EHS Officer(Environment, Health and Safety Officer)
2025-07-15T20:07:04+00:00
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Business Management and Administration
Healthcare
2025-07-28T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Description
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.
On behalf of Our client in the manufacturing sector, we are looking for a competent and experienced EHS Officer (Environment, Health and Safety Officer) to be based in Kampala
Reports To: Operations Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary: The EHS Officer (Environment, Health and Safety Officer) is responsible for designing, developing and implementing all Health and safety programs and activities in the company.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, Develop and Implement all Environment, Health and Safety programs and activities including written programs, training, auditing and drills, hygiene monitoring and Ergonomic evaluations
- Carry out Risk assessments/ Job safety analysis for all the various tasks/ activities performed at the Plant.
- Carryout Accident/ Incident reporting & investigation at the Plant for all incidents/Accidents to staff, contractors and Visitors on site.
- Conduct Safety Inductions, trainings and scheduled drills for all the personnel.
- Ensure Plant Inspections are carried out for all key sections in the Plant.
- Ensure the Plant complies to all statutory requirements
- Work closely with Production teams to develop safety processes and procedures
- Develop and manage training matrix for annual safety and compliance training
- Manage record keeping of all requisite Occupational Safety and Health and hazardous material permits
- Partnering with Human Resource on case management and serve as point of contact for all Environment, Health and Safety matters with agencies and inspectors
- Ensuring that the company implements Environment Management system (ISO 14001) and Quality Management certification (ISO 9001)
- Any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health or a related field
- Postgraduate diploma or certifications in OSHA, ISO, First Aid/Fire Safety Training is an added advantage
- 2+ years in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
- Technical and Regulatory Knowledge
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Training and Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Adaptability
Design, Develop and Implement all Environment, Health and Safety programs and activities including written programs, training, auditing and drills, hygiene monitoring and Ergonomic evaluations Carry out Risk assessments/ Job safety analysis for all the various tasks/ activities performed at the Plant. Carryout Accident/ Incident reporting & investigation at the Plant for all incidents/Accidents to staff, contractors and Visitors on site. Conduct Safety Inductions, trainings and scheduled drills for all the personnel. Ensure Plant Inspections are carried out for all key sections in the Plant. Ensure the Plant complies to all statutory requirements Work closely with Production teams to develop safety processes and procedures Develop and manage training matrix for annual safety and compliance training Manage record keeping of all requisite Occupational Safety and Health and hazardous material permits Partnering with Human Resource on case management and serve as point of contact for all Environment, Health and Safety matters with agencies and inspectors Ensuring that the company implements Environment Management system (ISO 14001) and Quality Management certification (ISO 9001) Any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health or a related field Postgraduate diploma or certifications in OSHA, ISO, First Aid/Fire Safety Training is an added advantage 2+ years in a similar role within the manufacturing industry Technical and Regulatory Knowledge Risk Assessment & Management Incident Investigation & Reporting Training and Communication Attention to detail Problem-solving ability Adaptability
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health or a related field Postgraduate diploma or certifications in OSHA, ISO, First Aid/Fire Safety Training is an added advantage 2+ years in a similar role within the manufacturing industry Technical and Regulatory Knowledge Risk Assessment & Management Incident Investigation & Reporting Training and Communication Attention to detail Problem-solving ability Adaptability
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Vacancy title:
EHS Officer(Environment, Health and Safety Officer)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 28 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Description
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.
On behalf of Our client in the manufacturing sector, we are looking for a competent and experienced EHS Officer (Environment, Health and Safety Officer) to be based in Kampala
Reports To: Operations Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary: The EHS Officer (Environment, Health and Safety Officer) is responsible for designing, developing and implementing all Health and safety programs and activities in the company.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, Develop and Implement all Environment, Health and Safety programs and activities including written programs, training, auditing and drills, hygiene monitoring and Ergonomic evaluations
- Carry out Risk assessments/ Job safety analysis for all the various tasks/ activities performed at the Plant.
- Carryout Accident/ Incident reporting & investigation at the Plant for all incidents/Accidents to staff, contractors and Visitors on site.
- Conduct Safety Inductions, trainings and scheduled drills for all the personnel.
- Ensure Plant Inspections are carried out for all key sections in the Plant.
- Ensure the Plant complies to all statutory requirements
- Work closely with Production teams to develop safety processes and procedures
- Develop and manage training matrix for annual safety and compliance training
- Manage record keeping of all requisite Occupational Safety and Health and hazardous material permits
- Partnering with Human Resource on case management and serve as point of contact for all Environment, Health and Safety matters with agencies and inspectors
- Ensuring that the company implements Environment Management system (ISO 14001) and Quality Management certification (ISO 9001)
- Any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health or a related field
- Postgraduate diploma or certifications in OSHA, ISO, First Aid/Fire Safety Training is an added advantage
- 2+ years in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
- Technical and Regulatory Knowledge
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Training and Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Adaptability
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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- Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-EHS-ENVIROMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER”
Note:
- The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Monday 28th July 2025.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
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