Job Title: Principal Safety, Health and Environment Officer (PSHE)
Organisation: Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a body corporate established under an Act of Parliament to construct, operate and maintain railway, marine and road services both inside and outside Uganda for the carriage of passengers and goods. As a result of privatisation of operations, the mandate of URC changed from that of an operator to that of asset holder, concession monitor and advisor on railway technical matters.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Managing Director, this position ensures that all aspects of URC’s processes, activities, outputs adhere to requirements SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT MANUAL, and all the relevant laws and regulations on work place safety, and environmental compliance in Uganda. Position also ensures adherence to all aspects of safety and security are adhered to as per relevant security protocols and provisions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicate to staff the provision of Safety, Health and Environment Manual
- Provide professional guidance and proactive follow up on all Safety, Health, and Environment Manual.
- Promote Safety, Health and Environment requirements in all URC work streams and processes
- Ensure that all URC assets, sites, estates and facilities are provided with, meet and continue to observe all the requisite Safety, Health and Environment requirements in line with the existing laws, regulations in Uganda.
- Develop and implement strategies and plans for improvement and mainstreaming of Safety, health and Environment
- Provide regular and timely reports on all performance expectation on all URC portfolio in terms in meeting all Safety, Health and Environment requirements
- Arrange for and ensure appropriate training is provided to all staff as per laws and regulations in Uganda and in conformance to the SHE manuals.
- Ensure all environmental and social safeguards are planned, and implemented on projects and other initiatives as the case may be.
- Ensures coordination of all Security Agencies for the safety of the Corporation’s Assets and installations.
- Perform
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field from a recognized University.
- Additional training or qualifications in safety at diploma or post graduate or relevant field from a recognised Institution of learning.
- A Masters degree in a relevant field from a recognized University is an added advantage
Experience and Competencies
- At least Six (06) years of relevant professional experience, in Safety, Health and Environment in public or private sector and three (03) of which should have been in Senior Officer level in Transport sector from reputable organization.
- Must demonstrate a track record of experience in a complex, challenging environment handling SHE requirements
Competencies
- Demonstrate a strategic mind set, able to identify and implement URC’s SHE long term plans,
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant SHE laws, regulations and practice in Uganda:
- Experience in relationship building and stakeholder engagement with Government offices at a middle to high level.
- Experience in developing and implementing environment, security and safety plans.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Eligibility
- Applicants Must be a Ugandan National.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should submit their written applications together with their copies of relevant academic certificates, curriculum vitae, copies of valid Ugandan National Identity card, list of three (3) referees with their names; details of contact numbers, physical addresses and email addresses to the address below;
The Managing Director
Uganda Railways Corporation
Plot No 57 Nasser Road
Kampala Uganda.
All applications should be delivered either by hand to the above address or email: recruitment@urc.go.ug. and please ask for proof of receipt of application. No applications shall be accepted after this submission deadline.
Deadline: 11th April, 2025