Assistant Health & Safety/Compliance Officer at British High Commission

Main purpose of job:

To provide maternity cover for the Assistant Health & Safety/Compliance Officer

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide general support and assistance to the Health and Safety/Compliance Manager.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager to monitor and coordinate Health and Safety activities.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager with the management of safety and property compliance throughout the Post.
• Liaise closely with the Technical/Facilities/Estates Management team to manage issues relating to facilities service provision, buildings maintenance, fire safety equipment, non-compliance including filing and documentation.
• Provide clerical support to the Health and Safety Committee and Compliance Forum.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager to maintain and coordinate health and safety training.
• Assist the Health and Safety / Compliance Manager to maintain and coordinate property compliance assessment register.
• Assist in the identification of operational needs and preparation of risk assessments, asset registers, compliance and training of staff with adequate documentation.
• Review and record all checks on fire exits, firefighting equipment, First Aid kits, and other activities regarding the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) of equipment across BHC estates.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Documentation and safekeeping of all items in the H&S store and recording their movements within Abuja and regional posts.
• Monthly inspection of all Fire Extinguisher’s across BHC estates.
• Working closely with the Regional office managers on Property Compliance Assessment (PCA) matters.
• Identifies safety needs and work closely with procurement team on restocking.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Procurement of health and safety items
• Procurement of medical supplies
• Vendor management
• Essential qualifications, skills and experience  
• Proficient in the use of English Language (Writing, speaking, listening and reading)
• Computer Literate – Good in use of Word, outlook and Excel Packages
• Ability to learn fast on the Job
• Attention to details
• Ability to work in a high paced team
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• A self-starter, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Good organizational skills and record keeping skills

Excellent administrative skills

• 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience in Health & Safety management will be an added advantage.
• Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  
• Good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
• Membership of a Professional Association (e.g. ISPON, IOSH, etc.)