Experience:
1.Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner Aug 2019 - Jul 2024
Sinohydro Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Developed and executed comprehensive health and safety programmes, achieving ~80% OSHA compliance and strengthening site-wide safety culture.
Delivered bi-weekly training sessions across cross-functional teams on hazard identification, emergency response and PPE, improving compliance by ~15%.
Investigated 50+ incidents/near misses, conducted root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintained audit-ready records (incident reports, inspection logs, training registers, SDS documentation), supporting 100% quarterly audit completion.
Streamlined emergency equipment inspections, improving compliance by ~25% and reducing inspection time by ~15 hours/month.
Developed emergency response procedures and evacuation plans for 15+ field sites, strengthening preparedness and response capability.
2. SASA Champion Community Ward Officer Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Zimbabwe Association of Church Related Hospitals(Voluntary),Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Coordinated 8 AGYW workshops focused on empowerment and GBV prevention, resulting in 5 community support groups for ongoing advocacy.
Built a resource-sharing platform linking 200+ AGYW to local health services, increasing HIV testing uptake by ~25%.
Led 100+ community dialogues in Umguza on VAW, HIV/SRH and GBV, strengthening awareness and referral pathways.
Trained 100+ community, religious and traditional leaders on the SASA model for effective prevention and community action.
Distributed referral documentation to 80 AGYW/community members and facilitated access to health, counselling and legal services.
Maintained accurate session registers, reports and stakeholder linkages to support accountability and programme reporting.
3. Environmental Health Officer Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
Ministry of Health and Child Care — Government of Zimbabwe
Provided consultation to 50+ businesses and individuals on waste management, reducing hazardous materials by ~30% in one fiscal year.
Led partnerships with 15 local government agencies and community organisations to deliver environmental health education reaching 1, 000+ participants annually.
Conducted inspections across diverse facilities, ensuring 100% compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
Led investigations and risk assessments, reducing regulatory violations by ~10% through proactive hazard identification and mitigation.
Conducted 300+ water quality tests annually using field and lab techniques to ensure compliance and support evidence-based decision-making.
Education:
1.BSc (Hons) Environmental Science & Health (Upper Second Class, 2.1)
National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Bulawayo
2013
2.GCE Advanced Level (10 points) Marange High, Mutare 2008
3.GCE Ordinary Level (7 passes incl. Mathematics & English) 2006
Skills:
1.Data Analytics & Safety Reporting (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
2.Relationship Building
3. Training Facilitation
4. Stakeholder Coordination
5.Occupational Health & Safety Compliance
6.Emergency Response Planning
7.Community Engagement & Advocacy
8.Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
9.Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
10.Audit & Regulatory Compliance
11.Program Development & Implementation
12.Conflict Resolution
Additionally:
NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC I & II)
2025
SHE Representation NOSA
Safety File Development NOSA
Managing Mental Illness for Employees
NOSA
Combined ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 Implementation NOSA
Incident Investigation Level 3 NOSA