Safety Officer-Occupational Health- Admin
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Responsible for the development and implementation of Occupational, Safety and Health Management System in compliance with Abu Dhabi Public Health Center/OSHAD Standards and Requirements aimed to prevent and control work-related injury and illness within SSMC premises.
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- ****JOB DESCRIPTION****
- Responsible for the development and implementation of Occupational, Safety and Health Management System in compliance with Abu Dhabi Public Health Center/OSHAD Standards and Requirements aimed to prevent and control work-related injury and illness within SSMC premises.
- Interpreting regulatory requirements, developing & conducting OSH training, investigating workplace incidents and determining corrective actions, performing ergonomic evaluations & monitoring OSH program effectiveness and conducting workplace and process hazard reviews.
- ****RESPONSIBILITIES****
- Coordinates the development and implementation, and evaluation of the facility's overall quality improvement program with the other sections
- Collaborates and partners with all the departments and practices to ensure quality and safety priorities are implemented
- Facilitates and suggests improvements based on Hospital wide performance measures or other issues as requested by the senior management
- Contributes to the development of tools and resources to support the quality development program
- Participates in departmental feedback meetings to provide solutions
- Assists departments with project timelines and coordinating needed internal support
- Identifies the quality improvement methodology and concepts to be followed, in coordination with direction from management
- Facilitates and provides ongoing support to the quality teams
- Maintains the quality management documents, case files and correspondence in an organized, confidential and secure manner
- Facilitating committees/ taskforce related to Quality improvement and assures that recommendations/ suggestions are carried out and evaluated.
- Coordinates the development and implementation of OSH policies and procedures
- Liaises with accreditation bodies for the implementation of programs
- Ensure implementation & compliance with OSHAD requirements.
- Manages Staff, Un- safe, Visitors and Environmental incidents.
- Assists in the development of safety standards and procedures consistent with the mission of the facility, current recognized international best practices and applicable national legislation
- Delivers training/educational programs related to safety topics.
- Attends relevant meetings and associated activities.
- Assists with the coordination of the emergency preparedness program, ensuring that staff are competent with equipment and procedures.
- Acts as a resource for staff members in the area of safety
- Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
- Investigates incidents and assists all departments with corrective actions and needed follow up.
- Oversees and analyzes OSH data, self-assessments, reports, trends and communicates results to hospital management and SRA and recommends plans for correction.
- Ensures implementing, coordinating and maintaining the reports / records submission as applicable.
- Collaborates with all the departments and practices to ensure quality and safety priorities are implemented
Accountabilities
- Manages to investigate Staff related accidents and incidents to determine root causes, trends and adequacy of precautions and training
- Ensures all documents are in the appropriate format with validated data
- Escalates identified challenges to Manager/ Senior Officer
- Ensures quality and safety strategies and priorities are implemented
- Maintains timely follow up on action plans for improvement to close the loop and improve outcomes
- Develops project timelines and is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the timelines are being met
- Ensures Quality strategy and priorities are implemented
- ****QUALIFICATIONS****
Required
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
Desired
- 3 years’ experience in a large healthcare facility
Educational Qualification: Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Occupational Health, Safety, Environment or risk management
Desired
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
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