Fresher Environment, Health & Safety Officer Job Careers – Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited

Job Title:   Environment, Health & Safety Officer    

Organisation: Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager

About US:

The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, implement and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Health and Safety.
• Develop, implement, administer, and maintain EHS protocol of use of PPEs and adherence to safety and health related programs.
• Review and update the corporate EHS management system manual and monitor its implementation.
• Prepare EHS training plan and in coordination with the Human Resource Department provide relevant training to staff.
• Formulating corporate short term and long term EHS objectives and plans.
• Carry out accident and incident investigations.
• Promote EHS plans and monitor, evaluate and report performance against plan.
• Maintain auditing expertise and ensure execution of the quarterly audit program.
• Maintain contacts with external parties regarding environment, Health and Safety, including government institutions.
• Provide advice on Environment, Health and safety to line departments.
• Promote the potential incident reporting culture by compiling all filled in reports.
• Adhere to the health and safety and QMS guidelines at all times.
• Compile EHS data and report all reportable incidents to HOD accurately and within specified time frame.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the SHEQ/ Compliance Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Environmental Science or Industrial Chemistry and any other related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in a similar field is required
• Knowledge of various laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures affecting a manufacturing organization.
• Ability to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Professional personal presentation.
• Customer service orientation skills.
• Considerable ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices; and compose effective and accurate correspondence.
• Dealing with non-routine matters, such as special projects, with minimum specific instructions.
• Familiarity with the tools, concepts and methodologies of system management.
• Decision making skills is required.

How to Apply:

All candidate should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 3^rd July 2023.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.  All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.