Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator
Darling Uganda
Uganda
Full time
Administration
Posted: Aug 08, 2026
1 month ago
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Job Description
Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator
Employer: Darling Uganda
Location: Uganda
Job Category: Administrative / HSE
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Uganda
Job Category: Administrative / HSE
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
Darling Uganda is seeking a qualified and experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Coordinator to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's health, safety, and environmental management systems.
The successful candidate will coordinate day-to-day HSE activities, support compliance with applicable regulations, develop and implement safety procedures, conduct training and inspections, manage environmental risks, and provide technical HSE support across the company's operations.
The position is particularly relevant to candidates with experience in manufacturing, occupational health and safety, environmental management, waste management, emergency response, and workplace risk management.
Key Responsibilities
1. HSE Policy and Implementation
- Plan, coordinate, and implement effective HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Ensure HSE initiatives align with company objectives.
- Provide technical support on health, safety, and environmental matters.
- Contribute to the development of HSE plans, programmes, procedures, and policies.
- Monitor implementation of HSE requirements across company operations.
2. Workplace Health and Safety
- Ensure employees and visitors comply with applicable HSE requirements.
- Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn.
- Promote safe working practices throughout the workplace.
- Identify obvious workplace hazards and ensure they are corrected or reported to management.
- Support the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment.
- Identify foreseeable occupational hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
3. Risk and Emergency Management
- Ensure the factory has appropriate risk and emergency response plans.
- Monitor implementation of emergency procedures.
- Assist in coordinating emergency responses.
- Support the administration of first aid when required.
- Investigate incidents and violations involving HSE standards.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions following investigations.
4. HSE Training
- Work with the Quality Assurance team to conduct training needs assessments.
- Ensure employees receive appropriate Occupational Health and Safety training.
- Plan and conduct HSE training programmes.
- Coordinate with the Human Resources Manager to deliver employee safety training.
- Promote awareness of safe working practices among employees.
5. Environmental Management
- Ensure proper management and disposal of waste generated through company operations.
- Ensure waste handling complies with relevant local and national regulations.
- Monitor environmental risks associated with factory operations.
- Support environmental audits and implementation of corrective actions.
- Work to minimize environmental and health impacts associated with:
- Dust
- Odour
- Noise
- Vibration
- Other operational nuisances
6. Pollution Control
- Support implementation of appropriate pollution control mechanisms.
- Help protect employees and surrounding communities from foreseeable environmental and workplace hazards.
- Monitor environmental conditions around the factory.
- Ensure environmental protection measures are properly implemented.
7. Effluent Treatment Plant
- Ensure the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) is monitored daily.
- Monitor the condition and performance of the treatment plant.
- Ensure appropriate maintenance is carried out.
- Escalate identified issues requiring technical or management intervention.
8. Regulatory Compliance and Audits
- Ensure factory operations comply with applicable:
- Environmental regulations
- Occupational health and safety requirements
- Local Government regulations
- Other relevant regulatory requirements
- Support internal and external environmental audits.
- Assist in implementing corrective actions arising from audits and inspections.
- Maintain positive working relationships with relevant regulatory authorities.
9. Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain positive and proactive relationships with:
- Managers
- Employees
- Community representatives
- Local municipal authorities
- Regulatory agencies
- Support effective communication and implementation of HSE programmes across relevant stakeholders.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar HSE role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Key Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
- Environmental management awareness.
- Risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
- Emergency response and incident investigation abilities.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to complete assignments within established procedures and timelines.
- Ability to work independently.
- Positive attitude and strong professional conduct.
- Commitment to providing high-quality internal and external customer service.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with backgrounds such as:
- HSE Coordinator
- Health and Safety Officer
- Environmental Officer
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer
- Environmental Management Officer
- Factory Safety Officer
- HSE Assistant
- Environmental Health Officer
Candidates with experience in manufacturing plants, factories, industrial facilities, waste management, environmental compliance, occupational safety, or production environments may be particularly well suited.
Candidate Requirements
The employer's advertisement states a preference for a male Ugandan candidate aged 24–28 and requests applicants to attach a current digital coloured passport photograph to their cover letter and CV.
Applicants should review the employer's requirements and applicable employment regulations when preparing their applications.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through Darling Uganda's official careers page:
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Job Overview
- Job Type: Full time
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Education Level: Bachelors
- Vacancies: 1
- Category: Administration
- Location: Uganda
- Application: External Website
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