Hygiene Officer

Location: Bibiani, Ghana
Company: Asante Gold
Employment Type: Contract
Application Deadline: 28 April 2026

Company Profile

Asante Gold is a growing gold exploration and production company committed to safe, responsible, and sustainable mining practices. We prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce while maintaining high operational standards across our sites.

We foster a safety-first and collaborative work environment where professionals are empowered to drive continuous improvement and uphold best practices. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Hygiene Officer to support our operations in Bibiani.

Role Overview

We are looking for a technically skilled professional who will lead and support industrial hygiene programmes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while protecting employee health. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical capability with hands-on field experience in occupational hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

As a Hygiene Officer, you will:

• Review and assess industrial hygiene programmes, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and site requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and field audits to verify adherence to hygiene standards and best practices.
• Evaluate documentation, risk assessments, and operating procedures to strengthen hygiene programme implementation.
• Perform occupational hygiene surveys, identify health risks, and analyse data to produce detailed reports for management.
• Collect and analyse samples from kitchens, canteens, and operational areas to assess exposure to physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Industrial Hygienist to interpret monitoring results and assess health risks.
• Recommend and implement effective exposure control measures, including engineering controls, improved work practices, and PPE usage.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to design and monitor workplace health and hygiene strategies.
• Prepare accurate reports on inspections, audits, and investigations, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.
• Lead the implementation of health surveillance programmes and investigate workplace health concerns.
• Review PPE specifications to ensure quality and promote proper usage across the site.
• Perform additional duties related to occupational hygiene and workplace health as assigned.

Education, Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field with at least 2 years’ relevant experience in mining or heavy industry;
  OR
  High School Certificate with a Diploma in a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant industrial experience.
• Progress toward or completion of an accredited Industrial/Occupational Hygiene certification is an advantage.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety is desirable.
• Must possess a Minerals Commission HSE Officer Certificate of Competency.
• Valid Ghanaian Class B Driver’s License.
• Strong knowledge of Ghanaian health and safety legislation, particularly mining regulations.
• Solid understanding of safety management systems, risk management, and loss prevention.
• Practical experience using industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring equipment.

Core Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a demanding environment.
• Excellent written communication and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork across multidisciplinary functions.

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