Head, Health and Safety (P-5)
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Job Description
Job Summary
The Health and Safety Branch (HSB) ensures that health and safety standards relating to the activities of the OPCW and its personnel are set and met. The Branch provides occupational health and safety services, including medical clearances and training for missions, certified sick leave approval and monitoring, duty travel and recruitment; approval of health and safety plans for all missions; limited primary health care; wellbeing promotion and prevention advice; workplace ergonomic assessments; and emergency medical services to all OPCW personnel.
The HSB supports mental health programmes run by the Staff Relations and Welfare Officer and makes referrals to external medical and mental health professionals and has the responsibility to liaise with these providers when it comes to the active monitoring of the health status of our staff and providing a holistic approach to duty of care.
The Branch also provides advice to management on...