Senior Officer, Health and Safety

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital serving Northern Emirates. With 200+ beds and JCI accreditation, it delivers world-class, community-focused care. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of M42’s renowned network (including Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amana Healthcare, Mubadala Health Dubai, and Healthpoint), SSBZH stands at the forefront of medical innovation. The hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes, facilitating access to quality care and addressing the unique needs of military personnel, their families, and the broader community in the Northern Emirates.

The Senior Officer, Health & Safety role is responsible for identifying hazards, assisting in the development of controls and providing support, audits, drills, training, and education to ensure that the facility is a safe environment for staff, patients/residents, contractors and visitors. Ensuring compliance with the hospital Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support workplace health, safety, and risk management programs across the organization.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and help identify solutions to reduce workplace hazards.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training, awareness programs, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency drills and support business continuity and disaster response activities.
• Perform safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Partner with leaders and departments to create a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in environmental health or occupational safety and health.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a healthcare environment.
• OSH Practitioner Registration as per OSHAD-SF Mechanism 8.0- OSH Practitioner Registration, OSHAD-SF, v 3, 2016.
• Maintenance of professional registration and work towards upgrading OSH Practitioner Grade.
• NEBOSH certificate, Lead Auditor OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified.
• Ability to work under time constraints and manage complexity is a requirement.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic.