LiveJobs Group Looking for Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer at al-Buraymi, Oman Full Time

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Overview

The overall objective of the CHMH Unit is to make the Bank an employer of choice by providing staff members with the most conducive and healthy working environment. Its mission is to drive the transformation of the Medical and Occupational Health Services offered by the Bank and enhancing health promotion, prevention strategies and comprehensive interventions in an effort to protect, preserve and promote the health and well-being of all Staff members – healthy lifestyles for all.
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What You Will Do Under the overall supervision of the Unit Head of Medical & Occupational Health Services, the Senior Occupational health and safety (OHS) Officer will undertake the following Key Responsibilities:
1.Employee relations
2.Establishes and maintains good relationships between Managers and staff.
3.Assists in the resolution of specific disciplinary or grievance cases, including acting as an arbiter between the staff and the Manager.
4.Liaises with recourse mechanisms such as: Ombudsman, Appeal Committee, Ethics and Staff Council.
5.Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
6.Develop Bank policies, guidelines and procedures relating to health and safety work environment.
7.Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
8.Ensure the Bank meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
9.Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
10.Work with General Service Department (CHGS) and arrange for the purchase of suitable equipment and accessories for staff.
11.Ensure that all accidents are doented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
12.Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
13.Establish a full programme of doented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.
14.Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout the Bank. Liaise with external health & safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and health and safety services
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Candidate Requirement

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Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences
•1. Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, Business Administration or other related disciplines.
2. Have a minimum of Twoe (2) years of relevant practical working experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures.
3. NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) (General Certificate) qualified or working towards NEBOSH certificate accreditation or NEBOSH Environmental Certificate.
4. Experience in handling of H&S investigations
5. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French languages, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
6. Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications. Knowledge of SAP is advantageous.