Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health Manager (DFL) at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health Manager (DFL)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• 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
• ​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
• Liase with plant incharges for compiling a list of employees/contractors exposed to occupational health hazards
• Liase 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in any branch of Science
• 3-5 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
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.