Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Officer- Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd

Job Title: Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Officer

Location: Lira

Reporting To: Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager

Key Result Areas:

• Draft, implement, and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Health, and Safety.
• Develop, implement, administer, and maintain EHS protocol for the 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 provide relevant training to staff in coordination with the Human Resource Department.
• Formulate corporate short-term and long-term EHS objectives and plans.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations.
• Promote EHS plans and monitor, evaluate, and report performance against the 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 health and safety and QMS guidelines at all times.
• Compile EHS data and report all reportable incidents to HOD accurately and within specified timeframe.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the SHEQ/Compliance Manager.

Job Ref. No.: MIUL/EHS/03/24/LIRA

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of various laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures affecting a manufacturing organization.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar field.

Skills & Professional Attributes Required:

• Ability to work independently and complete assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional personal presentation.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and compose effective correspondence.
• Familiarity with system management tools, concepts, and methodologies.
• Decision-making skills.

Application Process: If you are passionate about finding and hiring great talent, we would like to have a conversation with you. Interested candidates should visit our website at www.mukwano.com, go to the career page, and upload a Cover letter stating the Job Ref No. in the subject line, CV, and Academic Credentials. All attachments should be submitted as a single PDF document.