Occupational Safety & Health Officer (Level 6) - Employee Relations Section - Kingston

Summary

To develop, implement and monitor Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OSHE) policies, regulations and guidelines for Tax Administration Jamaica in accordance with national and international standards; Provide technical advice to the TAJ Executive and other relevant authorities within TAJ. 💰Salary: $6,333,301 - $8,517,585 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Occupational health and safety policies, procedures and standards for the organization developed and implemented;
  • • OSHE reviews conducted;
  • • Accidents/injuries), incidents, illnesses and near misses investigated
  • • Hazard mitigation plan developed and implemented;
  • • Workplace Hazard Analysis activities conducted;
  • • Air quality checks done and recommendations made;
  • • Orientation program on occupational health, safety and environment in the workplace developed and implemented;
  • • OSHE training and sensitization programmes developed and conducted;
  • • Emergency response measures implemented
  • • Reports prepared and submitted.

• Technical and Professional Duties:

  • • Develops and implements occupational safety, health and environmental (OSHE) policy and guidelines for Tax Administration Jamaica;
  • • Reviews OSHE policy, procedures and standards to determine if it is in keeping with national and international standards;
  • • Conducts sensitization sessions to apprize employee of TAJ’s OSHE policy and guidelines;
  • • Develops, implements and monitors a workplace hazard analysis checklist for use by senior employee and safety wardens;
  • • Provides expertise and assistance in OSHE related matters to all relevant stakeholders;
  • • Represents the organization at various levels in different fora on matters relating to OSHE;
  • • Conducts risk assessment, OSHE surveys, hazard analysis and fact finding reviews of occupational safety & health issues and recommends mitigating measures where applicable;
  • • Monitors and investigates matters with life threatening implications and provide a report for the matter to be addressed at the highest level;
  • • Monitors safe workplace practices and recommends corrective action to mitigate accidents;
  • • Investigates all accidents, injuries resulting from accidents, incidents, illnesses and near misses and submits report to relevant stakeholders;
  • • Organise and plan air quality checks with approved providers, analyse reports and make recommendations from findings;
  • • Reviews and investigates current workplace practices and procedures and recommends changes where necessary to comply with proper health and safety guidelines;
  • • Conducts audits to determine worker’s compliance with recommended OSHE practices;
  • • Maintains database of occupational safety, health and environmental hazards found;
  • • Conducts needs analysis of OSHE resources and the current provisions within the TAJ’s budget;
  • • Conducts assessment of building plans and floor layouts for TAJ properties and makes recommendations to relevant stakeholder;
  • • Performs risk analysis following emergencies and disasters and recommends the necessary resources;
  • • Collaborates with Procurement Unit to design and review Terms of Reference (TOR) for OSHE service providers;
  • • Collaborates with stakeholders to design, implement and distribute an accident response and reporting manual and incident reporting form;
  • • Collaborates with the Training Section to design and develop OSHE training programs and evaluation methods and for their effective and timely delivery;
  • • Plans, co-ordinates and executes emergency procedure drills and simulations;
  • • Collaborates with the Training Section to design, develop and conduct OSHE training in hazardous materials for relevant employee;
  • • Conducts safety and health sensitization sessions and activities with all employees.
  • • Makes recommendation for TAJ’s participation in external health & safety activities/sessions.
  • • Supports the identification and management of risks within the organization and by extension the respective area of work;
  • • Performs other related duties assigned by the Director, Employee Relations.

• This job is satisfactorily performed when:

  • • The occupational health and safety policies, procedures and standards are developed and implemented in accordance with national and international standards and by the required deadline;
  • • OSHE reviews are conducted and the recommendations made in a timely manner;
  • • Hazard Mitigation plan is developed and implemented according to established standards and within agreed timeframe;
  • • Workplace hazard analysis activities are conducted according to stipulated format and within the specified timeframe;
  • • Orientation programme on occupational health, safety and environment in the workplace is developed and implemented according to stipulated format and within agreed timeframe;
  • • OSH sensitization programmes are developed according to stipulated format and within the agreed timeframe;
  • • Air quality checks done and recommendations made in accordance with national and international standards and within agreed timelines;
  • • Accidents (injuries), incidents, illnesses and near misses investigations done within required timeframe;
  • • Emergency response procedures implemented in accordance with established guidelines;
  • • Reports prepared and submitted in keeping with established standard and agreed timelines;

Required Skills

• Specific Knowledge:

  • • Expert knowledge of current occupational health, safety and environmental policy, principles and practices;
  • • Comprehensive knowledge of handling and acceptable disposal methods for dangerous goods;
  • • Knowledge of the functions and operations of TAJ;
  • • Knowledge of computer systems and the relevant application.

• Required Skills and Specialised Techniques:

  • • Excellent investigation and research skills
  • • Excellent analytical, planning and organising skills;
  • • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills;
  • • Excellent time management skills;
  • • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team skills.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences or equivalent qualifications;
• • Post graduate Certificate or specialized training in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Studies;
• • At least three (3) years experience in a related position.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Working Conditions:

  • • Normal office environment
  • • Exposure to hazardous conditions
  • • Must be available to assist with the implementation of logistics for an Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) during any emergency/natural disaster;
  • • Travel (60-75%)

Applications with resumes should be submitted no later than Thursday, July 3, 2025 to: The Recruitment Officer Tax Administration Jamaica Donald Sangster Building (5th Floor), 116 East Street Kingston 4 ✉️ Email: taj-jobs@taj.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Should Include: Occupational Safety & Health Officer (Level 6) - Employee Relations Section - Kingston 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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