Occupational Health and Safety Assistant

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Zambia Revenue Authority

Vacancy title:

Occupational Health and Safety Assistant – Grade ZRA07 – Administration Department

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Civil & Government ]

Jobs at:

Zambia Revenue Authority

Deadline of this Job:

Friday, April 19 2024

Duty Station:

Within Zambia , Lusaka, South – Central Africa

JOB DETAILS:

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

50.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSISTANT – GRADE ZRA07 (1 POSITION) – ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

  1. PURPOSE

Reporting directly to the Assistant Administration Officer – Occupational Health and Safety, the job holder will be responsible for providing daily support in the management of the Authority’s Occupational Health and Safety programs by ensuring adherence to safety standards as well as coordinating the implementation of the Organization’s Occupational Health and Safety activities.

  1. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Co-ordinating and implementing activities, programs of the health and safety section of the Authority;
  • Implementing and following up on reviews of safety standards and procedures;
  • Conducting routine health and safety inspections of all premises;
  • Reviewing safety procedures of contractors and hired service providers;
  • Conducting environmental/workplace risk assessment;
  • Conducting and coordinating emergency drills;
  • Implementing and supervising a Permit to Work System where required;
  • Conducting workplace health and safety awareness and sensitization;
  • Managing Health and Safety Records; and
  • Keeping inventory of all health and safety tools, and stocking such as first aid boxes and their contents.
  1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Grade Twelve School Certificate/General Certificate of Education Equivalent;
  • Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment or equivalent;
  • Minimum of one (1) year relevant post qualifying work experience;
  • Must be a valid member of Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA) or related professional body; and
  • Must have worked in their current grade for a minimum of one year six months
  1. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent Customer care skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Integrity
  • Team player

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Interested candidates should send their CVs

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