Health and Safety Officer

Date: 20 Aug 2024

Location: Amman, Middle East and North Africa, JO

Company: British Council

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.

Role Purpose

To ensure a safe working environment by monitoring and enforcing health and safety standards, reporting incidents, conducting inspections, and implementing preventive measures in accordance with Jordanian regulations.

Main Accountabilities:

Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure adherence to Jordanian OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) standards and regulations. Prepare and submit comprehensive reports and statistics to the country leadership team and relevant authorities.

Risk Management and Prevention:

Monitor and evaluate workplace environments to identify hazards and implement protective measures. Conduct inspections, especially post-accident, and develop preventive action plans.

Develop and enforce safety procedures and work permits for maintenance and repair operations.

Incident Response and Emergency Preparedness:

Maintain and oversee the functionality of fire protection equipment and first aid kits.Organize and conduct fire drills and evacuation exercises annually.Coordinate emergency response, including transportation for injured persons.Provide recommendations for enhancing work methods and improving overall health and safety performance.

Training and Awareness:

Collaborate on and implement training programs to educate employees about hazards and health and safety.Ensure the presence and visibility of instructional, guiding, and warning signs for health and safety in the premises.Develop and coordinate continuous improvement plans and awareness programs.

Minimum/essential Requirements-

• A degree in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Environmental Health, or a related field is mandatory. Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Directorate - Ministry of Labour (mol.gov.jo)

Desirable Requirements-

• At least one year experience in a similar role

Further Information 

• Number of positions: 1
• Employment Type: FTC 1 year
• Location: Jordan
• Grade: 4H
• Deadline to receive applications: 4 Sep 2024 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)
• Other: This role is open to candidates who have the right to work and, are in Jordan.
• Salary: Gross 645 JOD Monthly.

Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.
It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.

apply now:

https://careers.britishcouncil.org/job/Amman-Health-and-Safety-Officer-Midd/1110888101/