Jobs at Occupational Safety and Health Authority , November , 2015

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/G/91 20th November, 2015

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is a Government Executive Agency Established by the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997. Its main function is to promote a good, sound and a healthy 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.

7.1 NURSING OFFICER II - RE-ADVERTISED -(6 POSTS)
7.1.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out general work place inspections

• Maintain records and provide written and verbal reports as required

• Prepare monthly and annual reports

• Planning and implementing specific occupational health programmes for both workers and management

• Compile monthly and annual reports

• Keep records of Inspections

• Conduct orientation and induction courses to new employees

• Carry out health impact assessment

• Provide input for occupational health surveys and researches

• Provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, occupational health issues

• Prepare articles on occupational health

• Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on occupational health

• Provide input to Public Relations Office on occupational health issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management

• Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods

• Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented

• Review documents from stakeholders

• Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature

• Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations

• Assist in the carrying out of statutory medical examination (Pre- employment, periodic, exit and special)

• Performing any other related duties.

7.1.2  QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing  from a recognized Institution

7.1.3  REMUNERATION

• Salary Scale: OSHA-Scale 6.1

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

v. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vi. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

vii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

viii. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

ix. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.

x. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xi. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv. Deadline for application is 4th  December, 2015

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

i. All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address;

http://portal.ajira.go.tz/

(This address can also be found at PSRS Website,  Click

‘Recruitment Portal’)

ii. MUHIMU: KUMBUKA KUWEKA (ATTACH) BARUA YAKO YA MAOMBI. ANUANI YA BARUA HIYO IELEKEZWE KWA KATIBU, OFISI YA RAIS SEKRETARIETI YA AJIRA KATIKA UTUMISHI WA UMMA S.L.P 63100, DAR ES SALAAM.