Health And Safety Officer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Maarif Education is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Officer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is essential in supporting Maarif Education's commitment to safeguarding the welfare and protection of all children and young people. The Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive school health and safety plans, ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors across all school sites.

This position will provide local guidance and support to all stakeholders, ensuring that health and safety practices adhere to both domestic and international standards. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining a secure and healthy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily health and safety inspections across school sites to ensure a hazard-free environment, preparing weekly reports and monthly work for the monthly scorecard.
• Perform risk assessments and enforce preventative measures across all school campuses.
• Check firefighting and alarm systems, follow up with contractors, and conduct equipment inspections to ensure correct installation and operation.
• Apply precautionary measures according to Ministry of Health instructions for any infectious diseases.
• Develop emergency plans and conduct mock drills for each semester, training staff accordingly and carrying out drills and exercises on managing emergency situations.
• Conduct safety awareness workshops for students and all staff within the schools.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses that have occurred within incident areas and take immediate and further actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and orientations for new employees and staff training.
• Ensure the follow-up and implementation of security contracts and their terms.
• Identify training needs and communicate them to management.
• Ensure proper traffic management within the site and externally, especially in cases of road work.
• Supervise clinics and ensure that clinic equipment needs are met.
• Oversee the work of the school safety committees.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science degree.
• NEBOSH certification.
• IOSH certification.
• OSHA certification.
• ISO 45001:2018 certification.
• KAWADER qualification.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in communication and language skills.
• Proficiency in office software.
• Skills in auditing and report writing.
• Teamwork and professional ability.
• Time management.
• Ability to create plans.
• A positive mindset for approaching challenges.
• Crisis management skills.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field. The Health and Safety Officer will work within the Maarif Education school sites in Riyadh.