Safety Officer Full Time

1.      DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Fire & Safety Manager

1. Shall report to the Facility Manager.
2. Shall be responsible to identify, collect, evaluate and correct all Fire Safety and General Safety related issues in the hospital.
3. Is the head of security department, monitors and instructs Security Staff of the organization, to ensure that the safety conditions and a secure environment is provided to all patients/staff/visitors and vendors of the organization.
4. Shall maintain a close liaison with the Engineering department of the hospital to ensure that all Fire detection and Fire Fighting Systems are functioning and are being maintained properly and as per the laid down procedures.
5. Shall be responsible to provide training to all staff in use of Fire Fighting Equipment – on a   regular basis and shall assess the staff knowledge on such Training.

1. Shall also impart instructions and assess staff knowledge for action to be taken in Case of:

(a) Fire incident.

(b) Injury to a person.

1. Damage to the departments or personal property.
   1. Shall maintain close contacts with the nearest Civil Defense & Fire Brigade Station of the area to ensure that the Civil Defense Staff are familiar with Fire Fighting facility and   layout of the area under “Fire & Safety Manager’s control”
   2. Keep a close watch on the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials     and hazardous waste and report any breach of regulations.
   3. The Fire & Safety Manager shall have the authority to intervene, whenever conditions exist that pose an immediate threat to life or health or pose a threat of   damage to equipment or building.
   4. Shall function as the “Secretary” of the “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” of the organization.

As Secretary of the FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee, the assignment shall be as follows:

Arranges “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” Meeting agendas and takes Minutes.

1. Works with the “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” to develop and maintain an   up- to-date  safety Manual specific to the facility. Co-ordinates and/or participates   in  the   development/review of   departmental and facility-wide Safety policies and    procedures.
2. Maintains a record of all “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” Meetings on file   In accordance with    JCI standards.
3. Responsible for making recommendations to the Committee that shall improve the safety program.
4. Initiates or arranges to initiate through the in-charge of the area, any   repairs / changes to rectify all known unsafe conditions as soon as   possible.
5. Attends pertinent training sessions as available and imparts training to other staff on a regular basis.
6. Reports regularly to the “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” on conclusions, recommendations, actions, and evaluations of the Safety, Fire Safety, Security, and   Utility Management Programs.
7. Conducts and/or participates in hazard surveillance and incident reporting on a regular basis.
8. Actively participates in the safety management process & in JCI accreditation project.
9. Regularly performs safety and security activities recognized as the most important complex.
   1. Use a uniform format and content for planning documents.
   2. Provide a described planned service of the department.
   3. Guide the provision of identified services.
   4. Address the staff knowledge and skills needed to assess and to meet patient needs.
   5. Coordinate and/or integration of services within and with other departments and services.

1.      DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Fire & Safety Manager

1. Shall report to the Facility Manager.
2. Shall be responsible to identify, collect, evaluate and correct all Fire Safety and General Safety related issues in the hospital.
3. Is the head of security department, monitors and instructs Security Staff of the organization, to ensure that the safety conditions and a secure environment is provided to all patients/staff/visitors and vendors of the organization.
4. Shall maintain a close liaison with the Engineering department of the hospital to ensure that all Fire detection and Fire Fighting Systems are functioning and are being maintained properly and as per the laid down procedures.
5. Shall be responsible to provide training to all staff in use of Fire Fighting Equipment – on a   regular basis and shall assess the staff knowledge on such Training.

1. Shall also impart instructions and assess staff knowledge for action to be taken in Case of:

(a) Fire incident.

(b) Injury to a person.

1. Damage to the departments or personal property.
   1. Shall maintain close contacts with the nearest Civil Defense & Fire Brigade Station of the area to ensure that the Civil Defense Staff are familiar with Fire Fighting facility and   layout of the area under “Fire & Safety Manager’s control”
   2. Keep a close watch on the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials     and hazardous waste and report any breach of regulations.
   3. The Fire & Safety Manager shall have the authority to intervene, whenever conditions exist that pose an immediate threat to life or health or pose a threat of   damage to equipment or building.
   4. Shall function as the “Secretary” of the “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” of the organization.

As Secretary of the FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee, the assignment shall be as follows:

Arranges “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” Meeting agendas and takes Minutes.

1. Works with the “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” to develop and maintain an   up- to-date  safety Manual specific to the facility. Co-ordinates and/or participates   in  the   development/review of   departmental and facility-wide Safety policies and    procedures.
2. Maintains a record of all “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” Meetings on file   In accordance with    JCI standards.
3. Responsible for making recommendations to the Committee that shall improve the safety program.
4. Initiates or arranges to initiate through the in-charge of the area, any   repairs / changes to rectify all known unsafe conditions as soon as   possible.
5. Attends pertinent training sessions as available and imparts training to other staff on a regular basis.
6. Reports regularly to the “FACILITY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY Committee” on conclusions, recommendations, actions, and evaluations of the Safety, Fire Safety, Security, and   Utility Management Programs.
7. Conducts and/or participates in hazard surveillance and incident reporting on a regular basis.
8. Actively participates in the safety management process & in JCI accreditation project.
9. Regularly performs safety and security activities recognized as the most important complex.
   1. Use a uniform format and content for planning documents.
   2. Provide a described planned service of the department.
   3. Guide the provision of identified services.
   4. Address the staff knowledge and skills needed to assess and to meet patient needs.
   5. Coordinate and/or integration of services within and with other departments and services.

1. QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS

Education

1. Educational level – acquired through completion of related Diploma In Safety Engineering

• NEBOSH QUALIFIED
• IOSH & OSHA QUALIFIED
  1. Experience – At least two years of experience in a public safety occupation.
  2. Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge in Arabic is desirable.
  3. Knowledge of state laws related to the safety of people and property.
  4. Knowledge of the principles of safety, accident, and fire prevention.
  5. Knowledge of first aid methods and techniques.
  6. Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to the safety and security of people and property.
  7. Ability to maintain composure and respond properly during emergencies.
  8. Ability to learn and apply written laws, rules, and regulations related to the work.
  9. Ability to work independently.
  10. Ability to plan, develop and conduct employee safety, fire prevention and accident prevention programs.