Occupational/Labour Prevention Unit – Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Campus - VHIR

Occupational/Labour Prevention Unit is looking to hire a Health & Safety Specialist to provide technical support in planning and carrying out the preventive activities necessary to ensure adequate protection of workers' health and safety.

The successful candidate will develop general preventive tasks associated with the specialties of safety, hygiene, ergonomics and psych-sociology measures.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• University degree, preferably in, but not limited to, the sciences or biosciences.
• Master degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP).
• MS Office (Word and Excel) medium-high level.

Desired:

• Training in ORP in biomedical research laboratories.
• Accredited technician in self-protection planning.
• Intermediate level in English.
• C1 level in Catalan.

Experience and knowledge:

Desired:

• Experience in a similar position within biomedical research laboratories.
• Knowledge of ORP and environmental management systems.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Apply prevention plans and programs to the Vall d'Hebron Campus in accordance with the objectives set by the Basic Prevention Unit.
• Carry out risk assessments from workplaces and periodic control of working conditions in order to identify areas for improvement and propose preventive measures.
• Support in the elaboration, updating and implementation of the self-protection plans of the VHIR and VHIO centers, according to current regulations, to effectively address actions in case of emergency.
• Collaborate in the implementation, planning and realization of drills.
• Report on the risks detected in terms of safety, hygiene, ergonomics and/or psychosociology. Propose planning of the necessary preventive action needed.
• Advise on training and information plans for staff, including the detection of needs and the establishment of evaluation systems and monitoring measures.
• Review the investigations of work accidents in order to objectify their causes and
• propose corrective measures to avoid repetition.
• Carry out general training and information tasks at all levels related to ORP.
• Advice and technical assistance for the consultation, communication and participation of workers
• Carry out tasks in relation to the CAE with external companies.
• Any other related functions or tasks assigned by the Head of Unit.

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 37,5h/week.
• Starting date: as soon as possible.
• Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
• Contract:Permanent.

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 16-12-2024

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.