Occupational Health Specialist Job World Bank Group

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• The Occupational Health Specialist (Safety) supports the delivery of the WBG Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System. This includes fundamental OH&S risk assessment and management principles, onsite evaluations, workplace investigations, data analysis, training and recommendations on program improvement.
• The role is supervised by the Senior Occupational Health Specialist (I), Safety.

Scope and Complexity

• Acts with autonomy and independence in the day-to-day performance of the positions function that includes;
• Implementing WBG overarching directives, procedures and guidelines for the WBG OH&S Management System
• Implementing the WBG OHS accountability framework for WBG OH&S Management System
• Establishing and fostering staff engagement and involvement to foster ownership and accountability on OH&S issues
• Designing and implementing OH&S work programs to reduce the likelihood of incidents and injuries to WBG staff through hazard identification, analysis and control and effective monitoring
• Coordinating and participating in global OH&S initiatives, assessments, and programs across the WBG
• Providing technical briefings and content, to the WBG OH&S committee and management on OH&S policy implementation, progress, findings and accountability
• Making decisions, on potentially complex issues with updates to the supervisor as required, obtaining approval as needed from higher management.
• Liaise and coordinate with partner units within the HQ location.
• Coordinating and interacting with United Nations (UN) System and academic organizations on OH&S programmatic elements

Duties and Accountabilities

• The incumbent is accountable for the delivery of occupational health, safety and environmental services within the work programs:
  • Coordinate overall OH&S support to staff in the HQ location
  • Undertake OH&S/Environmental evaluations including workplace assessments on hazard identification and risk prevention mitigation measures in accordance with H&S hierarchy of control
  • Design and implement OH&S training platforms and programs including stratification of training to staff, managers and OH&S focal points in the processes of OH&S risk assessment and management processes
  • Design and establish behavior-based safety systems for risk and injury reduction 
• Document and Data Management
  • Support and maintain the overarching OH&S data management system inclusive of incident accident reporting, incident accident investigation and actions and workflow processes for notification and tracking.  
  • Utilize the standardized document repository for workplace records and record management
• Operational Control
  • Establish and evaluate benchmarked standards on OH&S risks in compliance with recognized authorities and standards (ACGIH, OSHA, ASHRAE EU-OSHA, CDC, HSE) 
  • Implement WBG OH&S strategies for risk and health hazards, inclusive of workplace and environmental hazards
  • Direct, advise and coordinate onsite health and safety evaluations within WBG including occupational and industrial hygiene strategy and assessments
  • Operationalize Health and Safety instruments across WBG locations
  • Identify and support health & safety focal points within region/globally
• Record and record management
  • Monitors and provides oversight on the WBG OHS Incident Reporting System for  incident, investigations, assessment reports corrective and preventative actions including as required noncompliance actions and follow-ups where applicable
• Audit and continuous improvement
  • Designs and establishes behavior based safety systems to enhance audit and continuous improvement for risk and injury reduction 
• Monitors and evaluates the OH&S program by conducting data analysis and the identification of actionable items
• Assists in managing/monitoring OH&S vendors and vendor budgets.
• Engages and manages relationships with external partners and entities with respect to fostering internal OH&S program elements and improvement processes
• Participates and advises WBG / IMF Emergency / Crisis Management teams on contingency planning and technical assistance, as required
• Participates and contributes to WBG / IMF enterprise risk management operations

Overarching Accountabilities

Operational Activities

• Responds to organization wide to OH&S requests within a defined service time interval
• Provides support and technical advice to clients requesting OH&S services
• Maintains updates and establishes relevant databases on expenditure, utilization and accountability for OH&S service indicators
• Reviews, develops and updates standard operating procedures 
• Undertakes representative duties on behalf of the Senior Occupational Health Specialist in relation to OH&S, independently responding to staff / clients requests for information
• Applies expertise in designing strategies and utilization of personal protective equipment

Qualifications

• .An advanced University level degree (Masters) or equivalent in the disciplines of occupational health and safety/ environment / industrial safety / engineering / industrial hygiene from an accredited school, university, institute or college
• In the absence of the above, equivalent professional credentials combined with relevant education and experience can be taken into consideration
• Valid professional health and safety affiliation, membership or registration and/or a license to practice
• Ten or more years relevant work experience including global OH&S implementation experience
• Significant international experience and cultural understanding, as well as previous work with international populations to understand global variations in health, safety and environment approaches
• Experience in public health that includes food services and HACCP systems, water quality, pest control and environmental monitoring would be an advantage.
• Expertise in data analysis, biostatistics and epidemiology would be an advantage
• High level analytical understanding of OH&S management and a track record of proactive involvement to promote safety and health in the WBG environment 
• Knowledge and ability to counsel staff on OH&S issues in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Discretion and tact in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Thorough knowledge and use of computer office technology such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other major OHS/EHS Software management systems
• Highly effective and proven skills in organizing, prioritizing, scheduling, planning and coordinating work
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written communication skills (ability to convey ideas simply and in an engaging style) 
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with team members and partners 
• Ability to undertake mission-related international travel

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