19 Job Vacancies at OSHA

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT- ONE YEAR CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT

19 Job Vacancies at OSHA: On behalf of Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill nineteen (19) vacant posts as mentioned below;

1.0 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA)

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is a Government Agency established under the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997 with the main objective of promotion of Safe and Healthy working environment as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 5 of 2003.

The Agency is mandated to perform its functions in Tanzania mainland. Currently, OSHA has six (6) administrative zones namely Northern Zone, Lake Zone, Southern Highlands Zone, Central Zone, Southern Zone and Coast Zone.

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1.0.1 MEDICAL OFFICER II – 3 POSTS

1.0.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To carry out general walk through workplace inspections for the purpose of the establishment of compliance status;
To carry out Fitness to work medical examinations and recommend remedial measures for identified problems;
To provide inputs in the preparation of Business plan, Strategic plan and other policy formulation in relation to medical issues;
To prepare and submit reports timely;
To prepare articles and manuals on Occupational Health;
To maintain records and provide written and verbal reports as required;
To prepare OHS medical surveillance reports;
To plan and implement specific occupational health programmes; ix. To keep records of Inspections;
To provide input for occupational health surveys and researches;
To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods;
To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented;
To review documents from workplace;
To assist in the carrying out of statutory medical examination (Pre- employment, periodic, exit and special);
To provide counselling on health issues, poly substance abuse;
To assist/facilitate OHS training;
To carry out health impact assessment;
To carry out occupational health surveys and researches; xix. To review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature; and
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned a Supervisor.

1.0.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Doctor of medicine degree from a recognized Institution plus successful completion of internship period of one year and a provisional registration as a Medical Officer from Tanganyika Medical Council.

1.0.4 SALARY SCALE: OSHA Scale 5

1.0.5 NURSING OFFICER II – 3 POSTS

1.0.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To carry out general walk through workplace inspections for the purpose of the establishment of compliance status;
To carry out fitness to work medical examinations and recommend remedial measures for identified problems;
To provide inputs in the preparation of Business plan, Strategic plan and other policy formulation in relation to medical issues;
To prepare and submit reports timely;
To prepare articles and manuals on Occupational Health;
To maintain records and provide written and verbal reports as required;
To prepare OHS medical surveillance reports;
To plan and implement specific occupational health programmes; ix. To keep records of Inspections;
To provide input for occupational health surveys and researches;
To provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, occupational health issues;
To prepare articles on occupational health;
To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods;
To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented;
To review documents from stakeholder;
To assist in the carrying out of statutory medical examination (Pre- employment, periodic, exit and special);
To provide counselling on health issues, poly substance abuse;
To assist/facilitate OHS training; and
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by a supervisor.

1.0.7 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized institution plus successful completion of internship. Must be registered with Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.

1.0.8 SALARY SCALE: OSHA Scale 5

1.0.9 OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE INSPECTOR II – 5 POSTS

1.0.10 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To prepare articles and manuals on occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics safety;
To provide inputs in the preparation of Business plan, Strategic plan and other policy formulation in relation to Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics Safety;
To prepare and submit reports timely;
To carry out general walk through workplace inspections for the purpose of the establishment of compliance status;
To carry out specific Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics inspections and recommend remedial measures for identified problems;
To carry out work environment measurements (Thermal stress, noise, light, dust, gases, fumes, aerosol, mist, vapour, radiation, indoor air quality, ventilation, efficiency etc.);
To facilitate Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics trainings to workers and management;
To operate and maintain work environment measuring equipment;
To provide input for and Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics surveys and researches;
To recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards;
To provide input to Public Relations Office on Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management;
To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods;
To operate technical equipment for obtaining samples;
To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented;
To review relevant documents from workplace;
To review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature; and
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by a supervisor.

1.0.11 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree either in Environmental Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Occupational and Environmental Health or equivalent from a recognized institution.

1.0.12 SALARY SCALE: OSHA Scale 5

1.0.13 ASSISTANT STATISTICIAN – 2 POSTS

1.0.14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist in collect and systematically compile data on Agency activities, e.g. Information on workplaces, accident investigation, registration etc; ii. To assist in collect data and information to be used as inputs to the budgeting process;
To assist in prepare profiles and bring together available statistics on the activities and resources of each Department;
To assist in prepare basic statistical and management reports;
Performs any other related duties as assigned;
To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods;
To operate technical equipment for obtaining samples;
To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented;
To review relevant documents from workplace;
To review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature; and
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by a supervisor.

1.0.15 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Ordinary Diploma either in Statistics, Mathematics, Biometry, Biostatistics or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution.

1.0.16 SALARY SCALE: OSHA Scale 3

1.0.17 RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT II – 2 POSTS

1.0.18 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist in receiving and recording all incoming mails;
To receive correspondence and files sent by dispatch book;
To sort outgoing and incoming correspondence in accordance with instructions or established means of dispatch and checks date and signature;
To Receive and distribute files to scheduled officers;
To Classify and file documents;
To Open file and index cards;
To handle issues regarding request of files;
To Maintain up to date register of office files and file index box;
To receive and distribute official publications according to standing Instructions;
To record all outgoing registered correspondence and telegrams;
To maintain a register of files sent out to or received from departments to assemble flimsy copies and files them for circulation to listed Officers;
To re-address mail and answer questions on dispatch, postage and postal procedures and regulations; and
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

1.0.19 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Form IV or VI Certificate plus Certificate (NTA Level 5) in Records Management, Archives or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

1.0.20 SALARY SCALE: OSHA Scale 2

1.0.21 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS OFFICER – 3 POSTS

1.0.22 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To receive and keep in safe custody all bills, invoices, and other claims pending payment;
To maintain cash register;
To prepare petty cash payment voucher;
To keep in custody all accounts documents;
To prepare monthly income and expenditure statements;
To carry out postings of the general ledger up to trial balance;
To prepare payroll returns;
To reconcile the actual amount of cash received with receipt book totals;
To keep in safe custody all moneys received under lock and key and ensuring daily banking;
To maintain adequate and accurate records of cheques received;
To Make bank reconciliation;
To prepare monthly payroll and disbursement of salaries;
To prepare returns of Pension Fund and other regulatory bodies;
To maintain subsidiary records including staff advances, loans and staff imprest;
To Examine and verify accounting documents and all supporting documents attached to vouchers; and
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

1.0.23 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Ordinary Diploma (NTA 6) either in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration (Majoring in Accounting), ATEC II or equivalent qualifications recognized by NBAA from recognised Institution.

1.0.24 SALARY SCALE: OSHA Scale 3.

1.0.25 QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER II – 1 POST 1.0.26 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To fill the application forms;
To verify applicant’s information on the forms and attachments before data entry;
To perform data entry and data capture;
To prepare registration reports;
To request and sort registration materials;
To scan applicant’s documents;
To ensure if the applicants are registered in the resident register book;
To attend to customer’s enquires;
To ensure all registration materials are available at the registration centre;
To verify applicants’ information before issuing certificate;
To manage application forms, Mobile Enrolment Units and other office machine and equipment;
To prepare proper working environment for Registration;
To determine, negotiate and agree on in-house occupational safety and health quality procedures, standard and specifications;
To set customer service occupational safety and health standards;
To specify quality requirements of occupational safety and health scientific equipment with suppliers;
To assess customer occupational safety and health requirements and ensuring that are met; and
To perform any other related duties as may be directed by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree either in Law, Industrial Relations, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, Information Technology, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution.

1.0.28 SALARY SCALE: OSHA Scale 4.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania generally with an age not above 45 years of age;
All posts are for one year contract renewable depending on performance and employers budget;

iii. Permanent and Pensionable employees in the Public Service should not apply;

Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:-
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
- Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective

Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);

Birth certificate; vii. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-  Form IV and form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts; An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;

An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;
An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and

National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); xiv. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate; xv. 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/Asha Rose Migiro Buildings Dodoma.

Deadline for application is 3^rd November, 2021;
Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http ://p o rtal.ajira.g o .t z /and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

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