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Job Description

OSH Officer is to ensure that the NMC Healthcare’s Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) is developed, implemented, maintained and continually improved in full compliance with the Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework (ADOSH-SF), Local & Federal regulations, DOH-OSH requirements, JCI-FMS Chapter, DOH-Sustainability program, DOH-BCM standards, ADM, CWM and UAE fire Codes. This includes supporting risk-based OSH practices, ensuring conformity with legal and regulatory requirements set by ADOSH/ADPHC, and promoting a proactive safety culture that protects employees, contractors, visitors and the community while minimizing workplace risks and incidents.

Responsibilities

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Functions Include, but not limited to:

ADMINISTRATIVE:

  • Ensure the effective implementation of applicable legal requirements, ADOSH/DoH-OSHMS/BCMS/DoH-Sustainability programs within the unit or cluster.
  • Perform surveillance activities using NMC OSHMS/DOH-OSHMS/ADOSH criteria, documentation, and investigation requirements.
  • Conducts Occupational Safety and Health rounds/ Inspections periodically, communicate the CAPA to relevant stakeholders and follow-up for closures.
  • Report the findings of any investigations to appropriate authorities in accordance with ADOSH regulations.
  • Participate in NMC-HC/DOH-OSHMS/ADOSH-SF audit programs and provide relevant results to authorities concerned.
  • Manages and advice on Occupational Safety and Health requirements in NMC Royal Khalifa City Hospital Cluster.
  • In collaboration with the OSH - Management Representative, selecting Key Performance Indicators which reflects the organization's goals, are quantifiable (measurable).
  • Review and Monitor OSH requirements related to Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis.
  • Performing related Root Cause Analysis systematically in collaboration with the OHS Link staff / Relevant department HOD.
  • Be an active participant of various committees in NMC Royal Khalifa City Hospital Cluster.
  • Organise the NMC Royal Khalifa City Hospital OSH committee and provide guidance and updated feedback to committee chair and members.
  • Will adhere to the Health Sector OSH and other regulatory/accreditation requirements (DOH, DHA, MOH).
  • Participate in orientation and further educational activities of NMC Royal Khalifa City Hospital employees on matters related to all Occupational Safety and Health requirements.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SERVICES:

  • Will actively participate in DOH’s mission in the area of Occupational Safety and Health to prevent and control Occupational health, safety and related incidents in all licensed healthcare facilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with the ultimate to eliminate or reduce to a level ALARP any fatalities, occupational diseases and disorders, disability and other injuries.
  • Oversee and manage the administrative and operational activities of occupational health and safety services.
  • Monitor the performance & implementation of OSHMS.
  • Provide or manage the required physical evaluation programs and services to meet regulatory requirement.
  • Monitor & Participate in the incident investigation program to identify root cause analysis of all incidents and near misses.
  • Contribute in the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.
  • Identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with Joint Commission International and UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice
  • Oversee inspection, testing, and upkeep of alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and fire pumps with proper records.
  • Conduct regular staff training and fire drills, ensure awareness of emergency procedures (RACE/PASS).
  • Lead fire incidents, manage evacuation (including critical patients) and coordinate with Civil Defense.
  • Develop an Occupational Safety & Health Manual, Policy & Procedures.
  • Oversee safe handling, storage, and disposal of HAZMAT (hazardous materials), maintain SDS/inventory, and conduct staff training, drills, and spill/emergency preparedness.
  • Develop an Occupational Safety & Health Manual, Policy & Procedures.
  • Maintain and enhance the OSH Plan/ Manual.
  • Report to Senior Management on OSH performance.
  • Monitor and communicate information on OSH issues, national and international, legal requirements, stakeholder concerns and best practice from internal and external sources.
  • Be responsible for the regular review and update of all OSH documents.
  • Provide professional OSH advice.
  • Prepare OSH performance reports Submit through ALADAA OSH Electronic Application to DOH/ADOSH.
  • Motivate employees to strive towards continuous improvement, in order to achieve the set OSH Objectives and Targets.
  • Ensure that all employees are trained as per OSH and job requirements
  • Arrange and participate in the periodic OSH meetings in the Organization.
  • Arrangement for external training and internal training program for employees.
  • Participate in the incident / accident investigations, inclusive of near miss incidents.
  • Continuous Professional Development and Pursue continuing education relevant to practice towards ADOSH-SF Ver-4.
  • Demonstrate evidence of successful participation in mandatory courses required by DOH.

COMMUNICATION:

  • Internal: Coordinate and Consultation with Hospital management team, Hed of Departments, Departmental Managers/ Supervisors/In-Charges and all employees.
  • Coordinate with OSHMS Internal audit to perform the Internal Audits to ensure the compliances level.
  • External: Communicate with Authorities such as, DoH, MoH, ADOSH, ADPHC, Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, ADM, ADDC/ TAQA, and Centre of Waste management and other relevant authorities.
  • Communication with Third parties such as Auditing, Certification agencies, Training Institutes, Contractors and Vendors.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

  • Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with NMC Cyber security policy and UAE Professional Code of Conduct for staff.

TEAMWORK:

  • Participates as a valued team member, promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
  • Acts as a role model for new and junior staff.
  • Participates effectively, honestly and appropriately in peer reviews for annual appraisal.
  • Attends operational meetings as required.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoors, indoors and ready to travel across the NMC managed facilities as deputation, transfer, Internal audit, External audit and survey preparation supports, etc.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

ESSENTIAL

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Level 3 Intl. Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH, IOSH, BSC, IDHSE, etc.)
  • ADOSH Registered – General Practitioner
  • Internal Auditor in ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
  • Microsoft Office

PREFERRED

  • Lead Auditor in ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
  • Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH, IOSH, BSC, IDHSE, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Essential: English
  • Preferred: Arabic EXPERIENCE
  • 2+ years (Healthcare Experience)
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