HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR

HSE Policy Implementation

• Support development and rollout of HSE policies, procedures, and SOPs across all JIB locations

• Ensure all staff are aware of and comply with HSE requirements

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

• Conduct workplace risk assessments and job hazard analyses

• Maintain risk registers

• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions

Incident Reporting & Investigation

• Manage the incident reporting system

• Conduct or support incident investigations

• Compile incident reports and ensure corrective actions are closed out

• Report to Head of HR and Country MD as required

Safety Inspections & Audits

• Conduct regular workplace safety inspections and internal HSE audits

• Identify non-conformances and track closure of findings

• Support external HSE audits

Safety Training & Awareness

• Coordinate and deliver HSE induction training for new joiners

• Develop and deliver ongoing safety awareness programmes

• Maintain HSE training records

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor HSE legislation and regulatory requirements across all JIB operating countries

• Maintain compliance calendars

• Coordinate regulatory inspections and submissions

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and evacuation procedures

• Coordinate emergency drills and tabletop exercises

• Liaise with local emergency services where required

HSE Reporting & Documentation

• Compile monthly/quarterly HSE statistics (LTIs, near-misses, first aid cases)

• Maintain HSE documentation registers

• Prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies

PPE & Safety Equipment Management

• Manage PPE procurement, issuance, and inspection

• Ensure adequate stock of safety equipment

• Coordinate maintenance and testing of safety-critical equipment

• Any other duties as assigned by the Business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) required

• NEBOSH Diploma or IOSH Managing Safely certification an advantage

• Membership of a relevant HSE professional body (e.g. IOSH) preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years in an HSE coordination or officer role

• Experience in a multi-site or multinational environment preferred

• Knowledge of HSE legislation in sub-Saharan Africa or international HSE frameworks (ISO 45001, ISO 14001) an advantage

• Experience in waste management, construction, or industrial/operations environment desirable

Skills

• Risk assessment, incident investigation, HSE audit, report writing, MS Office, HSE management systems, training delivery

Competencies

• Detail-oriented, assertive, proactive, strong communication skills, ability to influence behaviour at all levels, commitment to zero-harm culture, culturally aware