Report to: Compliance and Quality Assurance Head

Company Overview:

AdvanCare Diagnostics Laboratory is a newly established healthcare facility committed to providing accurate diagnostic services to improve patient care outcomes. We prioritize efficiency, accuracy, and patient satisfaction in our operations.

1. Position Overview:                                                                                                              

As a Junior Safety Officer Position overview, the incumbent is expected to perform the following major duties and responsibilities. 

Job Summary: He/She must have commitment and devotion to Achieve Advancare strategic objectives and goals, Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring that Advancare Laboratories maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring safety protocols in line with national regulations and international laboratory standards, including biosafety, chemical safety, fire safety, and emergency preparedness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

2. Compliance

• Comply with the AL company policies and procedures. 

• Follow rules regulations of the health, quality, safety and environmental regulatory requirements.

• Keep government bodies, accreditation agencies, and industry-specific guidelines. 

• Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 

• Focusing laboratory processes, procedures, and documentation meet the regulatory and quality standards. 

3. Technical Support and Non-technical Support

• Develop and enforce health and safety policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with local regulations and ISO standards.

• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits of laboratory areas, equipment, and operations.

•  Ensure proper storage, labelling, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances and biological specimens.

•  Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; maintain detailed records and recommend corrective actions.

•   Coordinate fire drills, spill response drills, and other emergency preparedness exercises.

•   Provide safety orientation and ongoing training programs for all laboratory staff.

•  Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used in the laboratory.

• Monitor compliance with PPE usage, ventilation systems, biosafety cabinets, and other safety controls.

• Serve as the point of contact for external inspections related to health and safety.

• Stay updated with regulatory changes and advancements in laboratory safety practices.

Job Requirements

1. Qualification and Work Experience:                                                                                 

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Medical Laboratory Science. or a related field.

• Certification in health and safety is preferred. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a laboratory or healthcare safety role.

• Familiarity with ISO 15189, JCI, CLSI guidelines, and relevant national health and safety laws.

• License renewal certificate. 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Technical Competencies:

• Develop, implement and improve company quality standards and follow strategy to increase productivity 

• Knowledge of document writing, review and critical thinking.

• Ability and knowledge to implement internal audit. 

• Review non-conforming events including internal audit reports.

• Follow company rules and regulations.

• Capable of training and influencing others to adopt safe practices.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Proper communication and interpersonal skills. 

• High level of numerical and analytical skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work with diverse teams.

• Maintain high level of honesty and integrity.

How To Apply

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Job Requirements The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field, with certification in health and safety preferred, along with a minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a laboratory or healthcare safety role. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.