Assistant Manager, Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH)

Ara Damansara Medical Centre Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Damansara Medical Centre Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) to develop and implement ESH policies within a healthcare setting.

You will conduct risk assessments, lead safety audits across departments, ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards, and coordinate training and emergency drills. Excellent communication and 5+ years in ESH are required, with SHO/DOSH registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ESH roles, including at least 3 years in a service-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare safety regulations, JCI or ISO standards, and local environmental legislation.
• Safety & Health Officer (SHO) qualification from a recognized institution and DOSH registration.
• Good communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor ESH policies, procedures and programmes for a healthcare setting.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits across departments including laboratories, imaging, operating theatres and patient wards.
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, fire safety requirements and infection control standards.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis with accurate incident records and reporting.
• Coordinate safety training and emergency drills, including fire, chemical spill and evacuation exercises.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and coordinate inspections and certification requirements.
• Oversee waste management procedures, including biomedical, hazardous and electronic waste.
• Implement initiatives to improve energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations relating to air quality, noise control and chemical storage.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

OSH knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or related field

Job description

Assistant Manager, Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH)

Develop, implement and monitor ESH policies, procedures and programmes specific to the healthcare setting.

Conduct risk assessments and safety audits across departments, including laboratories, imaging, operating theatres and patient wards.

Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, fire safety requirements and infection control standards.

Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis and maintain accurate incident records and reporting systems.

Coordinate safety training and emergency drills, including fire, chemical spill and evacuation exercises.

Liaise with regulatory authorities and coordinate inspections and certification requirements.

Oversee waste management procedures, including biomedical, hazardous and electronic waste.

Implement initiatives to improve energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental sustainability.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations relating to air quality, noise control and chemical storage.

C. Medical Centre-Specific Risk Management

Develop protocols for the safe handling and storage of pharmaceuticals, chemicals and radioactive materials.

Collaborate with Infection Control and Facilities teams to manage hygiene, ventilation systems and occupational exposure risks.

Provide guidance on workplace ergonomics and employee health and well‑being across clinical and administrative settings.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in ESH roles, preferably in a healthcare or clinical setting, including at least 3 years of experience in a service-oriented environment.

Strong knowledge of healthcare safety regulations, JCI or ISO standards, and local environmental legislation.

Safety & Health Officer (SHO) qualification from a recognized institution and registration with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).

Good communication and analytical skills.