Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health Manager at Dangote

Job Summary

Identify and prevent unhealthy exposures that may cause workplace injuries or illnesses by applying scientific knowledge to anticipate hazardous conditions that could cause an adverse health effect on a worker or the environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Advising and collaborating with management to resolve occupational health issues.
• Creating and executing studies to monitor and assess employees' exposure to health risks, and to measure the effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies, and procedures.
• Liaise with plant in charges for compiling a list of employees/contractors exposed to occupational health hazards.
• Liaise with medical officer to ensure periodic health check ups of the identified persons for occupational health hazards, like spirometry, audiometry etc.
• Overseeing biological monitoring programs.
• Assessing and analyzing research data, summarizing statistics, and compiling reports.
• Proposing and leading the implementation of programs to protect employee health and implementing ergonomics.
• Conducting regular audits of programs.
• Ensuring employee awareness of occupational health and safety concerns, programs, and regulations by conducting training and presentations.
• Implementing corrective actions and suspending operations if required.
• Advising various parties on workers' compensation claims pertaining to workplace exposures.
• Maintaining current knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.

Job Requirement

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Experiences

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience of working in a chemical process industry in a similar role.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in any branch of science
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent