The British High Commission (BHC) Accra has a vacancy for LE 5C Health & Safety Inspector to be attached to the Technical works Group (TWG).The TWG maintains our estates.

Job Purpose:
To assist the Technical Works H&S Officer in assuring the High Commissioner of H&S compliance across the estate.  The estate comprises two office buildings, the TWG (workshops, store and offices), club, staff amenities with swimming pool, High Commissioners Residence and over 40 residential properties.

Reporting To: The TW H&S Officer

Principal Duties:

•  Carry out non specialist H&S inspections*
•  Maintain H&S records, paper and computer based*

Including but not limited to:

•  Fire safety
•  Ladders and stepladders
•  Scaffold
•  LPG gas bottles
•  Legionella testing
•  Power tools and extension leads
•  Electrical appliances

Additional Duties:

•  Assist as required with one-off projects
•  To provide leave and sick cover for the administrative functions of the TWG

Information for applicants:

•  The monthly salary range for LE5C positions in the BHC is GHc 436.00 (rising in increments of GHc11 based on performance) to a maximum of GHc 590.00 The starting salary for this position is GHc 436.00
•  The appointment will be offered initially for one year contract. Thereafter, the appointment may be extended based on operational needs.

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specification:

•  Must have passed WASSCE or SSCE or be proficient in spoken and written English
•  Holder of a valid motorcycle licence
•  Holder of a valid car driving licence would be an advantage

The skills/attributes of the successful applicant will include
More important than academic qualifications is:

•  Having a “can do attitude” not put off by the first problem
•  Capable of working unsupervised
•  Polite, courteous and self assured
•  Thorough and diligent with an eye for detail
•  Computer skills

The successful applicant will need to:

•  Observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies
•  Show some flexibility over working hours

How To Apply For The Job

Anyone interested in applying for this position should submit his or her CV, cover letter to the Human Resource Manager, to the address below, no later than close of business on 26th October 2012.

HR Manager
British High Commission
P O Box 296
Accra

with the envelope clearly marked LE5C TW HS Inspector.

Closing Date: 26 October, 2012

•  Regrettably only those candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
•  The successful applicant will be expected to start work as soon as possible thereafter.
•  The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana, and to pass (or have passed) BHC internal security clearance.

If you have any questions about the role please contact:-

craig.tomlinson@fco.gov.uk

The British High Commission Accra is an Equal Opportunities Employer. More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/

THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER