Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
REFEREES
Timeline
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EPAPHRODITUS SABUNI

EPAPHRODITUS SABUNI

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT EXPERT
MTWARA,MTWARA

Summary

PROFILE IN SUMMARY: A self-motivated, committed and versatile occupational health and safety expert holding a masters of science in environmental and occupational health. Acquired knowledge and skills in occupational health and safety and capable to work in national and international organizations. Have good working experience and successful implementing projects activities in occupational health and safety. Working with Tanzania Local Government Authority at Mtwara District Council, gained broader knowledge of occupational health and safety issues. The role in this position and as a head of department is to make sure that all occupational health and safety issues at the council level and at the national and international projects within the council are well coordinated and managed. The experience of working with Mtibwa Sugar Estates Limited had also added value in executing the core values of the fast growing, challenging and dynamic organizations. Honor deadlines, keen worker and result oriented person with proven high level of integrity and ethics.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Mtwara District Council
01.2015 - Current

Work as District Occupational Health and Safety Officer and Head of Department of Occupational Health and Safety and Overseer of Occupational Health and Safety Issues at Large Infrastructure Companies and Manufacturing Industries and at all Seismic and Gas Exploration and Production Projects under T.P.D.C and under Private Companies which are within the District Council. Among others the following are the do's:

  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.

Environmental Health Officer

Mtwara District Council
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Oversaw continual improvement of project health and safety programs, systems and processes to meet or exceed company and project objectives through safe practices.
  • Promoted public health through surveillance of disease trends, food safety practices and sanitation levels in public and food service facilities.
  • Monitored performance of safety activities in other work centers covered by task order and provided remedial training as necessary to responsible personnel at other locations.
  • Disposed and managed waste products.
  • Prepared, reviewed and updated environmental and safety investigation reports for Dangote Cement Ltd, Lulu Cement Xinghao Mtwara, Yalin Cashewnut Processing Ltd, DP Shaprya Stone Crushing Ltd, T.P.D.C-Madimba Gas Plant, Maurel and Promo Gas Production Ltd, AGS Gas Exploration and Production Ltd.
  • Conducted hazardous waste management studies.

Assistant Environmental Health Officer

Mtibwa Sugar Estates Limited
01.2001 - 12.2005


  • Complied with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and reported all unsafe practices.
  • Commenced enforcement action through improvement notices, prohibition orders, penalty notices or prosecutions.
  • Measured and controlled pollution from commercial and industrial sources and investigated cases of serious infectious diseases.
  • Compiled reports and provided training courses.
  • Collected water samples from semi-processed, processed and raw water.
  • Determined chemical composition and nature of land pollutants by analyzing and collecting soil.

Education

Ph.D. - Environment And Occupational Health

Open University Of Tanzania (OUT)
12.2023

Master of Science - Environmental and Occupational Health

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
2019

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

Kampala University
2015

Diploma - Environmental Health Sciences

Environmental Health Officers Training College
2009

Higher Diploma - Religious Philosophy

Canossian Fathers Philosophicum College
2001

Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education(ACSEE -

St.Anthony's High School
1998

Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE - undefined

Ruvu Secondary School
1993

Primary School Certificate of Education -

Kiwandani Primary School
1989

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS:
  • Management and leadership skills
  • Occupational health and safety mobilization and implementation skills including Public Health, OSHA Standards and Codes, Safety Inspections, Emergency Protocols, Shift Work, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing Incidents, Safety Courses, Site Visits, Fire and Safety Guidance, Industrial Hygiene and Protective Equipment Knowledge
  • Relationship building skills (multiple teams, partner agencies and community members)
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office(Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft power point) and database application like SPSS and Stata
  • Developing research proposals and reports on occupational health and safety
  • A driver of Motorcars and Motorcycles with a valid Tanzanian driving license

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • Registered Member of National Environmental Management Council of Tanzania as

Environmental Expert.

  • Registered Member of Environmental Health Practitioners Council of Tanzania.
  • Registered Member of British Occupational Hygiene Society of United Kingdom.
  • Registered Member of International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH)

REFEREES

REFEREES:

1. PROF.SIMON HENRY MAMUYA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,

MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES,

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, P.O BOX 65015,

DAR-ES-SALAAM. Tel. +255 787 721377, Email: - mamuyasimon2@gmail.com


2. HON.QS.OMARY JUMA KIPANGA (MP), DEPUTY MINISTER,

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, P.O BOX 22663,

DAR-ES-SALAAM. Tel. +255 675 108380, Email: - ommykipanga@yahoo.co.uk

Timeline

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Mtwara District Council
01.2015 - Current

Environmental Health Officer

Mtwara District Council
01.2010 - 12.2014

Assistant Environmental Health Officer

Mtibwa Sugar Estates Limited
01.2001 - 12.2005

Ph.D. - Environment And Occupational Health

Open University Of Tanzania (OUT)

Master of Science - Environmental and Occupational Health

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

Kampala University

Diploma - Environmental Health Sciences

Environmental Health Officers Training College

Higher Diploma - Religious Philosophy

Canossian Fathers Philosophicum College

Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education(ACSEE -

St.Anthony's High School

Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE - undefined

Ruvu Secondary School

Primary School Certificate of Education -

Kiwandani Primary School
EPAPHRODITUS SABUNIENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT EXPERT