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Environment Health & Safety Officer job at Mukwano Industries Ltd | Apply Now
Namanve, Uganda
Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited is a leading Ugandan conglomerate with a mission to provide high-quality consumer goods and services that meet the needs of its diverse customer base, while contributing to the economic development of the country. Known for its reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation, Mukwano is recognized as a key player in Uganda’s manufacturing sector, with a strong presence in the production of food, personal care products, and industrial chemicals. The company fosters a positive and inclusive work culture that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning, offering employees ample opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and flexible work arrangements.
Since its founding in 1986, Mukwano has grown from a small family-owned business to one of Uganda’s largest industrial players, evolving through strategic investments, diversification, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Its business model focuses on integrating sustainable production practices, efficient supply chain management, and market responsiveness to maintain its competitive edge in the region. Operating across Uganda with a growing footprint in East Africa, Mukwano is committed to core values of quality, innovation, integrity, and customer satisfaction, while actively contributing to the community through corporate social responsibility initiatives such as education, environmental conservation, and healthcare programs. For more information, visit www.mukwano.com.
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Full Time
Deadline:
19 Nov 2024
Job Title
Environment Health & Safety Officer job at Mukwano Industries Ltd
Mukwano Industries Ltd
Job Description
Job Ref. No. MIUL/EHS/11/24/NVE
An Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer is responsible for developing and implementing safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment, as well as regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include:
Policy Implementation: Enforcing health, safety, and environmental policies and ensuring compliance with local and national regulations.
Risk Assessment: Conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Training and Education: Providing training sessions on safety practices, emergency response, and equipment handling to employees.
Incident Management: Investigating workplace incidents or accidents to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintaining safety records, preparing reports, and ensuring documentation is complete for compliance audits.
Skills needed for this role include strong knowledge of EHS regulations, attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
If finding & hiring great talent excites you, we would like to get into a conversation with you. Interested candidates should visit our website i.e., www.mukwano.com, go to the career page and upload the Cover letter stating the Job Ref No. in the subject line, CV and Academic Credentials. All attachments should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Closing date of receiving applications is two weeks from the date of this advertisement from 05th November 2024 to 19th November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited. All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.
Disclaimer: Beware of fraudulent job offers. Mukwano Industries (U) Ltd does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, and it does not request any banking information. Mukwano only advertises its employment opportunities on its Careers website and Vacancies Page. It also utilizes bona fide and established media, newspapers, as well as online professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to disseminate its vacancies. All job offers are made by Mukwano human resources personnel following a competitive process.
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How to Apply
Key Result Areas:
Draft, implement and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Health and Safety.
Develop, implement, administer, and maintain EHS protocol of use of PPEs and adherence to safety and health related programs.
Review and update the corporate EHS management system manual and monitor its implementation.
Prepare EHS training plan and in coordination with the Human Resource Department provide relevant training to staff.
Formulating corporate short term and long term EHS objectives and plans.
Carry out accident and incident investigations.
Promote EHS plans and monitor, evaluate and report performance against plan.
Maintain auditing expertise and ensure execution of the quarterly audit program.
Maintain contacts with external parties regarding environment, Health and Safety, including government institutions.
Provide advice on Environment, Health and safety to line departments.
Promote the potential incident reporting culture by compiling all filled in reports.
Adhere to the health and safety and QMS guidelines at all times.
Compile EHS data and report all reportable incidents to HOD accurately and within specified time frame.
Perform any other duties assigned by the SHEQ/ Compliance Manager
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Educational Qualifications and Experience
The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Environmental Science or Industrial Chemistry and any other related discipline.
At least two years of relevant experience in a similar field is required
Knowledge of various laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures affecting a manufacturing organization.
Ability to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Professional personal presentation.
Customer service orientation skills.
Considerable ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices; and compose effective and accurate correspondence.
Dealing with non-routine matters, such as special projects, with minimum specific instructions.
Familiarity with the tools, concepts and methodologies of system management.
Decision making skills is required.
