Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security established under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 36 of 2010, has its main Offices situated in Kitwe with two branch offices in Solwezi and Lusaka. In addition to the 3 centres, the Institute also offers occupational health and safety (OHS) services to all the sectors throughout the country on outreach basis. The Institute is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions;

1. REGIONAL MANAGER (1 POSITION- LUSAKA OFFICE)

JOB OBJECTIVE

To co-ordinate the provision of Occupational Health and Safety Institute services in line with the 2022-2026 strategic plan and periodically monitor, evaluate and optimize operational performance in order to contribute to the promotion of a healthy working environment and a productive workforce.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertakes and coordinates timely and effectively clinical examination of clients in order to determine their health status.
• Ensures timely and accurate preparation of reports in Occupational Medicine for decision making.
Formulates and disseminates educational materials for awareness programs on Occupational Health and Safety
• Participates effectively and timely in the formulation and implementation of occupational health and safety standards in order to ensure adherence to national and international standards
• Conducts and participates in Occupational Health and Safety research in order to generate information to inform OHS policies and standards.
• Undertakes teaching and training in OHS of students in order to impart knowledge and skills.
• Overseeing daily operations of the office, evaluating and monitoring the operational performance in line with the annual work plan.
• Supervises effectively utilization of human and other resources at the regional office in order to attain set objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Form 5 or Grade 12 school certificate or equivalent MB ChB or its equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Medicine or Occupational Health and Safety or Public Health- Occupational Health or equivalent
• 5 years post qualification experience
• Registered member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• Capable of writing comprehensive and analytical reports
• Able to communicate fluently in English
• Interpersonal, Leadership skills and Computer Literate
• Integrity, Confidentiality and Sober habits
• Able to perform efficiently in a high-pressure environment
• Should be able to demonstrate excellent problem- solving and decision-making skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who responded to earlier advert on Epidemiologist position need not to apply.

Closing Date: 18 July 2025

For any queries contact the Institute on the following number: +260 750 125258 or 260 764836633
Candidates should send a cover letter, Educational and Professional Qualifications and a detailed C.V to;

The Director
Occupational Health and Safety Institute
P. O. Box 20205
KITWE