INSPECTOR II (PLANT SAFETY)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA)

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 advise Government on in all matters related to Occupational and Health activities in the Country by enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 5 of 2003. It also conducts research, consultancy and training in Occupational Safety and Health. The Agency invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian to fill vacancy at the offices in Tanzania mainland. The Occupational Safety and Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer, women and disabled people are highly encouraged to apply.

27.1 INSPECTOR II (PLANT SAFETY) – 1 POST

27.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out work place inspections,

• Conduct plant safety risk assessment, • Prepare monthly and annual reports,

• Planning and implementing specific plant and safety programmes for both workers and management,

• Compile monthly and annual reports,

• Keep records of Inspections,

• Conduct orientation and induction courses to new employees,

• Providing plant safety consultancy services,

• Carry out accidents investigations and recommend control measures,

• Provide input for plant surveys  and researches,

• Provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, ergonomics issues,

• Prepare articles on ergonomics,

• Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on ergonomics,

• Provide input to Public Relations Office on plant safety 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,

• Scrutinize and approve drawings and plans for plants,

• Review documents from stakeholders,

• Carry out annual plant safety compliance,

• Recognize, evaluate and control workplace mechanical hazards,

• Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature,

• Collect and prepare appropriate documentation of data and information for the scope of investigation, findings, conclusions and recommendations,

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

• Participate in the court proceedings on ergonomics matters and

• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head (Plant safety)

27.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related qualification from a recognized Institution


27.1.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s 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 address and telephone numbers.

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

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. 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.

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

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

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

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

x. 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.

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

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

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

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

xv. Dead line for application is 15th October, 2013 at 3:30 p.m

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

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

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

xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti  ya  Ajira  katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.