Manager, Health and Safety at Etisalat Nigeria

Posted on Thu 28th Aug, 2014 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Position: Manager, Health and Safety

Location:
Lagos

Job Summary
  • Lead the Health and Safety function in the management of physical, technical and personal security, ensuring that Etisalat staff and assets are protected.
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of Health and Safety policies, procedures and standards to ensure all Etisalat activities and operations are executed in a healthy, safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Principal Functions
  • Oversee the implementation of strategies for the provision of efficient and effective health and safety  support to safeguard Etisalat's assets and personnelŲ²
  • Lead and direct all activities relating to the creation and maintenance of a secure physical environment for Etisalat operations.
  • Establish physical Health and Safety standards as regards Etisalat staff/personnel, asset and business relationships.
  • Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to Health and Safety activities.
  • Continuously review the unit/ team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
  • Identify required resources, personnel, funding and allocation to achieve the unit's function/strategy.
  • Establish relationships with key internal and external stakeholders i.e. relevant agencies (Federal Road Safety Corps, Fire Service, Health Institutions, etc).
  • Coordinate regular updates on health and safety policies and procedures in line with environmental realities and innovation
  • Review periodic regional health and safety report.
  • Coordinate activities of health and safety officers ensuring optimal service delivery and compliance with stated policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate the monitoring of the effectiveness/efficiency of health and safety regularly and proffer appropriate recommendation.
  • Coordinate the analysis of health and safety information and develop relevant mitigating action steps.
  • Constitute and manage crisis management team.
  • Develop and ensure regular review and update of Health and Safety policies and guidelines in line with regulatory trends and company objectives.
  • Coordinate the implementation of safety procedures for organisation-wide operations covering: base station construction, installations, administrative offices maintenance etc.
  • Organise appropriate safety training for employees as required to foster health and safety consciousness and understanding of individual roles in implementing Etisalat's health and safety policies.
  • Implement the function's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
  • Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity.
  • Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
  • Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the unit/function.
  • Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Security
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Security.
Educational Requirements
  • First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
  • Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
Experience, Skills and Competencies
  • Six (6) to eight (8) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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