3.0 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA)

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is a Government Executive Agency established under the Executive Agencies act No. 30 of 1997. Its main function is to promote a good, sound and a health working environment by enforcing the occupational Safety and Health Act. No. 5 of 2003 through inspection of work places to detect hazards which can affect the health of workers, conducting medical examination to workers, providing education and conducting training in Occupational Safety and Health. The ultimate goal is to have health workers at a healthy work environment so as to increase productivity.
In order to achieve the compact objectives OSHA now seek applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian who are self motivated, hardworking, honest and committed to their work to fill the following positions:-

3.1.1 MEDICAL OFFICER II (1 POST)3.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Take part in specific Occupational health programmes for both workers and management
ii. Provide input for occupational health surveys and researches e.g by preparing articles on OHS
iii. Prepare monthly and annual reports
iv. Provide inputs for Business plan, strategic plan on Occupational medicine issues.
v. Keep records of Inspections
vi. Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented.
vii. Conduct risk assessments and general inspections at workplaces and identify work conditions that contribute to the overall ill health of workers and suggest improvement measure by finding root cause.
viii. Carry out health examinations and health surveillance of workers to establish and maintain database on health status of workers in different workplace settings for use in occupational health management.
ix. Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on occupational medicine
x. Provide input to Public Relations Office on occupational medicine issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management
xi. Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods
xii. Provide effective measures to protect those who are vulnerable such as disabled persons and pregnant at workplace
xiii. Ensure compliance with set standards and guideline in occupational health services at workplace.
xiv. Review documents from stakeholders
xv. Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature
xvi. Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations
xvii. Participate in assessment of workers disability as a result of occupational illness and injuries for the purpose of worker compensation and or rehabilitate programmes.
xviii. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the Head (Occupational Medicine)
3.1.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
3.1.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA salary SCALE 7.1

3.1.5 NURSING OFFICER II (1 POST)3.1.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Take part in specific Occupational health programmes for both workers and management
ii. Provide input for occupational health surveys and researches e.g by preparing articles on OHS
iii. Prepare monthly and annual reports
iv. Provide inputs for Business plan, strategic plan on Occupational medicine issues.
v. Keep records of Inspections
vi. Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented.
vii. Conduct risk assessments and general inspections at workplaces and identify work conditions that contribute to the overall ill health of workers and suggest improvement measure by finding root cause.
viii. Carry out health examinations and health surveillance of workers to establish and maintain database on health status of workers in different workplace settings for use in occupational health management.
ix. Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on occupational medicine
x. Provide input to Public Relations Office on occupational medicine issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management
xi. Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods
xii. Provide effective measures to protect those who are vulnerable such as disabled persons and pregnant at workplace
xiii. Ensure compliance with set standards and guideline in occupational health services at workplace.
xiv. Review documents from stakeholders
xv. Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature
xvi. Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations
xvii. Participate in assessment of workers disability as a result of occupational illness and injuries for the purpose of worker compensation and or rehabilitate programmes.
xviii. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the Head (Occupational Medicine)
3.1.7 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
3.1.8 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA salary SCALE 6.1

3.1.9 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE INSPECTOR II (2 POST)3.1.10 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Carry out general work place inspections
ii. Carry out work environment measurements (heat/cold stress, noise, light, dust, gases, fumes, aerosol, mist, vapour, radiation, indoor air quality, ventilation, efficiency etc.)
iii. Prepare monthly and annual reports
iv. Conduct environmental control trainings to workers and management at workplaces.
v. Operate and maintain work environment measuring equipment
vi. Provide input for and environmental control surveys and researches
vii. Provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, Occupational safety and health issues
viii. Prepare articles on and environmental control
ix. Recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards
x. Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on and environmental control
xi. Provide input to Public Relations Office on and environmental control issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management
xii. Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods
xiii. Operate technical equipment for obtaining samples
xiv. Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented
xv. Review documents from stakeholders
xvi. Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature
xvii. Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations
xviii. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the Head (Industrial Hygiene)
3.1.11 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
3.1.12 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA salary SCALE 6.1

3.1.13 PLANT INSPECTOR II (1 POST)3.1.14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Carry out work place inspections
ii. Conduct plant safety risk assessment
iii. Prepare monthly and annual reports
iv. Planning and implementing specific plant and safety programmes for both workers and management
v. Keep records of Inspections
vi. Providing plant safety consultancy services
vii. Carry out accidents investigations and recommend control measures
viii. Provide input for plant surveys and researches
ix. Provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, ergonomics issues
x. Prepare articles on ergonomics
xi. Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on ergonomics
xii. Provide input to Public Relations Office on plant safety issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management
xiii. Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods
xiv. Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented
xv. Scrutinize and approve drawings and plans for plants
xvi. Review documents from stakeholders
xvii. Carry out annual plant safety compliance
xviii. Recognize, evaluate and control workplace mechanical hazards
xix. Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature
xx. Collect and prepare appropriate documentation of data and information for the scope of investigation, findings, conclusions and recommendations
xxi. Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations
xxii. Participate in the court proceedings on ergonomics matters
xxiii. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the Head (Plant safety)
3.1.15 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related qualification from a recognized Institution
 The candidate must be registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania (ERB) as a Professional Engineer in the above mentioned fields
3.1.16 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA salary SCALE 6.1

3.1.17 DRIVER II (1 POST)3.1.18 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Drive all types of Motor Vehicles
ii. Drive properly any type of vehicle assigned to him/her
iii. Attend minor mechanical faults
iv. Undertaking routine checks on the vehicle to ensure that it is serviced
v. Sending the vehicle for service when due and advise on fuel consumption rates
vi. Ensure that vehicles are in good running condition at all times
vii. Use the vehicle only on assigned duties and to keep time when on duty
viii. Certify that the maintenance carried out on the vehicle are of adequate standards
ix. Report promptly any detected fault or defect on the motor vehicle
x. Inspect a vehicle before and after journey to verify their roadworthiness
xi. Maintain vehicle log book accurately and timely recorded
xii. Ensure that the vehicle is always having a valid insurance cover
xiii. Ensure that the vehicle assigned is always clean, in good running condition and is parked in a safe place
xiv. Perform any other duties as directed by the Head of Administration and Human Resources
3.1.19 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
i. Holder of “O” level Secondary Education with clean Driving License and Trade Test at least Grade II
ii. A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience; and
iii. VIP Drivers Certificate will be an added advantage.
3.1.20 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA salary SCALE 2.1
GENERAL CONDITIONSi. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age;
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
  • Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
  • Birth certificate
v. Applicants who will attach copies of the following certificates strictly not accepted;
  • Form IV and form VI results slips
  • Testimonials and all Partial transcripts
vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers;
vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
xii. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, 27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O.Box 63100, Maktaba Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam.
xiii. Deadline for application is 25th December, 2017 and;
xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview.
xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following 

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