Senior Officer – Occupational & Environmental Health - UAE
Job Title: Senior Officer – Occupational & Environmental Health
Job Objective
Manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of OEH (Occupational & Environment Health)
programs and initiatives in line with Public Health Objectives and strategies. Assist the Section Head
in developing OEH strategies, policies, standards, programs, training materials etc. Coordinate with
regional teams and provide advice and expertise to OEH staff on all relevant aspects related to OEH.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
Managerial Role:
Supervise activities performed by staff and ensure they are completed efficiently, accurately, and
in a timely manner;
Monitor the performance of the staff, and review all performance reports prepared by them.
Organizational Role:
Perform periodic performance appraisals for the staff (in coordination with HR Section).
Functional Role:
Manage the planning and implementation of OEH programmes / initiatives monitor effectiveness
on outcomes, use of resources and budget performance;
Identify areas of OEH where increased focus is needed and develop plans for review by OEHSection Head;
Support the Section Head by providing advice in their area of expertise;
Provide technical advice and guidance to OEH team members;
Monitor effectiveness of OEH activities and provide input on potential areas for improvement;
Develop and approve OEH communication and training materials;
Assist the Section Head in the development of Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH)
strategy, policies and standards;
Provide technical input to the HAAD Policy and Standards team to develop OEH standards;
Provide technical input to the healthcare facility inspection team on the incorporation of OEH
aspects and monitor outputs;
Present selected research opportunities to the Public Health Manager for evaluation;
Provide technical input to health promotion on requirements and objectives for OEH campaigns;
Manage key partnerships with agencies and other stakeholders involved in delivering OEH
programmes;
Manage HAAD OEH initiatives and ensure alignment with HAAD’s strategic objectives;
Support the Section Head in managing staff utilization, development and performance
evaluations;
Support the Section Head in managing expenditure against budgets;
Support the Section Head in developing status reports on performance against operating plan
targets and KPI’s;
May Liaise with the Corporate Support Services Department on the development and release of
any RFP’s for partnerships or services;
Direct and coach other employees in the section on a daily basis;
Perform such other related tasks as they arise and as delegated by the Section Head –
Occupational & Environmental Health;
Key Accountabilities Key Performance Measures
Development of overall Occupational &
Environmental Health plans, initiatives,
strategies etc.
No. of OEH milestones achieved
Budget expenditure No. of projects completed according to
budget
Implementation of projects No. of successful projects implemented /
specified time period
Strategic Advice
Section Head feedback on development
and/or implementation of strategies,
programs, plans, initiatives, etc
No. of programmes directly aligned to
Public Health & HAAD objectives
Management Reports Timeliness of reporting
Job Specifications
Technical Skills & Knowledge Knowledge Level
Knowledge of overall HAAD operations Intermediate
Knowledge and experience of the national
and local regulations, laws and codes
pertaining to occupational health and safety
and environmental functions
Advanced
Knowledge of epidemiological methods and
techniques
Advanced
Knowledge of OEH risk management Intermediate
Knowledge of techniques for incident
investigation, analysis and reporting
Advanced
Knowledge of environmental or occupational
project management
Advanced
Knowledge of occupational and
environmental hazards and diseases
Advanced
Knowledge of Strategic Planning
Methodologies and application of Strategic
Planning tools and processes
Intermediate
Financial Analysis Intermediate
Administration Skills Advanced
Soft / Behavioral Skills Knowledge Level
Team Management Intermediate
Information Management Advanced
Presentation Skills Advanced
Analytical Thinking Advanced
Problem Solving Advanced
Core Competencies Knowledge Level
English Language Advanced
Arabic Language An Advantage
Computer Literacy Advanced
Attention to Detail Advanced
Decision Making Intermediate
Communication & Relationship Management Advanced
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of an M.D Degree / Bachelor’s Degree in OEH or Master’s Degree in a relevant
discipline
Preferred Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
