Manager (EHS), Safety & Security
Entity: Aga Khan University
Division: Safety & Security
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Introduction to the Aga Khan University:
Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists, and has campuses, programs, and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change
As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.
Job Role / Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, Safety & Security, you will be responsible for Developing, reviewing and updating the EHS and Fire Prevention plans, policies and procedures in accordance with the intents of national and international rules and standards (e.g., KBCA Regulations and Standards of JCIA, NFPA, and OSHA).
- Supervise the work and performance of EHS and Fire Prevention section.
- Advise on all matters of EHS and Fire-Safety by keeping abreast of recent developments in related practices and standards.
- Manage and administer a well-trained EHS and Fire-Safety staff to prevent accidents and avoid property loss.
- Ensure regular implementation of facility inspection and environmental rounds for hazard identification and control.
- Carry out accident/incident investigation and assist in preparing incident analysis reports.
- Coordinate Construction Safety issues and implementation of Construction Safety program in coordination with Design, Project and Construction.
- Participate in Annual Risk Analysis and Hazard Vulnerability Assessment exercises.
- Maintain close linkage with facilities Management with respect to fixed fire intimation and suppression systems.
- Prepare safety awareness material including Safety Updates and Safety Posters.
- Implement the Safety Coordinators’ Program.
- Implement faculty/staff EHS and Fire-Safety Training, Drills and Awareness Assessment program through Safety Coordinators.
- Liaise with City Fire Brigade, Civil Defence and other governmental and non-governmental agencies dealing with EHS and Life-Safety issues.
- Participate in annual budget preparation process and ensure its regular monitoring.
- Act as departmental CQI and JCIA Coordinator
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:- Candidate should be B.E. or M.Sc. (Preferably in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or environmental Science).
- At least 12 to 14 years’ experience in a health care organization including 04 years in a commensurate supervisory role.
- Lead auditor ISO 9001, OSHAS 18001.
- NEBOSH General Certification.
- Ability to develop and implement Safety plans, guidelines and policies.
- Good understanding and knowledge of local and international safety standards.
- Safety Training/First Aid /CPR courses.
- Certification in Quality management with good understanding of developing/implementing Quality Management Systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Proficient in use of computer packages, especially MS Office
- Ability to work well in/with multidisciplinary teams
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
