Safety & Health Manager

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a Safety & Health Programme Manager to oversee safety programs including Chemical Safety and Indoor Air Quality. The role involves developing training, conducting audits, and providing advisory services to management on safety systems. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry, have at least three years of relevant experience, and possess effective communication skills. This is an opportunity to lead and innovate within the Office of Risk Management and Compliance, driven by a commitment to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry; candidates with a postgraduate degree in chemistry will be a strong advantage.
• At least 3 years of working experience in workplace safety and health management.
• Registered workplace safety and health officer or equivalent is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Chemical Safety Programme and maintain best practices.
• Conduct audits and inspections of workplaces, especially labs.
• Develop and conduct safety & health training for staff and students.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical writing

Auditing based on ISO45001

Workplace safety and health management

Stakeholder coaching

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Postgraduate degree in Chemistry

Job description

At the Office of Risk Management and Compliance, we go beyond safeguarding the University’s resilience—we transform risks into strategic opportunities that empower our community.

We work in close partnership with stakeholders across the University, providing ongoing support and collaboration to drive meaningful, forward-looking outcomes.

Job Description

• As the Safety & Health Programme Manager for the following hazard areas:
  • Chemical Safety & Health Programme and
  • Physical Safety Programme (eg Noise hazards, indoor air quality)
• As advisor to provide Safety & Health advisories to management to assist in implementing and managing safety systems in NUS faculties/schools, departments and research institute
• As Programme Manager to establish, implement and maintain the Chemical Safety Programme and Chemical Safety Best Practices in NUS.
• Lead the chemical safety programme in NUS, with key tasks such as:
  • Monitor regulatory developments and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance
  • Develop and/or review chemical safety manual, guidelines, and training materials
  • Develop and/or maintain dashboards to monitor key risk indicators
• Lead the indoor air quality (IAQ) and industrial hygiene (IH) programme in NUS
  • Evaluate chemical exposure risk and facilitate the conduct of exposure monitoring.
  • Provide technical assessment and recommendations to resolve noise exposure concerns.
  • Provide technical assessment and recommendations to resolve IAQ concerns.
• Coach stakeholders to ensure compliance with workplace safety and health requirements.
• Develop and conduct safety & health training for staff and students.
• Conduct audits and inspections of workplaces, in particular laboratories, workshops, offices, and building core facilities.
• Develop, implement and manage new/ existing safety & health projects and programmes.
• Develop safety & health related technical manuals and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to applicable University's safety and health policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice on application / renewal of licenses and liaise with the relevant authority for license/ permit issues.
• Lead investigations for accidents and incidents in the laboratory / workshop / building core facilities, especially incidents involving chemicals.
• As Risk Advocate to communicate on Enterprise Risk Management to the management of Faculty/Department/Research Institutes where required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry; candidates with a postgraduate degree in chemistry will be a strong advantage.
• At least 3 years of working experience in establishing and managing workplace safety and health management system and projects/programmes in research or manufacturing organisations.
• Registered workplace safety and health officer or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Auditing experience based on ISO45001 will be an added advantage.
• Effective communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience in managing and implementing a Chemical Safety Programme in an education or healthcare institution is preferred

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Risk Management and Compliance