Safety Health and Environment Manager

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KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key work outputs include:

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of OHS and Waste Management Systems, policies and procedures, whilst supporting and motivating line management and supervisors to provide Safety, Health and Environmental Leadership.
• Facilitate, monitor and support management practices and projects aimed at achieving an organizational culture focused on OHS & Waste. Recognize and support the increase in the maturity of the organization’s culture and its effect on how to function effectively as an OHS Practitioner/Professional.
• Coordinate and support the development and maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring identification of key risks, implementation and maintenance of critical risk controls and leading the SHEQ Risk Management team.
• Co-ordinate and lead processes for monitoring, measuring and evaluation of SHEQ performance
• Use data management systems for collecting and validating information relevant to SHEQ, as well as interpreting information to develop business cases for SHEQ improvement strategies and activities at operational level.
• Communicate, engage with and influence line management and workers to mitigate risk and optimize effective waste management as well as optimising health and safety of workers and others at the workplace.
• Apply legal, professional and ethical standards to practise to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to SHEQ.
• Provide the necessary Technical Leadership and support in terms of Safety, Health, Environment(Waste)

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality(SHEQ) Programme

• Compile and revise the annual SHEQ Programme with the relevant Facility Manger to ensure the Business and Strategic SHEQ objectives for the facility will be met.
• Advocate, monitor and drive the protection and promotion of workers' health, the protection of the environment and contribution to a safe and sustainable development.
• Provide technical support, coaching and mentoring to drive current OHS and Waste practices to ensure Company goals and objectives are achieved.
• Co-ordinate the required SHEQ Risk Assessment and Management Processes at facility level
  • Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Risks assessments are conducted and reviewed as per Legislative requirements and Group Policy.
  • Advise line managers on the recognition, evaluation and control of environmental factors or stressors arising in or from the workplace.
  • Support identification and implementation of critical controls for effective OHS risk management and OHS risk minimization.
  • Advise Line managers and workers on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing, based on appropriate Risk Controls.
  • Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of hazard and risk controls with an emphasis on critical controls, including the identification of actual and potential failure in controls.
  • Conduct and co-ordinate workplace inspections/walkthrough surveys to evaluate effectiveness of risk controls.
• Advise on Occupational Hygiene Survey requirements.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate processes and procedures to investigate, analyze and report on incidents and nonconformities indicating failures or inadequacies of controls.
• Provide facility management and operations with legal compliance advice on strategy requirements for Safety, Health and Waste related acts and legislation.
• Coordinate and Facilitate Health, Safety and Integrated Waste Committee meetings in line with legislative requirements and best practises.
• Participate and/or coordinate Major Incident Committee Meetings; provide input into the Major Incident Plans, training and drills required.
• Evaluate and manage emergency and disaster preparedness in line with Netcare policies.
• Coordination of annual employee wellbeing days/initiatives in conjunction with HR and/or the Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner, including referral of employees when needed to ensure optimal physical and mental wellbeing.
• Collate and Review monthly Occupational Health and reports to ensure timeous identification of trends and associated risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance of OHS records.

Waste management (Environment)

• Perform duties as the designated Waste Officer for the Facility.
• Advise line managers and workers on legal requirements with regards to appropriate Waste Management which include segregation, containerisation, storage, transport and disposal of waste.
• Compile the Site Specific Waste Management plan.
• Conduct and co-ordinate workplace inspections/walkthrough surveys to evaluate effectiveness of Environmental (Waste) risk controls.
• Coordinate, monitor and provide support to facilities with environmental aspects and impact assessments.(Part of SHEQ Risk Management process)
• Advise on sentinel and major Environmental and Waste incidents.
• Coordinate the capturing and monitoring of waste volumes at facilities. Evaluate reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance of waste records
• Drive waste minimisation projects and initiatives in order to meet the zero waste to landfill goal

Radiation Safety

• Co-ordinate and manage compliance with regards to Dosimeters and Radiation Safety at the facility.
• Investigate radiation incidents and refer over exposure incidents for assessment by an OHNP.
• Assist the responsible radiographer and licence holder of the facility by fulfilling the duties of the Radiation Safety Officer.
• Coordinate and Manage administration relating to Individual Equipment Records with the applicable line manager, responsible radiographer and physicist.
• Co-ordinate and participate in Radiation Protection committee Meetings.

Quality Management, Reviews & Auditing

• Coordinate and participate in Netcare Quality reviews and/or external certification audits.
• Identify, analyse, and evaluate risks, non-conformances, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Applies cognitive and technical skills to develop creative solutions to complex problems relating to SHEQ.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of SHEQ management systems in line with business strategy and objectives.
• Reporting and decision making to be evidence based.
• Facilitate the identification and management of SHE implications of organizational change and influence the change process to minimize adverse effects and maximize positive effects of the change.
• Analyze and apply data to identify trends and information to monitor and report on SHEQ performance.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Build and maintain Internal and stakeholder relationships

• Develop and establish professional and collaborative relationships with all line managers and heads of departments within the organisation.
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and consultation within the facility, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public on SHE related processes.
• Influence management decision making to consider SHE implications. Must be able to influence others to ensure successful execution of tasks and projects relating to SHEQ.
• Support and motivate management and through them, all people in the facility, to pro­vide SHEQ leadership and to give appropriate priority to SHEQ in relation to other business objectives.
  • Engage with managers at all levels in the organiza­tion to develop their responsibility and leadership in OHS and Waste.
• Work closely with Infection prevention control practitioners, Line Managers and HOD’s to support them in OHS and Waste related matters
• Engage with stakeholders and others to promote innovation in managing OHS and Waste
• Communicate and liaise with other business partners, OHS regulators and other external bodies on behalf of the organization.

Education and training facilitation

• Support the development and maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by analysing SHE training needs within the facility.
• Co-ordinate and/or facilitate OHS and Waste related training.
• Conduct induction training for Occupational Health and Waste for all new employees in order to ensure full understanding of duties of employer and employee.
• Evaluate compliance to micro induction and training at departmental level.
• Coordinate health education awareness with the OHNP:  e.g.  Alcohol abuse, smoking, lifestyle diseases, shift work, HIV, TB etc.
• Mentoring and coaching of line managers and personnel in relation to OHS & Waste Management requirements and responsibilities.

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goal.
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Managing the implementation of all SHE processes and systems at site level and providing the line managers and SHE Representatives with the required support throughout the implementation.
• Lead by example to peers and co-workers on good SHE practice and behaviour. 

Personal and professional development

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge. Ensure currency of own SHE conceptual understanding, industry practice and technical knowledge.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving SHEQ Management Systems, policies and procedures.
• Attend workshops and seminars related to Occupational Health, Environmental Management and Waste.
• Promote and comply with laws and regulations governing professional practice of OHS and related activities.
• Operate with a level of autonomy to conceptualize, plan, implement and evaluate SHE projects and risk control and management processes.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Safety or Environmental Health or Environmental Management or Occupational Health Nursing or industry equivalent with a – (NQF 6/7 qualification.)

Preferred

• Registration with SAIOSH and/or other applicable professional body.

Preferred

• Vocational Training related to Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health or environmental management with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in field of study.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others.

Preferred

• Experience in Health Care industry is preferred.
• Project Management experience will be advantageous.
• Managerial experience will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of global sustainability initiatives and best practices.
• Knowledge of OHS Act, COID Act, Environmental Legislation
• Excellent understanding of relevant legislation applicable to OHS.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comprehensive Understanding of Risk Management Processes

Preferred

• Risk Management
• Project Management

SKILLS

Coaching Others

• The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching.

Leading and Managing Change

• The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide leadership in times of uncertainty.

Performance Development

• The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team to achieve set objectives.

Taking Action

• Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.

Decision Making

• Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.

Managing Self

• Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.

Customer Focus and Service Delivery

• The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
• *Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship

Adapting and Responding to Change

• Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives and managing own reaction to change.

Continuous Improvement

• The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Personal Work Ethic

• Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships

• Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication

• The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork

• Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge

• The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
• Travel within the region to support the functions of the role will be required.

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values
At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• At Netcare, our core value is care.
• We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.