To assist the Bank in complying with current occupational, safety and health legislation and regulations with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety health and environment of the employees, customers, contractors, suppliers and visitors.
Overseeing the internal and external safety and health audits, risk assessments, fire audits and Environmental audits and keeping records of inspections’ findings and producing reports. Ensuring all the gaps identified are timely closed out.
Ensure all safe to work systems are implemented at bank including permits to work among others.
To support implementation and monitoring the Bank’s Occupational Safety Health and Environment Policy, Programs, and Procedures.
Spear head Implementation of ISO 14001 & 45001 within the Bank
Departmental annual budget preparation, monitoring and controlling.
Drive and support cost management initiatives and track the outcomes
Oversight of health, safety, environment & internal sustainability within Equity Bank Uganda and as an alternate contact for staff and customers to address HSE issues or concerns.
Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements in Uganda (Health & safety Audits, Environmental Audits, statutory medical examinations)
Implementation of ISO 14001 & 45001 within the bank
Responsible for scheduling routine fire drills, inspection, awareness and maintenance of fire protection systems
Responsible for the timely training of all new Equity Bank entrants on the Equity Bank HSE policy.
Co-ordinate the training of personnel in areas of occupational, health and safety, first aid, fire safety, accident prevention, reporting, and investigation.
Developing and implementing action plans to address health and safety concerns raised in the statutory and routine audits.
Coordinate and ensure compliance to Bank’s HSE policy & HSE statutory regulations by the contractors engaged by the bank.
Be part of key change programs especially premises related to ensure on HSE compliance.
Implement, Maintain, Review and Update Bank’s HSE Policy and Management System
Support and provide guidance on all aspects of People & Premises Health and Safety risk to ensure the safety and well-being of staff, visitors, investors, and customers.
Work closely with the Estates and Administration Manager and other team leaders within the department in ensuring all HSE requirements are adhered to and provide expert HSE advice and guidance.
Support implementation of on-going and new Equity bank initiatives relevant to HSE
Drive operational sustainability initiatives towards reducing environmental impacts and carbon footprint.
Participating in environmental and sustainability education and research internally and externally
Provide comprehensive reports and data on internal sustainability for Equity Bank
Inspiring bank team to achieve the safety goals and safety excellence through motivational and encouraging communications.
To assist suppliers/stakeholders in compliance with Equity Bank emergency preparedness and response
To Ensure contractor and suppliers obligations on HSE matters are adhered to as spelt out in the contract and Bank HSE policy
To support supply chain with supplier HSE and sustainability due diligence during supplier onboarding
To respond to suppliers/customers/stakeholders’ safety concerns within the Bank premises
Maintain records auditable trail/statistics regarding compliance with the Group and Local Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and the Departments activities.
Report and document areas requiring Dispensation. Waivers & Breaches (DWB) to the Banks SHE Policy to the Estates & Administration Manager in writing in case of any deviations and areas of non – compliance (which cannot be rectified in the required time frames)
Identify and assess any risks to the health and safety of employees whilst at work with a view to eliminate or reduce the risks.
Visit the different business facilities and conduct, as necessary, health and safety inspections and assessments.
Agree targets and take accountability for the overall risk management of HSE issues
Support in the procurement of environmentally sustainable goods and services
Carry out environmental and social impact assessments where necessary to identify, assess and reduce Equity Bank’s environmental, reputational risks and financial losses.
Respond, Investigate, report an ensure resolution on health and safety related complaints by staff and customers.
