On behalf of the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites dynamic, proactive, experienced, and suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill seventeen (17) vacant posts mentioned below.
1.0 THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA)
Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is a Government Executive Agency established by the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997. Its main function is to promote a good, sound, and healthy working environment by enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act No.5 of 2003 through inspection of workplaces to detect hazards that can affect the health of workers, conducting medical examinations for workers, providing education, and conducting training in Occupational Safety and Health.
1.1 OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE INSPECTOR II – 4 POSTS
1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To prepare articles and manuals on Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics safety.
ii. To provide inputs in the preparation of the Business plan, Strategic plan, and other policy formulation in relation to Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics Safety.
iii. To prepare and submit reports timely.
iv. To carry out general walk-through workplace inspections for the purpose of establishing compliance status.
v. To carry out specific Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics inspections and recommend remedial measures for identified problems.
vi. To carry out work environment measurements (Thermal stress, noise, light, dust, gases, fumes, aerosol, mist, vapor, radiation, indoor air quality, ventilation efficiency, etc.).
vii. To facilitate Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics training for workers and management.
viii. To operate and maintain work environment measuring equipment.
ix. To provide input for Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics surveys and research.
x. To recognize, evaluate, and control workplace hazards.
xi. To provide input to the Public Relations Office on Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers, and management.
xii. To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods.
xiii. To operate technical equipment for obtaining samples.
xiv. To conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented.
xv. To review relevant documents from the workplace.
xvi. To review existing and current Occupational Safety and Health literature.
xvii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
1.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or Occupational and Environmental Health from a recognized institution.
1.1.3 SALARY SCALE- OSHAS 5
1.2 ENGINEER II (PLANT) – 3 POSTS
1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To prepare articles and manuals on Plant Safety.
ii. To provide inputs in the preparation of the Business plan, Strategic plan, and other policy formulation in relation to Plant Safety.
iii. To prepare and submit reports timely.
iv. To carry out general walkthrough workplace inspections for the purpose of establishing compliance status.
v. To carry out specific Plant Safety inspections and recommend remedial measures for identified problems.
vi. To conduct risk assessments.
vii. To plan and implement specific plant and safety programs for both workers and management.
viii. To keep records of inspections.
ix. To provide plant safety consultancy services.
x. To carry out accident investigations and recommend control measures.
xi. To provide input for plant surveys and research.
xii. To conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented.
xiii. To scrutinize and approve drawings and plans for plants.
xiv. To review documents from the workplace.
xv. To recognize, evaluate, and control workplace mechanical hazards.
xvi. To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods.
xvii. To review existing and current Occupational Safety and Health literature.
xviii. To participate in court proceedings on Plant Safety matters.
xix. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
1.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution. Must be registered by ERB as a Graduate Engineer.
1.2.3 SALARY SCALE – OSHAS 5
(Additional job descriptions and qualifications follow the same structured format.)
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Tanzanian citizens with an age not above 45 years.
ii. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat attention.
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail, and telephone numbers.
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
v. Applicants must attach certified copies of the following certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies (where applicable).
- Birth certificate.
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: - Form IV and Form VI results slips.
- Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
vii. An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
viii. An applicant employed in the public service should route their application letter through their respective employer.
ix. Retired applicants from the Public Service for any reason should not apply.
x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with reliable contacts.
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
xiii. A signed application letter should be written in Swahili or English and addressed to:
Secretary, President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320, University of Dodoma, Utumishi Building / Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
xiv. The deadline for application is 25th March, 2025.
xv. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate legal action.
NOTE:
All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal using the following address:
http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(This address is also available at the PSRS Website under the ‘Recruitment Portal’ section.)
