Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Objective
To collect and analyze occupational health and safety (OHS) data in order to investigate health issues related to employees in all work places for decision making.

Duties And Responsibilities
• Collect, analyse OHS data and to ensure timely preparation and submission of Epidemiological Surveillance Reports (quarterly, semiannual and annual) in order to facilitate decision making.
• Coordinates and undertakes timely occupational epidemiological research to inform risk assessments, development of OHS policies and standards, and other risk management activities.
• Develops and reviews timely Epidemiological Surveillance Systems in order to enhance data collection and analysis.
• Undertakes fitness for work assessment of workers at the station and outreach.
• Undertakes periodically teaching and training in OHS of students in order to impart knowledge and skills.
• Coordinates and undertakes regularly public occupational health programmes in order to enhance OHS awareness
• Coordinates effectively the development of work plans in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of performance of the Unit and individuals.
• Supervises effectively utilization of human and other resources in the department in order to attain set objectives.

Qualifications And Experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications: MSc in Epidemiology or MPH (Epidemiology Biostatistics)
• Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience: 5 years working experience in the similar field
• Registered Member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• Valid Practicing License
• Computer literate with knowledge of statistical- analytical software like Epi-Info, STATA, SPSS
• Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports
• Analytical, Team Player, Innovative and Leadership qualities

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Closing Date: Wednesday, 12th April, 2024.
• For any queries contact the lnstitute on the following number: +260 750 125258 or +260 764836633
• Candidates should send a cover letter, Educational & Professional Qualifications and a detailed C.V to;
• The Director
Occupational Health and Safety Institute
P.O. Box 20205
KITWE

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