occupational Health.
Fluent in English correspondence. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
Computer literate and presentation skill
Requires mobile communication during normal and outside office hours for
emergency contactCertification Requirements
Should be either CMIOSH (Chartered Member) or GradIOSH (Graduate Member) or
Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer (CET) by Board of Certified Safety
Professionals (BCSP).
Also, should have following certification trainings.
Valid First Aid Certificate
Basic Fire Fighting Certificate from recognized institute
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training (Preferred)
Train the Trainer Certificate
COSHH
Confined Space Entry
Risk Management (QRA, JSA, HAZID etc.)
Emergency Response & PreparednessMajor Duties / Responsibilities
Develops guidelines in liaison with Head of Health and Environment pertaining to
occupational health for all employees and premises
Ensures implementation of health guidelines and procedures in order to ensure the
prevention of any health hazard in the premises and amongst employees
Conducts periodic inspections to assess the work environment for any potential
health and safety problems and takes necessary corrective action for the same
Ensures necessary steps are taken to maintain the health standards facilities in line with established international health and safety standards
Develops and implements health programs in order to foster a culture of health
working environment at all facilities and amongst all employeesLiaises with directorates, departments and sections to address any concerns or
situations of potential health hazard
Conducts frequent inspections of work environment involving handling of hazardous
chemicals and materials to ensure strict safety precautions are practiced as required
by international and safety guidelines
Ensures provision of appropriate measures for handling emergency situations
involving hazardous chemicals/ materials
Conducts periodic assessments and inspections to analyse the level of pollutants in
the work environment and ensures appropriate measures are taken to minimize
them as per guidelines
Ensures adequate training and awareness sessions are conducted to educate
employees about disease prevention and maintenance of healthy working conditions
Works in cooperation with Quality Assurance and Continual Improvement
department on securing and maintaining the ISO 9002 certification
Carries out and ensures compliance of all activities within the Health and
Environment Section are in line with health and safety regulations