Assistant Administrative Officer(Occupational Health and Safety) at Zambia Revenue Authority

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue cnllection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result-oriented and well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacancies under the Administration and Research & policy Departments.

2.0 ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY:

GRADE – ZRA06 1 POSITION

Reporting directly to the Administration Officer- Services, the job holder will be responsible for providing daily support in the management ofthe Authority’s Occupational Health and Safety program by ensuring adherence to safety standards as well as coordinating the implementation of the Organization’s Occupational Health and Safety activities.

MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implements and follows up on reviews of safety standards and procedures.
• Conducts health and safety inspections of all premises
• Prepares reports of all Health and Safety incidents with recommendations for appropriate remedial measures
• Reviews safety procedures of contractors and hired service providers
• Conducts environmental/workplace risk assessment
• Conducts and coordinates emergency drills
• Implements and supervises a Permit to Work System where required
• Conducts workplace health and safety awareness and sensitization
• Manages Health and Safety Records
• Keeps inventory of all health and safety tools, implements and stocks such first aid boxes and their contents
• Plans routine premises and facilities inspections and prepares activities schedules for safety officers/wardens.
• Coordinates meetings and all activities of safety officers/wardens and Maintenance Assistants as well as sensitization and training
• Works closely with Head Messengers to ensure that General Workers and contracted cleaners work to meet the required cleanliness
• Ensures that all first aid boxes are correctly stocked at all times. accounts for them and monitors their consumption.
• Plans, coordinates and implements the activities, programmes Of the health and safety section of the Authority.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or General Certificate of Education or Equivalent
• Diploma in Occupational Safely Health and Environment or Equivalent
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety Health & Environment will be an added advantage
• Minimum of two (2) year’s work experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Planning and organizational skills
• Reportwriting skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Team work
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills

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