Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in analyzing and administering various components of the environmental, health and safety programs.
• Comply to a safety program consistent with OSHA requirements that sets up processes to reduce accidents and work-related injuries.
• Coordinates and conducts work area assessment, surveys, and program evaluations to determine the presence of hazardous conditions, such as noise exposure, chemical exposure, indoor air quality, light levels, confined space, and ventilation in paint booths, workshops etc., and assists other departments with specific training needs by locating and scheduling either inside or outside training activities
• Inspect all the firefighting systems (Fire pumps, FE, Sprinkler, Clean Agent System,…etc) and fire alarm systems.
• Investigate all incidents and accidents related to the safety.
• Conducts or participates in periodic inspections of project sites and all required hospital facilities to assist managers, directors and supervisors in environmental, health, and safety compliance
• Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, and external entities each of which requires cooperative efforts on both sides
• Ensure the Safety of the Buildings such as storage, ramps, handrails, elevators, call bell,.., etc
• Evaluate and demonstrate hazardous conditions and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or personal protective equipment
• Prepares various reports, including charts and graphs, to determine trends and needs for safety, health, and environmental purposes
• Train, Educate, and conduct drills to ensure all the staff are aware of Safety.
• Collects, analyzes, and maintains data essential for effective safety, health, and environmental programs
• Provides statistical data on workers’ compensation injuries and maintains complete and accurate records as required
• Assists the Safety Manager in preparing and monitoring budget requirements and expenditures
• Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to the patients, as “the patient is the center of our care”.

Other Job Functions:

• Perform all duties and tasks in line with the Person Centered Care values.
• Adherence to all policies, plans and programs within the Fakeeh Care.
• Perform duties as per the code of conduct requirement and ethical standards as outlined in the HCM policies and guidelines.
• Complete mandatory education as per the requirement at least one week prior to expiration.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of information relating to quality and safety, accreditation, policy management and document management systems.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of local environmental, health and safety laws
• Knowledge of safety codes and standards, OSHA, EPA, and other required federal agencies
• Ability to operate a variety of specialized measuring and monitoring equipment and computer based software programs
• Ability to work independently with a multitude of tasks
• Safely and effectively operate tools and equipment common to the trade
• Must have excellent problem solving skills

Qualifications:

Education:

Diploma / bachelor degree in occupational health management or related field

Experience:

0 – 2 years of experience as a safety officer

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic Required Licenses: Certified safety professionals preferred