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Compliance Officer Job Description and Responsibilities in British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority is seeking a highly qualified Compliance Officer to join its team. As the Safety and Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for protecting workers’ safety and overall well-being by minimizing hazardous conditions within the workplace.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop policies, codes, safety standards, and procedures that align with BVIHSA operational policies.
  • Conduct job hazard analyses to identify specific job hazards, training requirements, and necessary safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • Perform accident investigations and reporting to determine cause, contributing factors, and corrective action.
  • Compile, analyze, and interpret accident statistical data to prepare reports for communication.
  • Develop methods of identifying hazards and evaluate systems operations or processes through hazard analysis.
  • Provide advice and counsel to management on applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Advise and direct staff on safety regulations and compliance issues.
  • Conduct monthly facility safety inspections to detect existing or potential hazards.
  • Monitor air quality for the presence of hazardous chemicals or organisms and design mitigation procedures.
  • Review construction plans for fire code compliance and conduct evacuation drills.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Carry out contractor inductions and assist in completing on- site contractor monitoring reports.
  • Plan and administer operating division safety committees by chairing monthly meetings, developing agendas, writing minutes, and following up on safety-related issues.
  • Develop and conduct safety training classes for personnel throughout BVIHSA.

Security Liaison Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the focal point of contact for the security contractor regarding logistics and activities between BVIHSA and the contracted service.
  • Coordinate orientation programs for Security contractors to BVIHSA processes, including physical security requirements.
  • Receive reports from Security Supervisors/Shift Leads on any occurrences that may impact safety and security.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field with advanced technical education in related areas.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or ability to obtain within one year.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, technical report writing skills, and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of fire, building, and life safety codes, proper use of safety equipment, accident investigation process, and current occupational safety and industrial hygiene standards.

Abilities:

  • Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive material.
  • Efficiently manage time and workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Use prudent judgment and problem-solving skills to make decisions and recommendations.
  • Communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required.
  • May stand for long periods of time, walk over uneven surfaces, climb using ladders and stairs, and bend and stoop.

Work Environment:

  • Exposed to any and all physical/ environmental safety and health conditions.
  • May come in contact with accident victims, their family members, and witnesses.

Salary:

  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience.