SHE MANAGER

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director – Risk and Loss Control, the incumbent will be responsible for:
-Leading the Institution in the implementation of Safety, Health and Environment policies and standards.
-Developing and maintaining SHE system documentation.
-Ensuring compliance with the requirements of all key statutory stakeholders.
-Formulating and reviewing policies, procedures, plans, and measures for continual improvement.
-Monitoring contractors’ compliance with internal legal SHE standards and procedures.
-Initiating and organizing Occupational Safety Health and Environmental training of employees and managers.
-Periodically testing emergency preparedness equipment and reporting on its performance.
-Analyzing statistical trends and other leading indicators to assess the effectiveness of SHE programs
-Identifying hazards and unsafe work practices and providing recommendations on how to manage the hazards.
-Promoting environmental protection through identifying environmental aspects and impacts in the workplace and developing control methods, procedures, and programs to mitigate negative impacts.
-Conducting SHE audits, inspections, meetings, and incident management activities.
Selecting, training, and supervising SHE cadres (i.e., firefighters, SHE Reps, and first aiders)

Qualifications and Experience

-A degree in Safety, Health and Environment; Geography and Environmental Studies/ Science or Environmental Science and Health.
-A Master’s degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management is an added advantage.
-Certificate in Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management (OSHEMAC) is a must.
-At least three years’ post-graduate working experience.

COMPETENCIES:
-Computer proficiency.
-Good leadership skills.
-Effective verbal and written communication skills
-Exceptional problem-solving skills

How to Apply

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 18 December 2025. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.