Safety and Health Head

• Posted Date: October 26, 2026 • Closed Date: November 2, 2026 • Location: Project Based, Ethiopia • Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years) • Industry: Construction • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree • Years of Experience: 8 years • Monthly Salary: As per Company Scale

MIDROC Construction Ethiopia PLC, established in 1996 and a subsidiary of MIDROC Investment Group, is a leading civil engineering company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company has played a significant role in the country’s infrastructure development, with a diverse portfolio that includes the construction of luxurious five-star hotels, referral hospitals, high-rise buildings, international conference halls, industrial facilities, roads, airport infrastructures, and stadiums. MIDROC Construction is dedicated to delivering high-quality projects that adhere to international standards, contributing to Ethiopia’s urbanization and overall development.

Key Impact: Key Performance Indicators • Incident frequency and severity trends. • Completion of inspections, audits, and required training. • Percentage of corrective actions closed on time. • Compliance of high-risk work with approved risk controls. • Timeliness of incident reporting and investigation. • Emergency preparedness and repeat-finding reduction.

Task Breakdown: • Lead occupational health and safety planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement across company construction projects and operations. • Develop and implement occupational safety and health policies, procedures, plans, and performance targets. • Establish hazard identification, risk assessment, permit-to-work, and high-risk activity control procedures. • Conduct or coordinate inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up. • Ensure site induction, toolbox talks, competency training, emergency preparedness, and worker consultation. • Monitor legal and contractual compliance and advise management on serious risks and required interventions. • Prepare HSE performance reports and lead safety officers and project teams in improving safety culture.

Years of Experience: Typically 8–10 years of HSE experience Relevant Experience: 3 years in a supervisory or management role; construction experience is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills: • Construction HSE management and risk assessment. • Incident investigation and root-cause analysis. Soft Skills: • Leadership, communication, training, and influence. • Reporting, decision-making, integrity, and emergency response.

Knowledge of applicable Ethiopian requirements and recognized HSE standards.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Certifications: Recognized HSE certification / NEBOSH/ is an advantage.

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary as per company salary scale. • Benefits: Benefits and other conditions as per company HR policies and applicable law. • Work Location: This position is based at Assigned project sites, with travel to project sites as required. (Bahir Dar, Jima, Hawasa, Benishangul, Bure, Bonga) • Contract Type: This is a Contract position.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit the following documents: • Updated curriculum vitae (CV). • Cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position. • Scanned/Copies of relevant educational certificates and professional qualifications. • Evidence of relevant work experience and professional certifications, where applicable. • Names and contact details of three professional referees Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via Telegram at 0911207433 or in person. In-Person Application Location: MIDROC Construction Head Office, Mekanisa Date of Registration: before November 02, 2026. Selection Process: Please note, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Vacancy Number: MCE/FORM/5/348 Important Application Notice: • if you submit your CV Via Telegram, please ensure that it is successfully uploaded and confirm by calling the phone number provided • Applicants must clearly indicate “Job Position” , S.N of the position, and their preferred duty station in the subject line of their application. • Applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements and responsibilities of each position before applying.

MIDROC Construction Ethiopia PLC, established in 1996 and a subsidiary of MIDROC Investment Group, is a leading civil engineering company based in Addis