1.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Master’s
preferred).
- Professional certification: NEBOSH IGC mandatory,
IDip level-6 in safety engineering will be given preference.
2.
Experience:
- Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in EHS
within a JCI - accredited or healthcare facility.
- Proven experience in implementing and monitoring
Environment of Care (EOC) programs.
- Hands on involvement in JCI audits, mock surveys, and
compliance monitoring.
- Experience in managing:
o Fire
& Life Safety systems
o Emergency
preparedness and disaster management
o Hazardous
materials and waste management
3. Knowledge
(JCI Compliance Focus):
- Strong understanding of JCI Environment of Care
standards, including:
o Safety
& Security
o Hazardous
Materials & Waste
o Fire
Safety
o Medical
Equipment Safety
o Utilities
Management
- Knowledge of Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and relevant
NFPA standards (e.g., fire alarm, suppression systems).
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies (FMEA,
HVA - Hazard Vulnerability Analysis).
- Understanding of incident reporting systems and
sentinel event management.
- Awareness of infection prevention and control (IPC)
practices related to EHS.
4. Technical
Competencies:
- Skilled in incident investigation and Root Cause
Analysis (RCA).
- Proficient in maintaining documentation and audit
evidence required for JCI surveys.
- Ability to:
o Conduct
risk assessments and safety rounds as per JCI requirements.
o Develop,
implement, and review EHS policies, SOPs, and procedures.
o Plan
and execute fire drills and emergency response exercises.
o Monitor
compliance of fire protection systems (alarm, suppression, passive systems).
o Ensure
proper segregation, storage, and disposal of healthcare waste.