Sr Asst Manager, EHSd

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an EHS Officer responsible for overseeing safety compliance and improvement initiatives. The role requires a degree in engineering or a related field, proven experience in workplace safety, and registration as a Safety Officer. You will carry out inspections, develop training programs, assess risks, and liaise with stakeholders to promote safety standards across the organization. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workplace safety & health, preferably in a healthcare-related field.
• Strong knowledge of WSH regulations & healthcare safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform EHS activities such as inspection and auditing.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS programmes.
• Assess risks and potential safety hazards.

Skills

Workplace safety

Health regulations

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Registered Safety Officer (RSO)

Job description

Job Description

• Perform EHS activities such as inspection, investigation, consultation, auditing to ensure compliance with legal requirements and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement, monitor and review EHS programmes and databases to maintain legal compliance and improvement
• Assess risk and potential safety hazards across all operations
• Share information, suggestions and observations with project leads to standardise safety standards throughout the project team and the entire hospital
• Develop and deliver EHS training and promotion and recognition programmes
• Meet the hospital health & safety goals
• Provide advice and guidance to EHS champions, staff and hospital stakeholders
• Carry out Secretariat duties and support the safety committee and safety council
• Create safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes & align WSH/OHS policies and procedures with institutional, cluster & national standards
• Carry out incident investigation and prepare reports for management & regulators
• Liaise with law enforcement and other investigators present at the time of a serious incident
• Analyze safety data & identify trends for prevention
• Organise emergency drills & promote safety awareness through campaigns
• Work with Project Managers, consultants to provide safety oversight for hospital construction, maintenance and renovation works including managing permit‑to‑work (PTW) system
• Work with departments to facilitate application and renewal of licensable chemicals as per SCDF, SPF or NEA requirements

Job Requirements

• Degree in engineering or related field
• Proven experience in workplace safety & health, preferably in a healthcare related field
• Registered Safety Officer (RSO) with the Ministry of Manpower
• Strong knowledge of WSH regulations & healthcare safety requirements
• Ability to work independently
• Highly motivated team player with excellent planning, analytical & critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure, adaptable to change and manage challenges
• Good interpersonal skills