Quality Health & Safety Officer

Royal Health Group AE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Health Group AE in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced HSE professional to ensure health, safety and environmental compliance across healthcare facilities. You will lead risk assessments, inspections, incident reporting and training to support clinical and non-clinical teams.

A NEBOSH IGC and strong communication skills are essential, with hospital experience preferred. Join a team focused on safeguarding patients and staff, maintaining DOH/JCI standards and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HSE/occupational safety or related field.
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations.
• Experience with JCI/DOH standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily compliance with HSE policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Identify hazards, perform risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions.
• Assist in investigating accidents and prepare reports.
• Coordinate fire drills and emergency procedures.
• Maintain HSE records and JCI/DOH documentation.
• Stay updated with UAE HSE regulations and DOH requirements.
• Support accreditation audits and inspections.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HSE, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure daily compliance with company HSE policies procedures and safety standards
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations DOH requirements and JCI standards
• Conduct regular safety inspections safety rounds and risk assessments in healthcare facilities
• Identify hazards and unsafe practices and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain risk assessments inspection reports checklists and HSE records
• Ensure employees properly use PPE and follow safety procedures
• Conduct HSE inductions toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions
• Assist in investigating accidents incidents near misses and injuries and prepare reports
• Ensure proper fire safety emergency procedures evacuation plans and first-aid arrangements
• Coordinate and participate in fire drills emergency drills and evacuation exercises
• Monitor housekeeping workplace safety and infection-control-related safety practices
• Ensure contractors visitors and other third parties follow safety requirements
• Support JCI accreditation audits inspections and compliance activities
• Maintain required JCI and DOH documentation and records
• Identify JCI and DOH compliance gaps and follow up on corrective actions
• Prepare regular HSE reports and safety updates for management
• Stay updated with UAE HSE regulations DOH requirements JCI standards and healthcare safety practices
• Perform other HSE duties assigned by management

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HSE, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field .2
• 5 years of HSE experience , preferably in the healthcare sector
• Experience in hospitals, clinics, medical centers, or healthcare facilities is preferred
• NEBOSH IGC certification is preferred/required
• IOSH certification is an advantage
• Good knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, DOH requirements, and JCI standards
• Experience with JCI accreditation, audits, safety inspections, and compliance requirements is preferred
• Experience in risk assessments, incident reporting, safety inspections, emergency procedures, and corrective actions
• Good knowledge of PPE, fire safety, first aid, and workplace safety
• Good communication, reporting, and documentation skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work with clinical and non-clinical healthcare teams