Safety Officer-Occupational Health- Admin

 Responsible for the development and implementation of Occupational, Safety and Health Management System in compliance with Abu Dhabi Public Health Center/OSHAD Standards and Requirements aimed to prevent and control work-related injury and illness within SSMC premises. Interpreting regulatory requirements, developing & conducting OSH training, investigating workplace incidents and determining corrective actions, performing ergonomic evaluations & monitoring OSH program effectiveness and conducting workplace and process hazard reviews.

•   Coordinates  the  development  and  implementation,  and evaluation  of  the  facility's  overall quality improvement program with the other sections 
•   Collaborates and partners with all the departments and practices to ensure quality and safety priorities are implemented 
•   Facilitates and suggests improvements based on Hospital wide performance measures or other issues as requested by the senior management 
•   Contributes to the development of tools and resources to support the quality development program 
•   Participates in departmental feedback meetings to provide solutions 
•   Assists departments with project timelines and coordinating needed internal support 
•   Identifies the quality improvement methodology and concepts to be followed, in coordination with direction from management 
•   Facilitates and provides ongoing support to the quality teams 
•   Maintains the quality management documents, case files and correspondence in an organized, confidential and secure manner 
•   Facilitating   committees/   taskforce   related   to   Quality   improvement   and   assures   that recommendations/ suggestions are carried out and evaluated. 
•   Coordinates the development and implementation of OSH policies and procedures •    Liaises with accreditation bodies for the implementation of programs 
•   Ensure implementation & compliance with OSHAD requirements. 
•   Manages Staff, Un- safe, Visitors and Environmental incidents. 
•   Assists in the development of safety standards and procedures consistent with the mission of the facility, current recognized international best practices and applicable national legislation 
•   Delivers training/educational programs related to safety topics. 
•   Attends relevant meetings and associated activities. 
•   Assists with the coordination of the emergency preparedness program, ensuring that staff are competent with equipment and procedures. 
•   Acts as a resource for staff members in the area of safety 
•   Performs other tasks and duties as assigned. 
•   Investigates incidents and assists all departments with corrective actions and needed follow up. 
•   Oversees and analyzes OSH data, self-assessments, reports, trends and communicates results to hospital management and SRA and recommends plans for correction. 
•   Ensures implementing, coordinating and maintaining the reports / records submission as applicable. 
•   Collaborates with all the departments and practices to ensure quality and safety priorities are implemented 
Accountabilities 
•   Manages to investigate Staff related accidents and incidents to determine root causes, trends and adequacy of precautions and training 
•   Ensures all documents are in the appropriate format with validated data 
•   Escalates identified challenges to Manager/ Senior Officer 
•   Ensures quality and safety strategies and priorities are implemented 
•   Maintains timely follow up on action plans for improvement to close the loop and improve outcomes 
•   Develops project timelines and is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the timelines are being met 
•   Ensures Quality strategy and priorities are implemented 


 

Experience :-  
Required: 
•   3-5 years of relevant experience 

Desired: 
•   3 years’ experience in a large healthcare facility 
 Educational Qualification: Required: 
•   Bachelor's  degree  or  equivalent  in  a  relevant  field  such  as  Occupational  Health,  Safety, Environment or risk management 

Desired: 
•   Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field