Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer to effectively implement, oversee, manage, and monitor their Health and Safety Policy

Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety systems, policies, documentation, and practice in a school.

Ensure that schools meet the health and safety requirements set out by ADEK, Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC)/Department of Health (DoH) and all other relevant government and regulatory entities.

Ensure that schools safeguard the health and safety of their students, staff, contractors, sub-contractors, visitors, and other relevant stakeholders by putting in place clear and compliant policies and procedures for all on-site and school-related activities.

Ensure all staff and students receive adequate training, information, and supervision in relation to the hazards present within the school environment and within the specific area of work.

Promote a culture of responsibility and accountability towards protecting everyone from dangers (e.g., fire accidents, laboratory accidents, etc.) and spread awareness through effective communication and consultation with employees and staff.

Develop, implement, and maintain an occupational safety and health management system meeting ADPHC’s compliance requirements. including ADPHC/DoH fulfillment of periodic submissions, together with other relevant authorities’ requirements, based on school risk classification

Establish a clearly defined leadership structure of health and safety related matters within the school including delegation mechanisms and linkages with external stakeholder requirements

Ensure relevant staff training including appropriate handover and induction training for new employees and contractors.

Carry out hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures to ensure risk mitigation in crucial areas (for example, school bus services, parents pick-up and drop-off, traffic flow management, etc.).

Develop, maintain, and periodically update both an Emergency Response Plan and an Occupational Injuries Register.

Maintain records of incident investigations as part of an incident register and report (via ADEK and ADPHC electronic OSH reporting system) on a timely basis

Liaise with the school’s Safeguarding Committee or Lead, in line with the ADEK School Safeguarding Policy, to maintain sufficient supervision and monitoring of students, with full visual coverage, to safeguard against and tend to incidents.

• Minimum 5+ years of Health & Safety
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or
• Bachelor's degree
  • National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certification
  • Course on Incident Investigation and Reporting
  • Accredited First Aider and Fire Fighter
  • Knowledge of ADPHC’s electronic OSH reporting system

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.