Coordinator, Enviornment, Health & Safety

Job Description

Entity: Aga Khan UniversityDivision: Safety & SecurityLocation: Karachi, PakistanIntroduction to the Aga Khan University: The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.Job Role / Responsibilities:Reporting to Assistant Manager / Manager, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), you will be responsible to perform a variety of EHS functions including Risk Assessment and implementation and periodic updating of Safety Management Program and related policies. You will also be responsible to carry out facility inspections/ environment rounds, coordinate with relevant departments/ stakeholders for timely closure of observations and conduct a variety of training and awareness sessions.Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• assisting EHS team in the implementation, monitoring and updating of AKU Safety Management Programme and related policies
• conducting/ participating in Annual Risk Analysis/ Assessment activity
• preparing risk mitigation strategies for safety related observations
• carrying out periodic facility inspections and environmental rounds
• preparing and sharing environmental round reports with relevant stakeholders
• keeping oversight on the activities of the Safety Coordinators/ Fire Marshals, particularly in terms of capacity building on HIRA, level one environment round reports and trainings /awareness
• coordinating with departments / stakeholders for timely completion of corrective/preventive actions / implementation of control measures
• preparing EHS awareness / training material, e-modules, training calendar and EHS/ Safety updates
• conducting a variety of training and awareness sessions on workplace / personal safety, fire safety, hazardous material, waste management, disaster preparedness and ergonomics
• conducting induction/ orientation trainings for new employees
• carrying out incident / accident investigations of safety related incidents
• preparing periodic reports on EHS Activities and Facilities Management & Safety
• acting as a Secretary to the AKU Safety Committee to convene regular meetings, prepare agenda, record meeting minutes and follow up on action items
• coordinating with Radiation Protection Committee and other key areas for effective implementation of EHS Program.
• assisting Manager / Assistant Manager EHS in collection and compilation of monthly progress on EHS Performance Indicators.

• atleast a Bachelor?s Degree in Environmental Sciences / Engineering
• atleast 3 to 5 year?s practical experience of working in the field of EHS
• NEBOSH IGC / ASP qualification
• expertise in ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001
• specific EHS Training Certificates will be considered as additional qualification
• knowledge of local / national and international safety standards with particular reference to healthcare
• excellent training delivery skills coupled with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• proficiency in MS Office.

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