Job Summary
We are seeking a Health and Safety Executive to manage and promote a safe and healthy university campus environment in Sarawak. The role involves implementing occupational health and safety programmes, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining the University’s ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement annual health and safety plans, policies, procedures and improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate safety audits, workplace inspections, regulatory assessments and mandatory certification renewals.
- Conduct and review hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control, and maintain relevant registers.
- Review incidents, accidents and near misses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Serve as Secretary to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and prepare safety reports, records and performance statistics.
- Organise safety training, awareness programmes, emergency response training and evacuation drills for staff, students and contractors.
- Liaise with government authorities, internal departments and contractors to ensure health and safety compliance.
- Supervise and guide health and safety personnel and support departments in implementing safe work practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution. Candidates with a relevant Master’s degree may also be considered.
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience as a safety practitioner.
- Certified and registered with DOSH as an OSH Coordinator.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in implementing and maintaining ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
- Sound understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 and other relevant safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and codes of practice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Good planning, organisational, analytical and report-writing skills.
- Able to work independently, lead health and safety activities, supervise staff and collaborate with authorities and stakeholders.
- Highly desirable: Safety and Health Officer with a Green Book, or currently pursuing the final examination stage for Green Book competency.
- Highly desirable: Certified ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor or IRCA-certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor.
- Practical knowledge of building services operations and maintenance relating to occupational health and safety is an advantage.
Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person