Manager (EHS), Safety & Security

Manager (EHS), Safety & Security

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan.

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

Reporting to the Director, Safety & Security, you will be responsible for Developing, reviewing and updating the EHS and Fire Prevention plans, policies and procedures in accordance with the intents of national and international rules and standards (e.g., KBCA Regulations and Standards of JCIA, NFPA, and OSHA).

• Supervise the work and performance of EHS and Fire Prevention section.
• Advise on all matters of EHS and Fire-Safety by keeping abreast of recent developments in related practices and standards.
• Manage and administer a well-trained EHS and Fire-Safety staff to prevent accidents and avoid property loss.
• Ensure regular implementation of facility inspection and environmental rounds for hazard identification and control.
• Carry out accident/incident investigation and assist in preparing incident analysis reports.
• Coordinate Construction Safety issues and implementation of Construction Safety program in coordination with Design, Project and Construction.
• Participate in Annual Risk Analysis and Hazard Vulnerability Assessment exercises.
• Maintain close linkage with facilities Management with respect to fixed fire intimation and suppression systems.
• Prepare safety awareness material including Safety Updates and Safety Posters.
• Implement the Safety Coordinators’ Program.
• Implement faculty/staff EHS and Fire-Safety Training, Drills and Awareness Assessment program through Safety Coordinators.
• Liaise with City Fire Brigade, Civil Defence and other governmental and non-governmental agencies dealing with EHS and Life-Safety issues.
• Participate in annual budget preparation process and ensure its regular monitoring.
• Act as departmental CQI and JCIA Coordinator.

• Candidate should be B.E., M.Sc. or B.Sc. (Preferably in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering).
• At least 12 to 14 years’ experience in a health care organization including 04 years in a supervisory role.
• Lead auditor ISO 9001, OSHAS 18001.
• Preferably NEBOSH General Certification.
• Ability to develop safety guidelines and policies.
• Good understanding and knowledge of local and international safety standards.
• Safety Training/First Aid /CPR courses.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficient in use of computer packages, especially MS Office.
• Ability to work well in/with multidisciplinary teams

The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual’s qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.