Assistant Manager Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

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Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. Experience: 4-6 Years. 1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Master’s preferred). Professional certification: NEBOSH IGC mandatory, IDip level-6 in safety engineering will be given preference. 2. Experience: Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in EHS within a JCI - accredited or healthcare facility. Proven experience in implementing and monitoring Environment of Care (EOC) programs. Hands on involvement in JCI audits, mock surveys, and compliance monitoring. Experience in managing: o Fire & Life Safety systems o Emergency preparedness and disaster management o Hazardous materials and waste management 3. Knowledge (JCI Compliance Focus): Strong understanding of JCI Environment of Care standards, including: o Safety & Security o Hazardous Materials & Waste o Fire Safety o Medical Equipment Safety o Utilities Management Knowledge of Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and relevant NFPA standards (e.g., fire alarm, suppression systems). Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies (FMEA, HVA - Hazard Vulnerability Analysis). Understanding of incident reporting systems and sentinel event management. Awareness of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices related to EHS. 4. Technical Competencies: Skilled in incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Proficient in maintaining documentation and audit evidence required for JCI surveys. Ability to: o Conduct risk assessments and safety rounds as per JCI requirements. o Develop, implement, and review EHS policies, SOPs, and procedures. o Plan and execute fire drills and emergency response exercises. o Monitor compliance of fire protection systems (alarm, suppression, passive systems). o Ensure proper segregation, storage, and disposal of healthcare waste.