About US:
Mantrac Uganda Ltd is an associate company of the Mantrac Group the sole authorized Caterpillar Dealer in Uganda for Construction, Power System and Material Handling products.

Job Summary: The Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing all safety policies and practices in line with Mantrac Group’s Safety Vision and Principles, and work practices

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will ensure the company and customer HSE procedures and safe working practices are strictly followed, with the aim of reducing lost time incidents.
· Strive towards completion of comprehensive Safe Work/Operating Procedures for all Mantrac operations.
· Responsible for the implementation of a strategy for Mantrac Uganda for completing Job Safety Analysis for each task.
· Render support in the development of Risk Assessments to be carried out in each work area consistently.
· Keenly analyze accidents, and report findings of investigations and suggest corrective actions.
· Ensure and maintain procedures for the handling, storage and transport of hazardous substances including their disposal.
· Work closely with the Safety Committee functions including workplace inspections, accident investigations and quarterly meetings.
· Actively monitor the contents and condition of the first-aid boxes and fire fighting equipment
· Ensure all HSE training is carried out, for example, health & safety committee trainings, fire marshal training, first aid training or any other HSE related training as required.
· Establish and maintain safety KPI (Key Performance Indicator) data Lagging/Leading indicators.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or related qualification. A degree in health & safety will be preferred
· Possession of a diploma in health & safety or environmental sciences
· A minimum of three years’ post academic experience in Health, Safety and I or Environmental Management
· Good report writing skills and knowledge of transfer abilities

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated Curriculum vitae and cover letters with three professional referees including photocopies of your academic papers to the address below:

The Human Resource Manager,
Mantrac Uganda
Plot 17/41, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P. O. Box 7126 Kampala, Uganda
Email to: mjobs@mantracuganda.com

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th October 2015 by 5:00 pm.