International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com.

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician (EHS) provides environmental, occupational health and safety management to the facility. The EHS will support the project to develop and provide comprehensive, environmental, safety and compliance programs. The duties will require coordination of safety initiatives and promotion of a culture of safety for both the staff and patients to minimize risks. The role is the key practical interface in the provision of environmental health and safety risk management with internal and external stakeholders. The EHS will utilize problem solving skills to assist in the development and implementation of safety processes and improvements. The EHS Technician will continue to read, research relevant subject matter to maintain current knowledge and competencies within the environmental, health and safety field. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement emergency response plans and procedures. 
• Conduct routine facility and program compliance audits. Produce supporting documentation for audit findings and assist with the follow-up. Assist in the implementation of corrective actions. 
• Perform medical health intelligence risk assessments. Assist with identification of the prevalent health threat levels and required mitigation measures. Monitor and provide medical intelligence on new and emerging health threats in collaboration with preventive medicine. 
• Ensure water hygiene with routine monitoring of potable water quality.  
• Responsible for food safety and routine monitoring of any catering operations and periodic formal review of service provider compliance.  
• Inspect the adequacy of the DFAC food and Safety Program/Dining facilities and AAFFES eating establishments. 
• Develop, implement, and monitor the fire safety plan. Perform routine safety checks of firefighting, monitoring and alarm equipment within communal, working and domestic areas. Provide periodic training in fire safety prevention and control measures.   Oversee and evaluate fire drills.  
• Develop general and departmental risk assessments in conjunction with the facility health manager.    Periodically review effectiveness of courses of action required. 
• Directly support departmental heads in the development of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) specific assessments, effective control, storage and management.  
• Directly support departmental heads in the determination of Occupational Hygiene (OH) hazards, required controls, and additional actions required. 
• Act as the advisor for Communicable Disease (CD) management within the facility. Investigate and support CD management control teams with food poisoning and other CD outbreaks. Provide proactive and reactive health education advice to cases, contacts, and the general population.  
• Directly support departmental heads in the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, and appropriate learning objectives. 
• Act as the primary advisor on matters relating to pest and vector control. 
• Act as the primary advisor on matters relating to sanitation and waste management.  
• Advise on climatic hazards and control measures.  
• Participate in the delivery of quality and assurance activities. Support audits, management, and delivery of such activities. 
• Deliver Health Induction briefings for new arrivals. 
• Advise on asset procurement logistics specifications as required. 
• Assist in forecast and delivery of 3-month training plan. Deliver weekly EOHS training sessions. 
• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.  
• Performance of other duties as assigned. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working in a similar EHS role in a clinical setting preferred.  
• 2-3 years' work experience in environmental, health, occupational safety, or risk management. 
• Knowledge of NSF, ANSI, AIHA and ASHRAE guides and standards. 
• OSHA 30-hour training. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). 

Experience Preferred: 

• Experience on a military site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred. 
• ESH Trained Paramedic preferred. 
• Experience in food safety is preferred. 

Education Required: 

• Associate's degree or equivalent education credentials in biological science, environmental health and safety, applied science or public health or equivalent background experience and training providing knowledge of appropriate environmental health and safety practices principles and procedures. 
• Obtain provided American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
•  Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions. 
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to: Head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. Must comply with all on post Safety Regulations and policies.
• This position is unaccompanied.  
• Ability to obtain a base security clearance is required. 
• Must be able to relocate to Qatar for the duration of the contract.
• A valid passport in Country of Record is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Qatar. 

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.