Manager, Safety at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• To promote a Safety culture through sustainable risk based policies and procedures
• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing HR Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business scorecard. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT &  Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
• Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimization, etc.), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.
• Serve HR Division’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Build strategic partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviours and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.
• Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score.
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a  close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Support Regulatory team to develop EAR/EIA strategies to achieve all element on the business
• Facilitate Occupational Health & Safety Committee Meetings with key stakeholders
• Deploy Incident Response and Management process across MTNN facilities
• Develop and deploy programs to effectively manage Safety risks.
• Maintain and ensure effective communication of Safety policies, processes, procedures, regulations and standards to employees.
• Manage and coordinate Safety audits and regulatory inspections across workplaces and facilities, provide periodic updates and propose recommendations for improvement
• Advice management on implications of current and emerging safety legislation, including evaluation options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop Emergency Response Plans and serve as primary contact for workplace injury and incident management and notification, investigation, and case  management.
• Conduct investigations on workplace near-miss incidents and accidents and develop measures to prevent recurrences.
• Maintain a Safety Management Information System (SMIS) by recording all accident reports in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
• Participate in MTN Group Insurance Risk Survey and ensure closure of issues raised
• Review and audit related third party service providers to ensure compliance with company, industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Conduct Safety audits of third party facilities to ascertain fit for use (Hotels, Event Centers, etc.)
• Participate in new employee onboarding process
• Facilitate safety, accident prevention and investigation training programs
• Provide support for litigations and serve as witness in court summons
• Assign specific roles and responsibilities amongst regional teams for the effective and timely management of processes.
• Manage, Intervene, escalate & resolve issues concerning direct reports
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions

Experience & Training
Education:

• First  degree in related discipline
• Certification in ISO 45000 2018/Certification in ISO 14000 2015
• Possession of NEBOSH Diploma or Masters on Occupational Health & Safety

Experience:

• 6-13 years working experience which includes:
• Mid-Management track record of 3 years or more
• 6 years relevant experience in Telco, Electrical services, Oil & Gas & FMCG
• 2 years’ Experience in Generalist Safety roles in a multinational company preferably at Mid-management level
• Experience in proactive Hazard Management & Risk assessment capabilities
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Proficient in MS Office Applications and other Microsoft tools
• Ability to use and understand Safety software tools and applications, and apply it to work
• Experience in Professional Safety, Health and Environment Functions, with good exposure/level of experience in Safety
• Experience in applicable regulatory requirements in nigeria

Minimum Qualification

• B.Sc or HND