OSH Officer

Role Overview

OSH Officer at NMC Royal Hospital. This role defines the responsibilities and functions of the Fire & Safety Officer reporting to the Hospital Administrator.

Role Purpose

To identify, collect, evaluate and correct all Fire Safety and General Safety related issues in the hospital while serving as head of the security department and ensuring a safe, secure environment for all patients, staff, visitors and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Safety & Prevention

• Provide training to all staff in the use of Fire Fighting Equipment on a regular basis and assess staff knowledge on such training.
• Impart instructions and assess staff knowledge for action to be taken in case of fire incidents.
• Maintain close liaison with the Maintenance department to ensure that all Fire detection and Fire Fighting Systems are functioning and are maintained properly and as per laid down procedures.
• Maintain close contacts with the nearest Civil Defense & Fire Brigade Station to ensure that Civil Defense Staff are familiar with Fire Fighting facilities and the layout of the area under Fire & Safety Officer control.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date safety manual specific to the facility in coordination with the Facility Management & Safety Committee.

General Safety & Security

• Monitor and instruct Security Staff to ensure that safety conditions and a secure environment is provided to all patients, staff, visitors and vendors.
• Keep a close watch on the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste and report any breach of regulations.
• Impart instructions and assess staff knowledge for action to be taken in case of injury to a person.
• Impart instructions and assess staff knowledge for action to be taken in case of damage to departments or personal property.
• Have the authority to intervene whenever conditions exist that pose an immediate threat to life or health or pose a threat of damage to equipment or building.
• Conduct and participate in hazard surveillance and incident reporting on a regular basis.
• Regularly perform safety and security activities recognized as the most important and complex.

Policy & Compliance

• Coordinate and participate in the development and review of departmental and facility-wide Safety policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply written laws, rules and regulations related to the work.
• Actively participate in the safety management process and in JCI accreditation project.
• Initiate or arrange to initiate through the in-charge of the area any repairs or changes to rectify all known unsafe conditions as soon as possible.

Committee & Governance

• Function as Secretary of the Facility Management & Safety Committee.
• Arrange Facility Management & Safety Committee Meeting agendas and take minutes.
• Maintain a record of all Facility Management & Safety Committee Meetings on file in accordance with JCI standards.
• Make recommendations to the Committee that shall improve the safety program.
• Report regularly to the Facility Management & Safety Committee on conclusions, recommendations, actions and evaluations of the Safety, Fire Safety, Security and Utility Management Programs.

Training & Development

• Attend pertinent training sessions as available and impart training to other staff on a regular basis.
• Address the staff knowledge and skills needed to assess and meet patient needs.
• Coordinate and integrate services within and with other departments and services.

Planning & Documentation

• Use a uniform format and content for planning documents.
• Provide a described planned service of the department.
• Guide the provision of identified services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Safety Engineering or related field.
• NEBOSH qualification.
• IOSH and OSHA qualification.
• At least two years of experience in a public safety occupation.
• Knowledge of state laws related to the safety of people and property.
• Knowledge of the principles of safety, accident and fire prevention.
• Knowledge of first aid methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to the safety and security of people and property.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
• Ability to maintain composure and respond properly during emergencies.
• Ability to learn and apply written laws, rules and regulations related to the work.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, develop and conduct employee safety, fire prevention and accident prevention programs.