Occupational Health Specialist

Job Description

Service Duration:- Strat Date: LOA Signature Date- End Date: 6 Month after LOA Signature Date. Extendable for 6 optional months.

• Salary package 25K?for the Medical Coordinator and Occupational Health Specialist.

JOB PURPOSE:Plan, coordinate, implement and supervise Occupational Health & Hygiene Programs in AbuDhabi and Das Island locations. This include carrying out assessment studies of the Company?sexisting / future OH requirement and recommending appropriate monitoring activities atvarious operations to ensure that working conditions and environment are maintained at theoptimum level of health standards to so as to achieve ADNOC-- policy objectives onEmployees Health as per Occupational Health guidelines of ADNOCKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Job Specific Accountabilities? Carry out regular audit of workplace conditions and environment to identify prevailingoccupational health risks and advise pertinent mitigative measures? Coordinate the establishment & implementation of Occupational Health Managementsystem as per ADNOC code of practice on Health? Develop Occupational Health processes; i.e. Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)...etc. thataddress accepted International standards and applicable legislation, ADNOC Codes ofPractice and HSE Management System requirements.? Monitor the implementation of Occupational Health policy, procedures and best-fitpractices to reduce the industrial risk on employees, assets, and operations.? Develop and lead the implementation of HSE Improvement Program such as: hearingconservation, heat stress management, radiation safety, air indoor quality, chemicalexposure management, and other initiatives.? Review with Crisis Management all serious potential occupational health to ensure thatall issues are considered and effectively mitigated through emergency planning.? Implement, evaluate & provide professional advice on Health Management programsincluding Occupational Health management system (OHSAS 18000)? Plan, advise and assist in conducting work environment & biological monitoring samplingto determine major sources of airborne contaminants such as SO2, H2S, welding fumes,Isocyanates and other substances hazardous to worker?s health? Prepare detailed reports of OH monitoring and provide advise on deviations from optimalworkplace conditions, existing and potential occupational risks? Evaluate and participate in the approval of new/revised operating procedures, systems,measures and other remedial actions relevant to health and environment? Evaluate information / data on toxic chemicals and other substances including wastematerials & assess their impact on employees? health and suggest effectivecountermeasures for risk mitigation? Carry out periodic OH audits and approve adequacy of preventive measures introducedto control potential occupational health risks at work? Participate and advise in health risk assessment studies for new projects and in theevaluation of possible risks of major industrial hazards and advise on on-site / off-siterequirements.? Develop and implement employee awareness programs on Occupational Health issues? Maintain records and files of health compliance data developed through workplacemonitoring and surveillance activities, including exposure monitoring of chemical,biological or physical agents? Liaise with Das Clinic / HR in formulating an occupational health database for establishingeffective health surveillance for exposure to physical, chemical, biological & ergonomichealth hazards? Carry out statistical analysis of OH data, identify deviations from regulatory /international standards & present to management for formulating revised policy &procedures? Recommend appropriate occupational sampling equipment and scientific instruments forall the tools and instruments used for occupational health and medical matters.Generic AccountabilitiesSupervision? Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functionalobjectives.? Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to becomeproficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.Budgets? Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in theimplementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.? Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance andcost control.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures? Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, Qualitystandards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section?swork programs in line with Company and International standards.? Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.Performance Management? Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for theDepartment / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.Innovation and Continuous Improvement? Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency ofoperational processes.? Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greaterefficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issuesconfronting the function.Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability? Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation andsustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOCCode of PracticesReports? Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company ManagementCOMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Internal? Regular contact with all Das Island personnel up to Divisional VPs/Department Managersand Das HospitalExternal? Contact with counterparts within the ADNOC Group Companies, and GovernmentDepartments for co-ordination and exchange of information.WORK CONDITION:Physical Effort: Minimal, with standing, walking and driving a light vehicle while outdoors. Approximately 70% of the working time will involve sitting with PC.Work Environment: Normally air-conditioned office environment, with approximately 30% of the working time will beoutdoors

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