Open Position:
Industrial
Hygienist
Reporting
Office: Head Office, Umeme Park
Building - Ubungo.
Reports
To: Principal Health Officer
Start Date: 27th
August, 2013
The Tanzania Electric Supply
Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service
quality of its Energy products for Tanzanian people. Next to its current
passion as a leading provider of electricity is to be more efficient
customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond. The Company has the
largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution network in
Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company will, in the coming
years invest heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution
network, its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites
internal applicants who are self-motivated, honest, and hardworking and
committed individual to fill the under-mentioned post in the Business
Unit of Distribution and Customer Services (Safety, Health and Claims
Section) at Head Office.
POSITION
OBJECTIVE
Ensure a sound hygienic work
environment to staff and the general public as regard to the company
activities i.e. Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Sales, Marketing
and Customer Services.
Principal
Accountabilities:
- Ensure
all company workplaces are in the top hygienic condition.
- Ensure
personal hygiene risks are identified and managed
- Ensure
all staff and facilities acquire optimal necessities as far as
industrial hygiene is concerned
- Minimize
man hour losses due to unfavorable working environment and hygienic
conditions
- Carry
out hygiene audits/ inspections for entire company to ensure they
conform to the required hygienic standards and advise on maintaining and
enhancing workers hygiene.
- Monitor
the improvement of lighting level, internal air quality (ventilation),
audio and visibility in work place to meet legal and company standards.
- Prevent
noise induced hearing loss by implementing audio screenings and analyze
the trends/statistics on hygiene education
- Conducting
regular seminars and training on hygiene regulations and procedures to
members of staff.
- Preparation of hygienic condition tender documents
technical specifications whenever a need arises.
- Preparation
of weekly monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Also, compile hygienic
condition reports from regions and plants
- Any other work related duties as directed by the
Principal Health Officer.
Self-management and personal
traits:
- Good team player
- Good
communication skills and computer literacy (Good written & spoken
English and Kiswahili are a must).
Planning skills:
- Prioritizes work and uses time
efficiently
- Plans ahead to ensure that
resources are available in time
- Ability to meet constant
deadlines
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- A
good bachelor degree in Environmental sciences, Health or equivalent
from accredited Universities/Colleges.
Experience:
- Minimum
3 years in the Occupational Health field
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Comprehensive
knowledge on Industrial hygiene,
- Knowledge
on Occupational Health Laws, Standards and Regulations,
- Ability
to manage, supervise and work
Remuneration and benefits
An attractive package shall be
offered commensurate with the skills and experience. Details will be
discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need
to apply
Applicants should send a well
written application giving full details of previous work life history,
qualifications and include two work references. Applications should be
addressed to:
SENIOR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES,
TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED (TANESCO),
UMEME PARK BUILDING - UBUNGO
P. O BOX 9024,
DAR ES SALAAM,
TANZANIA
Application
close date: 9th September, 2013