Location: Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda

Position: Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Green Power International Limited is a leader in the solar energy industry in Uganda, committed to sustainability and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all our employees. We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health and Safety Officer to join our team. If you are passionate about ensuring workplace safety and compliance, we invite you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and programs to meet both legislative and company requirements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety inspections to identify hazards, ensuring a safe workplace for all employees.
• Provide safety training and workshops to staff to raise awareness and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports on safety performance and compliance, while recommending and implementing continuous improvement measures.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Occupational Health and Safety, with a proven track record of undertaking at least two similar assignments.
• Strong understanding of health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of staff.
• Ability to perform risk assessments, safety audits, and investigations.
• Certification in first aid and emergency response is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company focused on sustainability and safety.
• Be an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a safe and healthy workplace.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about promoting safety, we encourage you to apply!