Senior / Manager (WSH & Fire Safety), Operations Support Services

About the role

NHG is looking for a Senior / Manager (WSH & Fire Safety) within its Operations Support Services. The role develops and sustains a robust campus Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) and Fire Safety system, covering compliance with regulatory requirements, training, audits, incident reporting and follow-up, and works closely with the Senior Fire Safety Manager to keep the campus safe.

Key responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to maintain WSH compliance and licensing, including proper storage and management of hazardous substances under NEA/SCDF/SPF regulations and workplace safety management under MOM guidelines.
• Develop and sustain the WSH and Fire Safety system and quality assurance cycle, including hazards identification, risk assessment, incident reporting, follow-up, trend analysis and management review.
• Support the Fire Safety Programme with ground inspections, audits, training and drills, working closely with the Fire Safety Manager.
• Act as secretary and chief coordinator for the Workplace and Fire Safety Committee under the WH Total Workplace Safety Health Council, reviewing incidents and recommending actions to senior management.
• Ensure contractors comply with house rules and the permit-to-work process, with adequate risk assessments and controls before and during works.
• Work with the OSG team on hospital activities and projects, and perform other tasks directed by the Director of OSG or the Director of Operations Support Services.

Required profile

• Manager: at least 4 years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years maintaining an organisational WSH system; Senior Manager: at least 5 years, including a minimum of 3 years leading and maintaining WSH and Fire Safety systems.
• Recognised degree.
• Experience supporting and maintaining a fire safety programme, and analysing safety data and trends to give practical recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, leadership, communication and negotiation skills, with familiarity with authority requirements, documentation and submissions for WSH and Fire Safety.
• Able to return to the hospital to support incident management and investigation when needed.

Preferred: MOM Licensed Workplace Safety & Health Officer, SCDF Certified Senior/Fire Safety Manager, and NEA Licensed Environmental Control Officer.

Applications must be submitted through the NHG career webpage, the WH career webpage, JobStreet Singapore, the Singapore Medical Association, the Singapore Nurses Association, MyCareersFuture.sg, LinkedIn, or an appointed recruitment agency.