Overview
Health & Safety Officer
Company: Gulf Model School
Location: Dubai, UAE
Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
– Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Health & Safety Officer in a school or educational institution.
– Previous school/educational institution experience is mandatory.
– NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent HSE certification is preferred.
– Strong knowledge of school safety, risk assessment, fire safety, emergency procedures, and incident management.
– Excellent communication and organizational skills.
– Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, staff, parents, contractors, and management.
– Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and HSE documentation.
– UAE experience and knowledge of local health and safety requirements will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
– Implement and monitor school Health & Safety policies and procedures.
– Conduct regular safety inspections across classrooms, laboratories, playgrounds, offices, cafeterias, and other school facilities.
– Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
– Monitor fire safety systems, emergency exits, evacuation routes, and emergency procedures.
– Conduct and coordinate fire drills and emergency preparedness exercises.
– Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, risk assessments, and incident reports.
– Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents and recommend preventive measures.
– Ensure staff and students follow appropriate health and safety procedures.
– Coordinate with maintenance, security, transport, cleaning, and other departments on safety matters.
– Monitor contractor and vendor compliance with school safety requirements.
– Conduct safety awareness sessions and staff training.
– Ensure proper availability and use of first-aid facilities and PPE where required.
– Support the school management in maintaining compliance with UAE regulations and relevant educational authority requirements.
Employment Type: Full-Time
How to Apply
– Send your updated CV to: [email protected]
– Subject: Application – Health & Safety Officer
