POST DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION (RE-ADVERTISED) – 1 POST
EMPLOYER MSCL
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2024-04-16 2024-04-29
JOB SUMMARY NIL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To implement International and National Health and Environmental conventions, laws, regulations, rules, procedures and policies;
ii.To interact with line departments vessels and other floating facilities for safety matters;
iii.To verify trends in the nature or frequency of maritime incidents and Occurrences;
iv.To develop assessment of hazards and associated risk control measures;
v.To develop draft strategy and policies in respect to maritime and conservancy issues and operations;
vi.To oversee regular reviews of the Council’s maritime regulatory and enforcement;
vii.To monitor and advise on the development of operational procedures, guidelines, recommendations or “lessons learned” arising from local, national, or international;
viii.To monitor maritime safety performance measures;
ix.To review data gathered from audits, inspections, incidents and any concerns;
x.To implement employee competence training and Maritime Safety Management System awareness programmers together with succession plan;
xi.To make follow up on civil penalties and enforcement to initiate investigation; reports, conferences and administrative hearings;
xii.To initiate the integrated safety management with other organs;
xiii.To facilitate port user involvement in the maintenance of the Maritime
xiv.To develop measures to ensure stability of the ship including loading and discharging ballast water;
xv.To organize search, rescue and salvage during accident and disaster at sea;
xvi.To incorporate and maintain Occupational Safety and Health issues into development/strategic plans;
xvii.To provide practical guidance on safety and health at workplace with a view to prevent accidents, diseases, pollutions and other detrimental effects on Marine employees at workplace;
xviii.To establish a mechanism for effective emergency preparedness and response to ensure that staff, equipment and property are well prevented and protected from incidents; and
xix.To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Master Degree in one of the following fields: Maritime Transportation or Nautical Science, Safety Management, Disaster Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Health, Public Health, Occupational Safety and Health, or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions.
• Possession of at least Class 3 Certificate Of Competency (COC) with Master endorsement will be an added advantage
Work experience of at least twelve (12) years of which four (4) years should be served in managerial position
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