Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Administrator

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We provide subsidized nutritious meals to primary school children to improve nutrition education outcomes. We are a not for profit organization that works with vulnerable children in the public school system to improve their lives and school performance. Founded in 2012, Food for Education provides subsidized school meals every day to over 15,000 kids with a goal of feeding 1,000,000 kids by 2025.

JOB SUMMARY

The OSH administrator will play a key role in championing workplace safety and health. They will coordinate and administer the organization's occupational safety and health (OSH) programs in achieving compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007, WIBA 2007, and other relevant regulations. The OSH Administrator will also manage documentation, training, inspections, and workplace incident response.Qualifications and ExperienceDiploma/Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Law, Engineering, or related fieldProfessional certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA). Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems preferred.Minimum 3 years’ OSH experience, preferably in Manufacturing/Construction/NGOStrong knowledge of OSHA 2007, WIBA 2007, Factory Rules, and NEMA regulationsCertified in First Aid and Fire Safety by an approved institutionProficient in MS Office + any HSE software

RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance and DocumentationSupports and coordinates the implementation of the OSH workplan, including medical surveillance, occupational injury incident reporting, and communication coordination with the F4E-appointed intermediary or policy providerDrive workplace OSH compliance and standards through effective policy implementation and monitoringEnsure regulatory compliance while promoting safety awareness in achieving personnel protection, office assets, and the working environmentEnsure statutory registrations are up to date: workplace registration, fire certificates, plant and equipment certificatesDocumentation and record keeping of all defined budgets and expenditures for all activities within the OSH scope, while ensuring assets and inventory managementDocumentation & Keep records of all incidents, near misses, training, medical exams, and equipment inspectionsSupports coordination and execution of statutory OSH audits, emergency response planning, and environmental initiativesMaintain OSH Management systems with regular updates to ensure alignment with current regulatory, statutory, and industry best practices in liaison with the managerSupport in the preparation of OSH monthly reports and weekly activities updatesSupport in the administration of the OSH Budget, ensuring all activities are carried out in a timely and efficient mannerMaintain and update OSH work stream trackers - Workplace Mapout, WIBA GPA tracker, etcEnsure and support on OSH vendors/supplier management, ensuring follow-up on PO’s, confirmation of goods and services delivery, and payment within the stipulated organization's procurement guidelinesRisk Management & InspectionConduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments across Kitchens, warehouses, and officesIdentify hazards: chemical, physical, ergonomic, psychosocial, and recommend control measuresImplement control measures to mitigate risks, maintain the register, and ensure follow-up of corrective actionsPrepare & coordinate external audits & certifications: DOSHS, ISO 14001, ISO45001, and support in closing all the corrective actionsInspect PPE, first aid kits, fire equipment, and emergency exits to ensure they are in order and service schedules are met.Training & AwarenessOrganise mandatory OSH trainings: induction for new staff, visitors, statutory first aid, fire marshal, work-at-height, etcDevelop toolbox talks, safety alerts, and posters. Run safety campaigns and drillsRegularly update the Safety & Health Committee on legal changes and best practicesMaintain training matrix and ensure 100% compliance for high-risk rolesIncident ManagementServe as the first point of contact for workplace injuries, near misses, and dangerous occurrencesSupport investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses, document root causes, and track implementation of corrective actionsEnsure timely reporting and GPA,  DOSHS WIBA Process is adhered to, and closure in  liaison with our intermediary and insurance providerLiaise with HR on WIBA GPA claims, injured employee wellbeing, WIBA GPA documentation follow-ups, and return-to-work programsReporting & DocumentationPrepare OSH reports, dashboards, and trackersMaintain documentation related to safety, procedures, audits & compliance

REQUIRED SKILLS

Work place safety, Environment law, Compliance, HSE (Health, Safety and Environment), Engineering, Safety systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree