30 September 2015

Environmental Health and Safety Officer (2 Vacancies) – Kampala – Mukwano Group of Companies - 2015


About US:
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Draft, implement and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Health and Safety.
· The incumbent will develop, implement, administer and maintain EHS protocol on use of PPEs and adherence to safety and health related programs.
· Regularly review and update the corporate EHS management system manual and monitor its implementation
· Prepare and implement the EHS training plan in coordination with the Human Resource Department.
· Formulate corporate short term and long term EHS objectives and plans
· Carry out accident and incident investigations and submit relevant reports.
· Actively promote EHS plans, monitor, evaluate and report performance against plan
· Maintain auditing expertise and ensure execution of monthly / quarterly audit programs
· Maintain contacts with external parties regarding environment, Health and Safety, including government institutions.
· Offer expert advice on Environment, Health and safety to line departments
· Adhere to the health and safety and QMS guidelines at all times.
· Compile EHS data and report all incidents / accidents to HOD accurately and within specified time frame.
· Participate in implementing the corporate EHS strategy and objectives
· Offer technical direction on EHS matters to management


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The prospective Mukwano employees should hold Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science or Industrial Chemistry and any other related discipline from a recognized institution.
· A minimum of three years of relevant working experience in a similar position in a busy manufacturing set up.
· Broad knowledge and understanding of all the tools, concepts and methodologies of system management and various laws, regulations and guidelines used in manufacturing set ups.
· Possess the ability to work extra time, should possess excellent people management skills, a team player, objective, decisive and pays attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills (oral and written), report writing skills, good numerical ability, a positive attitude, a team player, flexible, results focused, takes initiative, self driven, needs minimum supervision, creative and sound customer care skills.


How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Mukwano Group should send their applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating contact details of three (3) referees should to be sent via post or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, Mukwano Group of Companies, P. O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can also be sent to: recruitment@mukwano.com. Please clearly quote the job reference as subject of your E-mail. Attachments should not exceed 2 MB.


NB: Only successful candidates will be shortlisted and contacted not later than one week after deadline.


Deadline: 3rd October, 2015




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