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Environmental Health Safety Officer job at Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
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.
Job Title
Environmental Health Safety Officer job at Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd
Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd
Job Description
Job Title: Environmental Health Safety Officer
Organisation: Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Ref. No. MIUL/EHS/05/25/KLA
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
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.
Any other duties assigned by the SHEQ/ Compliance Manager
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree of Science in Environmental Science or Industrial Chemistry and any other related discipline.
Knowledge of various laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures affecting a manufacturing organization.
2 years of relevant experience in a similar field is required
Skills & Professional Attributes Required
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.
How to Apply
If finding & hiring great talent excites you, we would like to get into a conversation with you. Interested candidates should send their Cover letter, CV and Academic documents to recruitment@mukwano.com stating the Job Ref No. in the subject line. All attachments should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Deadline: 04th June 2025.
NB: 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.
