Golden Star Resources (GSR) is a growing mining Company with two operating mines in Ghana, Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited and Golden Star (Wassa) Limited and other projects at various stage of development.

Description Of Job

Responsibilities:

•  Direct, Coordinate and Manage Company Health and Safety issues;
•  Ensure the company is in complaint with appropriate statutory requirements and standards;
•  Ensure routine inspections and audits of the workplace and corrective actions and implemented through effective tracking systems;
•  Conduct safety inductions for all new and existing employees, contractors, and all visitors onsite;
•  Lead in incident reporting, investigation and identifying root causes of all incidents and implement remedial actions to prevent future occurrence;
•  Lead the development and documentation of Health and Safety Risk Assessment, Management and Standard Operating Procedures;
•  Liaise with the Human Resources Department to coordinate safety training for employees
•  Work with and ensure all third party contractors and vendors aware of and comply with all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures;
•  Conduct safety meetings for the departments and third party contractors;
•  Liaise with government departments and other agencies on health and safety matters;
•  Ensure the preparation and timely reporting of accurate Safety Statistics;
•  Perform any other related duties assigned from time to time by supervisor

Contract Duration: One-year renewable

Qualification and Required Competencies:

•  A Degree in Mining, Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Applied Sciences or related field with at least seven (7 ) years experience in a similar position in the mining industry;
•  Certificate in occupational Health and Safety will be an added advantage
•  First Aid Training and practice skills;
•  Knowledge of Risk Assessment, Management and Loss Prevention Process;
•  Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Legislation Requirement;
•  Good knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety practices;
•  Proven ability to develop, and co-ordinate and monitor safety programmes;
•  Excellent accident/incident investigation skills
•  Must be computer literate; Ms Word, Ms Excel, Power point etc
•  Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
•  Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send their application letters, CV's, and copies of relevant academic documents to: recruitment@gsrgh.com or

The Human Resources & Administration Manager
Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited
P. O. Box 16075
Accra

Website: www.gsr.com

Closing Date: 18th July, 2012