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 advise the Government on all matters related to Occupational Safety and Health activities in the country by enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 5 of 2005. It also conducts research, consultancy and training in Occupational Safety and Health.

1. MEDICAL OFFICER II – (1 POST)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out general work place inspections To maintain records and provide written and verbal reports as required Prepare monthly and annual reports Planning and implementing specific occupational health programmes for both workers and management Compile monthly and annual reports Keep records of Inspections Conduct orientation and induction courses to new employees Carry out health impact assessment Provide input for occupational health surveys and researches Provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, occupational medicine issues Prepare articles on occupational medicine Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on occupational medicine Provide input to Public Relations Office on occupational medicine issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented Review documents from stakeholders Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head (Occupational Medicine)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor Degree in Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution

SALARY SCALE:
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA Salary Scale - OSHA-Scale 7

2. NURSING OFFICER II – (1 POST)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Carry out general work place inspections To maintain records and provide written and verbal reports as required Prepare monthly and annual reports Planning and implementing specific occupational health programmes for both workers and management Compile monthly and annual reports Keep records of Inspections. Conduct orientation and induction courses to new employees Carry out health impact assessment Provide input for occupational health surveys and researches Provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, occupational health issues Prepare articles on occupational health Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on occupational health Provide input to Public Relations Office on occupational health issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented Review documents from stakeholders Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations To assist in the carrying out of statutory medical examination (Pre-employment, periodic, exit and special) Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head (Occupational Nursing)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 
Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

SALARY SCALE: 
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA Salary Scale - OSHA-Scale 6

3. INSPECTOR II (ERGONOMICS) – (1 POST) 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out general work place inspections Conduct ergonomic risk assessment Prepare monthly and annual reports Planning and implementing specific ergonomics programmes for both workers and management Compile monthly and annual reports Keep records of Inspections Conduct orientation and induction courses to new employees Providing ergonomics consultancy services Operate and maintain medical equipment Provide input for ergonomics survey and researches Provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, ergonomics issues Prepare articles on ergonomics Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on ergonomics issues Provide input to Public Relations Office on ergonomics issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management. Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented Review documents from stakeholders Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature Collect and prepare appropriate documentation of data and information for the scope of investigation, findings, conclusions and recommendations Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations Participate in the court proceedings on ergonomics matters Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head (Ergonomics)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health Sciences or related from a recognized Institution.

Salary Scale:
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA Salary Scale - OSHA-Scale 6

4. INSPECTOR I (PLANT SAFETY) – (1 POST)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out general work place inspections Conduct plant safety risk assessment Prepare monthly and annual reports Planning and implementing specific plant and safety programmes for both workers and management Compile monthly and annual reports, Keep records of Inspections Conduct orientation and induction courses to new employees Providing plant safety consultancy services Carry out accidents investigations and recommend control measures Provide input for plants survey and researches Provide inputs for Business plan, Strategic plan, ergonomics issues Prepare articles on ergonomics Attend meetings/seminars/symposia on ergonomics issues Provide input to Public Relations Office on ergonomics issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management Interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods Conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented Scrutinize and approve drawings and plans for plants Review documents from stakeholders Carry out annual plant safety compliance Recognize, evaluate and control workplace mechanical hazards Review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature. Collect and prepare appropriate documentation of data and information for the scope of investigation, findings, conclusions and recommendations Prepare citations, propose penalties, and determine abetment schedule for identified violations. Participate in the court proceedings on ergonomics matters Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head (Plant safety)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related qualification from a recognized Institution. Three years experience in mechanical engineering or related field

SALARY SCALE:
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the OSHA Salary Scales - OSHA-Scale 7


GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should not be above 45 years of age and should observe the age limit where indicated for each position.
iv. The title of the position applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. This advert is also found in www.utumishi.go.tz, www.pmoralg.go.tz, and www.mot.go.tz
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Dead line for application is , 4th November, 2011 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Application letters should be written in English
xvii. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTALBE:

Secretary,
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 63100,
 DAR ES SALAAM.