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Full-time

Dubai

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Job Purpose

To ensure a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, visitors, and contractors by implementing health and safety procedures, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable UAE regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor school health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments across classrooms, laboratories, playgrounds, sports facilities, and other school areas.
• Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor fire safety equipment, emergency exits, evacuation plans, and emergency drills.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near misses, maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate health and safety training and awareness sessions for staff.
• Monitor contractors' compliance with safety requirements during maintenance and repair work.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Maintenance, Security, and other departments to maintain safe school premises.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE health and safety regulations and relevant local authority requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school or educational institution.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, fire safety, emergency procedures, and incident reporting.
• Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Application Question(s):

• Please state your nationality
• Please state your expected salary
• How many years of experience in health and safety ?

Work Location: In person