Occupational Health Safety Officer

Joseph Mwansa

C/o House # ****, Off Kaleni,

Nkana East, Kitwe, Copperbelt

M: +260-**-*******/+260-**-*******

E: ************@*****.***

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Professional Summary

Highly motivated, industrious, team player, hard-working collaborator, problem-solver, and competent Occupational Health & Safety Officer with over three years of experience in implementing policies to ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance in the mining sector. Skilled in incident/accident investigation, ISO standards, safety leadership, specialist knowledge, good communication, safety management, regulatory compliance, safety training. Competent in medical data collection and sensitization for vaccination purposes. Employment History

Vaccine Accountability Monitor

Ministry of Health, Zambia

02/2023-07/2023

• Monitored and supervised vaccination teams and vaccination management system.

• Ensured that no vials of nOPV2 have VVM at the discard point.

• Maintained records of the vials given to each team.

• Monitored and took audit of vaccination materials each day.

• Ensured availability of vaccination materials.

Medical Recorder

Lions Aid Zambia and Sight Savers

03/2015 - 10/2023

• Examined community residents for clinical signs of trachoma in a trachoma survey.

• Provided brief training to communities to reduce the risk of blinding trachoma.

• Changed group strategy to accomplish tasks and finish on time.

• Provided effective data training to the team.

Data Clerk Ministry of Healthy, Zambia

06/2022 - 07/2022

• Monitored and analysed Covid-19 data system to ensure information accuracy.

• Processed client’s personal information and documents by reviewing for deficiencies. Joseph Mwansa

C/o House # 7298, Off Kaleni,

Nkana East, Kitwe, Copperbelt

M: +260-**-*******/+260-**-*******

E:************@*****.***

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Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Konkola Copper Mines Plc

07/2017 - 04/2021

• Conducted workplace safety inspections and identified hazards and performed random alcohol screening in the workplace to ensure compliance.

• Implemented OHS plan, policies and devised and deployed corrective and preventive actions for noncompliance situations.

• Conducted safety training sessions.

• Prepared safety meeting to identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the operations daily work plan.

• Performed remedial actions and recommendations were implemented to address non- conformance quickly and effectively.

• Administered all fire prevention programs for employees, premises and evacuation procedures. Analysed workplaces and equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations and identify potential hazards and risks

• Driven to promote occupational health and safety culture within the organization and developed safer and healthier work practices

• Reported and recorded hazards, accidents, injuries, and health issues within the workplace as per established procedures.

• Reviewed written Job Safety Analysis and permits for adherence to regulations. Achievements

• Contributed to the 12% costs reduction in 12 months towards company goals.

• Contributed to the implementation of new COVID-19 procedure.

• Led a team of over 200 employees to achieve 0% incident-free for a straight 3 year – period and received management recognition.

• Awarded and recognized as one of the best Occupational health, safety & Environmental officer for outstanding performance and contributions.

Professional qualifications

Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)

Diploma in Health and Safety Management

01/2017 - 12/2019

British Safety Council

NEBOSH International General Certificate - Candidate References

Mr. Eric Sinkala, Occupation, Foreman, Company: Konkola Copper mines Plc: Phone: +260-***-***-*** Email: ***********@*****.***

Mr. Sam Phiri, Occupation: Safety Coordinator, Company: Konkola Copper mines Plc Phone: +260-***-***-***

Email: ***********@*****.***

Dr. Consity Mwale, Occupation: Principal Investigator (PI), Company: Ministry of Health Phone: +260-***-***-***

Email: ************@*****.***

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