Health Safety Security Environment Specialist

Overview:
University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST has over 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. The university houses 5 colleges: The College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies. Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

**Responsibilities**:
Establish a culture which focuses on HSSE compliance as an overriding expectation so that all UDST faculty and staff are clear about their responsibilities and are held accountable.

Coordinate and recommend the Joint OHS Committee to ensure key information is discussed and appropriate decisions are made.

Develop and implement a suitable HSSE management system to demonstrate continuous ongoing improvement in compliance.

Develop and oversee the implementation of training and other health, safety, security and environmental initiatives on campus for employees and students, in order to ensure their compliance with environment and safety programs, and to promote a healthy workplace.

Arrange the provision of primary health care services on campus to address health and wellness concerns of employees and students.

Arrange the provision of emergency health services on campus, including the First Aider program to ensure the ability to deliver immediate treatment as needed.

Liaise with all parties in respect to investigating claims for industrial injuries and accidents at work including insurance company, solicitors and enforcement agencies.

Identify, evaluate and communicate to the Director, Facilities Management about any hazardous conditions that may be present, in order to develop control practices and programs.

Liaise with government and other enforcement agencies, as well as the community to communicate the intentions and provisions of UDST with regards to health and safety issues.

Develop procedures for hazardous spillages and monitor the implementation of hazardous substances management system across UDST.

Keep current with new HSSE legislation and any developments that affect UDST.

Support the provision of fire safety and fire prevention measures, including risk assessments, drills and the Fire Warden program.

Handle inspections and audits to assess safety performance against University policy and produce reports with appropriate recommendations.

Contribute in the development of Facilities Management - policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.

Conduct regular audits and ensure all safety standards are adhered to by the entire facilities management team especially in the area of food, health and housing services.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
**Education and Certifications**:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a relevant field is required

**Experience**:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Health and Safety Environment

**Language**:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is preferred