Safety and Health Program Manager (SHPM)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The SHPM is responsible for the effective implementation, coordination, and enforcement of the Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP) to assist in safely delivering the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• SHPM shall be on-site at all times when work is being performed

• Provide and enforce safety and occupational health for all persons authorized to be at the project site and protection of property on and adjacent to the project site

• Provide and ensure project team and subcontractor compliance with the safety and occupational health requirements

• Posts notices at the project site that name the SHPM and describe the authority and responsibility held by the position

• Sole duties shall be effective implementation, coordination, and enforcement of the Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP)

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS:

Reaching above and below, stooping and bending.  Lifting/carrying/moving 1 to 15 pounds of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc.  Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills.  Requires a high degree of concentration in a busy office environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract requires 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.  Schedules may be modified to better accommodate business needs. Flexibility with hours is required.  Afghanistan can be a hostile, dangerous environment.  The project site is intended to be located within a secured perimeter.   

NOTE:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned this position.  They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position.