OSHA Job Vacancies | 17 Positions
Job Overview
On behalf of the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites dynamic, proactive, experienced and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill seventeen (17) vacant posts mentioned below.
ABOUT THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA)
Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is a Government Executive Agency Established by the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997. Its main function is to promote a good, sound and a healthy working environment by enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act. No.5 of 2003 through inspection of work places to detect hazards which can affect the health of workers, conducting medical examination to workers, providing education and conducting training in Occupational Safety and Health.
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17 OSHA JOB OPPORTUNITIES MARCH 2025
1. OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE INSPECTOR II – 4 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To prepare articles and manuals on Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics safety
ii. To provide inputs in the preparation of Business plan, Strategic plan and other policy formulation in relation to Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics Safety.
iii. To prepare and submit reports timely
iv. To carry out general walk-through workplace inspections for the purpose of the establishment of compliance status
v. To carry out specific Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics inspections and recommend remedial measures for identified problems
vi. To carry out work environment measurements (Thermal stress, noise, light, dust, gases, fumes, aerosol, mist, vapor, radiation, indoor air quality, ventilation, efficiency etc.)
vii. To facilitate Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics trainings to workers and management
viii. To operate and maintain work environment measuring equipment
ix. To provide input for and Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics surveys and researches
x. To recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards
xi. To provide input to Public Relations Office on Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management
xii. To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods
xiii. To operate technical equipment for obtaining samples
xiv. To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented
xv. To review relevant documents from workplace
xvi. To review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature
xvii. To performing any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Occupational and Environmental Health from a recognized Institution.
2. ENGINEER II (PLANT) – 3 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To prepare articles and manuals on Plant safety
ii. To provide inputs in the preparation of Business plan, Strategic plan and other policy formulation in relation to Plant Safety.
iii. To prepare and submit reports timely
iv. To carry out general walkthrough workplace inspections for the purpose of the establishment of compliance status
v. To carry out specific Plant Safety inspections and recommend remedial measures for identified problems
vi. To conduct risk assessment
vii. To plan and implement specific plant and safety programmer
viii. for both workers and management
ix. To Keep records of Inspections
x. To Provide plant safety consultancy services
xi. To carry out accidents investigations and recommend control measures
xii. To Provide input for plant surveys and researches
xiii. To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented
xiv. To scrutinize and approve drawings and plans for plants
xv. To review documents from workplace
xvi. To recognize, evaluate and control workplace mechanical hazards
xvii. To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods
xviii. To review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature
xix. To participate in the court proceedings on Plant safety matters
xx. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
xxi. Assisting in undertaking various types of civil/Engineering/building works.
xxii. Assisting in undertaking repairs and maintenance.
xxiii. Assisting in preparation of sketches and plans for making alterations to buildings and equipment.
xxiv. Assisting preparing schedule of requirements for repairs and constructions.
xxv. Assisting in preparing various project reports.
xxvi. Assisting in supervising junior staff.
xxvii. Performing other related duties as assigned by One’s Superior.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution. Must be registered by ERB as Graduate Engineer.
3. ENGINEER II (ELECTRICAL) – 2 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To carry out general walk-through workplace inspections for the purpose of the establishment of compliance status
ii. To carry out specific Electrical inspections and recommend remedial measures for identified problems
iii. To conduct risk assessment
iv. To prepare and submit reports timely
v. To plan and implement specific electric safety programmes for both workers and management
vi. To keep records of Inspections
vii. To operate and maintain electrical testing equipment
viii. To carry out electrical safety testing (polarity, insulation, earth continuity, etc.)
ix. To commission workplace electrical installations
x. To provide electrical safety consultancy services
xi. To carry out accidents investigations and recommend control measures
xii. To provide input for electrical surveys and researches
xiii. To provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan
xiv. To prepare articles on electrical safety
xv. To provide input to Public Relations Office on electrical safety issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management
xvi. To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods
xvii. To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented
xviii. To review documents from workplace
xix. To recognize, evaluate and control workplace electrical hazards
xx. To review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature
xxi. To participate in the court proceedings on electrical safety matters
xxii. To Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATION
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, from a recognized Institution. Must be registered by ERB as Graduate Engineer.
4. ENGINEER II (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) – 5 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To carry out general walk-through workplace inspections for the purpose of the establishment of compliance status
ii. To carry out specific Building and construction inspections and recommend remedial measures for identified problems
iii. To conduct risk assessment
iv. To operate and maintain measuring equipment
v. To prepare and submit reports timely
vi. To Plan and implement specific buildings and construction safety programmes for both workers and management
vii. To keep records of Inspections
viii. To provide buildings and construction safety consultancy services
ix. To carry out accidents investigations and recommend control measures
x. To provide input for surveys and researches
xi. To provide inputs in the preparation of Business plan, Strategic plan and other policy formulation in relation to Building and Construction Safety.
xii. To prepare articles and manuals on buildings and construction safety
xiii. To provide input to Public Relations Office on buildings and construction safety issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management
xiv. To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods
xv. To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented
xvi. To scrutinize and approve drawings and plans for buildings and constructions
xvii. To review documents from workplace
xviii. To recognize, evaluate and control buildings and construction hazards
xix. To review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature
xx. To participate in the court proceedings on buildings and construction safety matters
xxi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution. Must be registered by ERB as Graduate Engineer.
5. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER II – 2 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To participate in carrying out quality assurance inspections;
ii. To participate in developing quality assurance framework for implementation on regular basis;
iii. To participate in inspection of quality compliance for all OHS activities performed by OSH inspectors;
iv. To participate in preparation of quality assurance and inspection reports required for decision making; and
v. To respond to customers on matters related to occupational safety and health.
vi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Medicine, Environmental Engineering, Medicine, Environmental Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational and Environmental Health, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Architecture from a recognized institution.
6. OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY II – 1 POST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To type all documents;
ii. To take care of all office facilities under custody;
iii. To answer correspondences involving routine matters;
iv. To check office registers to ensure that they are well maintained;
v. To receive and direct visitors;
vi. To keep minutes/records of meetings;
vii. To take dictations by shorthand;
viii. To receive, sorting and file mails;
ix. To prepare agendas and making arrangements for various meetings and
x. To perform any other duties related to his or her work as may be assigned by Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Diploma in Secretarial Studies who have passed Shorthand (English) and Hati Mkato (Kiswahili) at a speed of 100 words per minute with computer knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, Internet, Email, MS-Publisher from a recognized institution.
HOW TO APPLY
- A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, University of Dodoma, Utumishi Building /Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
- Deadline for application is 25th March, 2025.
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
