Occupational Safety & Health Officer / Assistant Occupational Safety & Health Officer

About the role

As an Occupational Safety Officer at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Tsuen Wan, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of our employees. This full-time position is based in Tsuen Wan District (and work close with Hong Kong Adventist Hospital - Stubbs Road Team) and responsible for implementing and maintaining effective occupational safety and health programs to create a safe and productive work environment.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure the plant and equipment operate in a safe and effective manner

• Safeguard the health and safety of staff in the workplace to comply with the requirements of good working practice according to the OSH Ordinance (Cap. 509)

• Ensure the hospital safety management system aligns with the requirement of Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation Standards for Hospital

• Liaise with external parties such as Labour Department (LD), Fire Service Department (FSD) on safety, staff training and licensing issue.

• Ensure safety inspections are conducted and its improvement measures implemented and evaluated.

• Promote in-house occupational safety management system and initiate improvements as necessary.

• Monitor hazards and incidents in work areas and assist departments to resolve any OSH-related issues.

• Ensure the chemical safety of the hospital, including register of hazardous substance, contingency plan for emergency situations and chemical waste disposal.

What we're looking for

• Degree Holder, in Occupational Safety and Health or related discipline preferred  

• Minimum 4 years of experience in occupational safety and health management, preferably in the healthcare industry

• Thorough understanding of relevant occupational safety and health regulations and best practices

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with all levels of the organisation

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions

• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to work

• Responsible, self-motivated and able to work independently

• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Occupational Safety Officer