Executive, Safety & Health

HOSPITAL UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN; Kampar; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman seeks a Safety & Health Executive to oversee and maintain occupational safety, health, and environmental standards across our hospital facilities. You will ensure statutory compliance while protecting staff, clinical teams, patients, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include regulatory liaison with DOSH/DOE, conducting HIRARC, managing incident reporting, and leading safety programs and trainings to uphold MSQH/JCI standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in OSH or related field. Preference for SH Officer or DOSH-certified profiles.
• Solid understanding of HIRARC, chemical safety, waste handling, and emergency response procedures.
• Familiarity with hospital accreditation safety standards (MSQH, JCI) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory compliance with DOSH, DOE, and related regulations for hospital facilities.
• Lead risk assessments (HIRARC) and monitor workplace safety across departments.
• Manage staff incident reporting, investigations, and root-cause analysis; ensure timely SOCSO documentation.

Skills

HIRARC

Chemical safety

Scheduled waste handling

Emergency response procedures

MSQH / JCI knowledge

English & Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in OSH

Environmental Science or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Safety & Health Executive to oversee, implement, and maintain occupational safety, health, and environmental standards across our hospital facilities. You will play a vital role in maintaining statutory compliance while safeguarding our staff, clinical teams, patients, and visitors.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Safety & Health Executive to oversee, implement, and maintain occupational safety, health, and environmental standards across our hospital facilities. You will play a vital role in maintaining statutory compliance while safeguarding our staff, clinical teams, patients, and visitors.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Safety & Health Executive to oversee, implement, and maintain occupational safety, health, and environmental standards across our hospital facilities. You will play a vital role in maintaining statutory compliance while safeguarding our staff, clinical teams, patients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Liaison:

  • Ensure hospital-wide compliance with current statutory Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental regulations in Malaysia (including DOSH and DOE standards).

  • Serve as the primary liaison officer with regulatory bodies including DOSH, DOE, Bomba, and MOH.

• Risk Management & Workplace Safety:

  • Conduct and update HIRARC across all clinical and non-clinical departments.

  • Monitor healthcare-specific hazards: biohazards, sharp management, radiation safety, hazardous chemical handling, and ergonomic risks.

  • Oversee Scheduled Waste Management (SW 404 clinical waste) in accordance with DOE guidelines.

• Staff Incident Management & Statutory Reporting:

  • Manage emergency response, internal reporting, and investigation procedures for staff work-related injuries (e.g., sharp/needle-stick injuries, slips and falls, biohazard exposure).

  • Lead accident and near-miss investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective/preventive action plans.

  • Submit mandatory statutory accident notifications and safety reports to DOSH within legal deadlines, and provide investigation documentation to HR for SOCSO/PERKESO processing.

• Safety Program & Committee Management:

  • Develop, implement, and review hospital safety programs, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  • Conduct regular safety audits and workplace inspections across hospital departments to identify potential hazards and enforce corrective actions.

  • Act as Secretary to the Hospital OSH Committee—prepare meeting agendas, keep minutes, and track quarterly safety metrics.

• Safety Training & Awareness:

  • Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels (new hire orientation, fire safety, chemical/biohazard handling, PPE usage).

  • Coordinate the hospital Emergency Response Team (ERT), emergency preparedness plans, and annual fire evacuation drills.

Job Requirements

• Qualification: Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), Environmental Science, or equivalent.

• Certification:

  • Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with valid Green Book OR DOSH-certified OSH Coordinator (OSH-C) is highly advantageous.

  • CePSWaM (Scheduled Waste Management) certification is a strong plus.

• Experience: 2 to 4 years of OSH working experience (healthcare, hospital, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom environment preferred).

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Solid understanding of HIRARC, chemical safety, scheduled waste handling, and emergency response procedures.

  • Familiarity with hospital accreditation safety standards (MSQH / JCI) is an added advantage.

  • Excellent command of spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.