Health and Safety Executive

JobSeeker Sarawak; Kuching; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sarawak is seeking an experienced individual for an administrative role focused on health and safety management. The candidate should have a degree, relevant safety certifications, and a minimum of three years of experience. Responsibilities include promoting safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years relevant working experience in safety.
• Certified and Registered with DOSH as OSH-Coordinator.
• Certified OSHMS ISO45001:2018 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Ensure adherence to all safety legislation.
• Assist in planning and implementing safety measures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Occupational Safety Management

Planning and organizing skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant discipline

Job description

SALARY RANGE: RM4,000-RM6,000

Responsibilities:

The position is an administrative position at the Branch Campus University in Sarawak. The position reports to the Manager, Building Facilities and is responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Building Facilities and the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Committee.

Currently these include:

• Generate and promote a positive health and safety culture. This represents a key role in helping to control occupational risk;
• Ensure all safety legislation legislations are adhered to, and policies and practices are adopted; and
• Assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the protective and preventative measures that the University is required or chooses to follow, and work to minimize operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries.

This position will also be required to work closely with other staff members on campus.

Qualifications and Criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum three (3) years relevant working experience; or Master’s degree holders in relevant discipline can be considered.
• Certified and Registered with DOSH as OSH-Coordinator.
• Safety and Health Officer with Green Book or currently pursuing the last stage of exam for Green Book competency.
• Certified OSHMS ISO45001:2018 Internal Auditor or IRCA Certified ISO45001:2018 Lead Auditor.
• At least three (3) years relevant working experience as a safety practitioner.
• Proficient in Occupational Safety and Health Management System ISO45001:2018 standards, its implementation and maintenance.
• Proficient in Occupational Safety and Health Act (Amendment) Act 2022 and other relevant health and safety acts, regulations, guidelines and code of practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as the job requires to work closely with the relevant government authorities (i.e. DOSH, BOMBA, etc.), heads of unit or faculties, staff and students.
• Ability to work independently with high degree of commitment to ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent planning and organising skills with the tenacity to follow through on planned activities.
• Able to manage and lead the health and safety functions.
• Good report writing skills, with the ability to analyze, assess and make recommendations.
• Resourceful and proactive in performing responsibilities, and able to supervise and manage other staff.
• Hands‑on knowledge of the operations and maintenance of various services installed in the building and its compounds relating to occupational health and safety.

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