Safety, Health, Environment And Quality

The Mulungushi International Conference Centre Limited (MICCL) a member of the industrial Development Corporation (IDC) group of companies invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the following positions.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

(1) Report to Manager Quality Assurance and Risk Management

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in all operations, services, and events hosted by MICCL. This role involves developing and maintaining effective quality management systems, overseeing risk assessments, and implementing strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with hosting international and local conferences and events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures that compliance of all the Company’s Health and Safety, Quality. Food Safety and Environment requirements as detailed in the Health and Safety Quality, Food Safety and Environment Management System are implemented and maintained in all existing and new sites Develops Health and Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environment Management System for MICCL
Reviews all internal and external audit reports to ensure that the MICCL and client standards are being correctly and effectively implemented
Monitors compliance to HACCP system, EHS system and QMS requirements, update all information material and ensure that all updates are effectively communicated to all operating divisions
Undertake planned EHS routine, quality and HACCP, Health and Safety and Environment system audits and yearly risk assessments of all activities, to ensure ongoing awareness of need to minimize risks
Reports monthly results achieved for the QHSE key indicators and assess the achievement of targets set. Send monthly QHSE statistics to the head office on the first day of each month
Leads corrective and preventive actions and report actions implementation as required
Ensures development and update of training material and information for in-house food hygiene training. Health and Safety induction, HACCP, Environment and quality procedures management and compliance to the training plan for the year
Collects all injury on duty data monthly – measure cost of injury/accident in line with MICCL reporting procedures and ensure this is done within 24hrs of the occurrence of the incident
Assists with development and implementation of supplier pre-listing criteria and introduction and approval of supplier through audits of all high-risk suppliers
Assure compliance on yearly planned audits and reactive inspections on sub-contractors in terms of QHSE and food safety
Deals with product non-conformances/quality complaints
Leads investigation on any alleged food poisoning and other staff injuries reported.
Initiate the investigation within 24hrs of reporting.
Present the final report to the client and close out presentation
Supports the development and maintenance of safe work procedures and work instructions as and when required
Encourages that the company vision and values are lived throughout all aspects of duties performed to encourage cross-functional teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement Continually monitor the performance of and develop QHSE team skill.

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics Degree in Food Technology / Operations Management/Safety, Quality Management or related field Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, or related field

EXPERIENCE

Not less than five (5) years experiences in an organisation of similar size

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Corporate Communication
Negotiation and analytical
Risk management
Project management
Change management.
Analytical thinking
Customer service
Relationship management
Integrity

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates meeting the above stipulated qualifications should send their application letters with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and certified NRC with full addresses and contact telephone numbers of three (3) traceable referees on or before Friday 4th October 2024, 17:00 hours local time clearly stating the position being applied for to the address below: Late applications will not be accepted.

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for job interviews.

Acting Human Resource Manager
Mulungushi International Conference Centre Limited
P.O. Box 33200
LUSAKA.