Health & Safety Officer Job at Nemchem International Limited | Lusaka

 

NEMCHEM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

📍 LUSAKA, ZAMBIA • FULL-TIME

Position: Health & Safety Officer

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Reports To: Health & Safety Manager / HSE Manager

Location: Lusaka

Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB PURPOSE

To support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Company's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards, policies and procedures.

The Health & Safety Officer will assist in ensuring that employees, contractors and visitors comply with applicable workplace health and safety requirements and that workplace risks are identified and appropriately controlled.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in implementing and maintaining the Company's Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
• Assist with risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Monitor compliance with company HSE procedures, PPE requirements and safe working practices.
• Report health and safety incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions to management.
• Assist with incident investigations and preparation of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, registers, inspection reports and incident documentation.
• Conduct or assist with toolbox talks, safety inductions and employee safety awareness programmes.
• Ensure new employees, casual workers, contractors and visitors receive required safety induction before commencing work.
• Monitor the correct use and condition of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assist with emergency preparedness, fire safety drills and emergency response procedures.
• Assist with inspections of fire extinguishers, first-aid equipment, emergency exits, safety signage and other safety equipment.
• Monitor contractors and third parties to ensure compliance with company HSE requirements.
• Support regular HSE meetings and prepare relevant reports and statistics.
• Escalate serious safety violations, hazards or incidents to the HSE Manager and management immediately.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and compliance where applicable.
• Keep up to date with relevant Zambian occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and industry standards.
• Perform any other reasonable HSE duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management or a related field.
• Relevant HSE certifications such as Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Safety, First Aid, Risk Assessment or other recognised HSE training will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with the relevant recognised professional or occupational health and safety institution/body in Zambia, where applicable.
• Proof of current registration and/or practising membership must be provided upon application.
• Must maintain valid professional registration/membership throughout employment where such registration is applicable to the position.

EXPERIENCE

• 1–2 years' experience in Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or a related environment will be an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, mining, logistics, warehousing or a similar industrial environment will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with relevant qualifications and strong practical HSE knowledge but limited experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety principles.
• Understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of incident and accident reporting procedures.
• Understanding of PPE requirements and safe working practices.
• Good report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections and identify hazards.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to enforce safety rules professionally and consistently.
• Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Responsible Safety-Conscious Professional Disciplined Assertive Confident Honest Ethical Proactive Observant Problem Solver

The successful candidate should be willing to learn and develop professionally and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and industrial environment.

KEY HSE SKILLS

HSE Compliance • Workplace Safety Inspections • Hazard Identification • Risk Assessment • Job Safety Analysis (JSA) • Incident Investigation • Incident Reporting • PPE Management • Safety Induction • Toolbox Talks • Emergency Preparedness • Fire Safety • First Aid • Contractor Safety • HSE Reporting • Environmental Compliance • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Word

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their application to:

📧 Email:

applications@nemchem.co.zm

Email Subject: Health and Safety Officer

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