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IVAN TWEBEMBERE KABAGAMBE

Kampala

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with over 15 years of experience in occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and security operations in both the private sector and high-risk environments. Adept at policy development, risk assessment, staff training, and ISO system implementation. Highly skilled in leading Integrated Management System (IMS) audits in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across organizational processes. A certified NEBOSH and IOSH holder and member of the Safety and Health Association of Uganda (SHAU), committed to promoting a culture of safety excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

HSE Officer

National Housing Construction Company Ltd
Kampala
03.2023 - Current
  • Formulated and enforced health and safety policies to cultivate a proactive safety culture and promote accountability at all organizational levels.
  • Led safety inductions, site inspections, and contractor HSE compliance management to ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory standards.
  • Prepared and enforced policies to establish a culture of health and safety;
  • Conducted safety inductions, inspections, and managed contractor HSE compliance.
  • Monitored compliance with safety policies and legal requirements through regular inspections of personnel, equipment, and machinery to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of workplace accidents and incidents to determine root causes, identify corrective and preventive actions, and facilitate the processing of workers' compensation claims in compliance with organizational procedures and statutory requirements.
  • Ensured that company premises remained free from hazardous substances through regular inspections, risk assessments, and implementation of appropriate control measures in line with occupational health and safety standards.
  • Reviewed and analyzed emergency incidents to identify root causes, assess the effectiveness of existing response measures, and recommend preventive strategies aimed at improving organizational preparedness and reducing future risks.
  • Evaluated organizational practices, procedures, and facilities to identify potential risks and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.

HSE Consultant

Splendid Solutions Limited
01.2024 - 01.2026
  • Development and Implementation of Integrated Management Systems (ISO9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018), Training and Capacity building

QHSE Consultant

Q-Sourcing Ltd/TASC
Kampala
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Conducted Lead implementor, Internal Audit training, coaching and mentorship for Implementation of ISO 45001:2018 for 50 Ugandan SME's
  • Led internal audits and coordinated ISO surveillance and external audits.
  • Developed and enforced QHSE mechanisms aligned with regulatory and industry best practices.
  • Maintained all HSE documentation and oversaw timely approvals.
  • Managed PPE procurement and maintenance in collaboration with project teams.
  • Delivered HSE training programs contributing to 20% of the company's annual revenue.
  • Developed company-wide emergency response mechanisms and QHSE policies.
  • Worked closely with IT to digitize QHSE systems and integrate them with the company's ERP.
  • Conducted compliance evaluations and produced periodic QHSE reports.

HSE Consultant

Q-Sourcing
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Uganda/Rwanda/Tanzania/Kenya
  • Development & Implementation of Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015)-Tanzania
  • Conducted training, coaching, and mentorship programs for staff at all levels to build capacity and ensure effective QMS establishment, implementation, and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements. - Tanzania
  • Lead Auditor - Quality Management System (QMS) Surveillance Audit Support - Kenya & Rwanda
  • Uganda/Rwanda/Tanzania/Kenya

HSE Consultant

Gold Leaf Holdings
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted coaching and mentorship for the company staff and top management in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S MS)
  • HSE Supervision works on the Total Energies-SLB Camp (Cafeteria Construction), Training and capacity building for all Gold Leaf Holdings staff and support in HSE activities.

HSE Manager

Babcon Uganda Limited
Kampala
09.2010 - 02.2023
  • Ensured that project activities don't impact negatively on the environment of the project area and human resource in general.
  • Monitored and ensured compliance of project with the environmental standards and terms of contract.
  • Ensured safety and protection of all company employees from occupational health hazards to enable workers execute their duties in stress free and conducive environment.
  • Prepared projects' environment, safety and security management plans to guide project activities and action plans aimed at maintaining sustainability of the environment in project areas.
  • Carried out supervisory work to ensure that labor force uses on personal protective equipment to avoid serious injuries in execution of work.
  • Uphold the company health and safety policy and prepared risk assessments at work to curb accidents and any other work-related health hazards;
  • Carried out induction/training briefs to raise the awareness of all employees on the need for safety.
  • Supervised all contractor security operations.
  • Conducted investigations for accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site and proposed recommendations for avoidance of recurrence of incidents and accidents.
  • Conducted training for all employees and sub-contractors on the importance of health and safety on the job and protection of the environment;
  • Ensured protection and proper use of all company equipment, plant and machinery and prepared monthly reports on use and defects of all company equipment assigned in project areas.

HSE Consultant

Zoramu Consulting Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted coaching and mentorship for the Implementation of Occupational Health & Safety Management System (ISO-45001:2018)

Administrative Field Supervisor

EODT
Baghdad
03.2008 - 07.2010
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: Baghdad - Iraq
  • Trained Ugandan security specialists on safety in healthy living in the war zone, using training manuals provided by the US Army.
  • Supervised security personnel in field on various posts of deployment to ensure compliance with training given and ensured that guards memorize their post SOPs and duty general orders, and above all trained on incident reporting, radio call communication and emergency preparedness.
  • Guided security personnel through practical drills on control in emergency situations and safer use and handling of weapons.
  • Counseled of security personnel that act or behave contrary to the rules and regulations especially on safety, uniform wear and appearance.
  • Prepared and updated weekly manning roster for about 500 security personnel and communicated the adjustments and changes to the Camp manager at General Headquarters.
  • Conducted validation exercise of new guard systems, updating training manuals for these systems and also serving as part of a mobile training team focused on SOP and guard ethics, professionalism and appearance.
  • Provided first alert information to all guards on ground on emergencies and ensured all guards were knowledgeable on procedure, supported the Camp Manager in posting operations and deployment of guards.
  • Company Overview: Baghdad - Iraq

Protective Services Officer

Serena Hotel Kampala
Kampala
02.2010 - 06.2010
  • Supervised hotel security service providers and ensured guest, staff and hotel assets' safety.
  • Conducted regular patrols, monitored CCTV systems, and responded to emergencies.
  • Prepared daily and weekly security reports for management review.
  • Provided support to the customer care department by assisting hotel guests with inquiries and coordinated compliance briefings with guards.
  • Assisted in internal investigations by gathering evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses where necessary.
  • Conducted briefings for the security service provider guards during guard mount before deployment.
  • Provided support during special events hosted by the hotel to beef up security especially with personal, and vehicle check during access to the hotel premises and other sensitive areas.

Research Officer

Greenwatch
Kampala
01.2005 - 02.2008
  • Company Overview: NGO
  • Conducted environmental field research by collecting data from respondents.
  • Conducted data analysis & prepared reports following the field research findings.
  • Designed environmental field questionnaires for respondents;
  • Assisted in proposal writing to donor agencies for grants to support various project activities related to the environment;
  • Coordinated organizational activities and created maintained a data-base for like-minded environmental civil society organizations in Uganda.
  • Organized and moderated stakeholder workshops on environment management projects.
  • Managed information dissemination on environment management related matters and conducted training and consultative meetings with communities affected by development projects that were in the funding scope.
  • Conducted outreach to schools on environmental protections.
  • Supported the formulation of environmental bylaws for some districts with in the project scope.
  • Supported the formulation of the Environmental Law Case Book that is used as a reference in the Uganda Courts of Judicature.
  • Conducted base line surveys in affected communities prior to implementation of projects.
  • NGO

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Management

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
KAMAPALA
01.2004

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

MBARARA HIGH SCHOOL
MBARARA, Uganda
01.1999

Uganda Certificate of Education -

MBARARA HIGH SCHOOL
MBARARA, Uganda
01.1997

Primary Leaving Examinations -

MBARARA MUNICIPAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
MBARARA
01.1993

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Security Surveillance & Management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Computer skills
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple work streams
  • Ability to function independently
  • Teamwork
  • Multi-cultural environment
  • Social Impact Assessments
  • First aid training
  • Risk Assessments
  • Health & Safety investigations
  • Safety training coordination
  • Safety auditing
  • NEBOSH certificate
  • Safety, Health and Environment training
  • Construction site audits
  • Report-writing
  • Safety training delivery
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Health and safety advocacy

Driving Licence - Category

B Manual

Languages

  • English, C2
  • Swahili, C1

Qualifications And Certifications

  • ICS Technologies, Internal Auditing and Lead Implementer training in Integrated Management Systems (IMS) ISO 9001:2025, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2028, 12/01/19
  • National Occupational Safety & Health Consultancy, Scaffold Erector & Inspector Course Certificates, 12/01/19
  • NCOSHA, Level I & II First Aid & Incident Management Skills, 12/01/19
  • Astitus, NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, 12/01/17
  • Astitus, IOSH Managing Safely Certificate, 12/01/17
  • Diversity Consult Limited, Implementation of Safety Management Systems, 12/01/16
  • Diversity Consult Limited, Fire-fighting certificate, 12/01/16
  • ICS Technologies, Certificate in Internal Auditing in Occupation Health Safety Management Systems in 18001:2007, 12/01/12
  • ICS Technologies, Certificate in Internal Auditing in Environmental Management systems in 14001:2007, 12/01/12
  • ICS Technologies, Certificate in Internal Auditing in Quality Management Systems in ISO 9001: 2008, 12/01/12

Project Accomplishments

  • 01/01/07, Bujagali Hydro-power and Interconnection Projects Uganda Under Greenwatch Uganda-NGO work
  • 10/23/10, CSR Infrastructure Build projects: Construction of Sebagoro Health Centre III and Kyehoro Primary school Phases 1 & 2 in Hoima TULLOW OIL OPERATIONS PTY LTD
  • 04/11/14, Rehabilitation of Mogas fuel Depot- Banda, Jinja Road. Mogas Uganda Limited
  • 04/08/15, Construction of Namugongo 33/11kV 40MVA Substation Umeme Limited
  • 06/20/15, Rehabilitation of Development House, Parliamentary Avenue. Parliament of Uganda
  • 05/01/16, Construction of Moniko- Lugazi 33/11kV 40MVA Substation Umeme Limited
  • 09/23/16, Installation of new power transformer at Nalubale Substation (Interbus 1 & 2) Eskom
  • 06/15/18, Construction of a Milking Parlour at Nakyesasa- Namulonge Wakiso. NARO
  • 02/17/18, Design and Re-construction of new scanner shed- Busia & Malaba Boader posts Uganda Revenue Authority.
  • 03/01/18, Design, Manufacture, Deliver, Installation and Commissioning of 1x32/40MVA, 132/33KV Power Transformer at Kampala North Substation Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited.
  • 03/08/19, Design, Manufacture, Delivery and Installation of 1x32/40MVA, 132/33kv Power Transformer, 132Kv Transformer Bay & Accessories at Kampala North Substation. Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)
  • 06/17/20, Removal and Disposal of Asbestos sheeting and Rehabilitation of Kibuli & SANCTA Maria Nkokonjeru PTC Lot 4: Ministry of Education
  • 02/20/20, Alterations to The Existing Foundry, Diesel Tanks Relocation and Mill Fabrication Workshop at Kakira Sugar Limited. Kakira Sugar Factory
  • 01/01/20, Civil Works for the Rehabilitation of the Tororo-Gulu Railway. Sub contract of Site camp Establishment SOGEA SATOM
  • 09/24/22, Workplace Fire safety Training for the French Embassy employees. French Embassy
  • 08/19/22, Workplace fire safety Training and installation of firefighting system. Best Ingredients Factory Namanve
  • 06/15/22, Scaffolding use training for Smart Water Systems Uganda SMC Ltd. The Assessment & Skilling Centre (TASC)
  • 05/07/22, Vehicle fire safety training for TOTAL E&P drivers. The Assessment & Skilling Centre (TASC)
  • 02/24/23, Engineering, Procurement and Construction of Muzizi Sub-Station and power evacuation lines for Bukinda and Lower Nkusi Hydropower projects in Kibale District Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
  • 01/15/23, The generator floor support system - construction works - Nalubaale Power Station. Eskom
  • 11/01/22, ISO STANDARD 45001:2018 implementation Coaching and Mentoring in 56 companies in Uganda. The Assessment and Skilling Centre (TASC)

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

HSE Consultant

Splendid Solutions Limited
01.2024 - 01.2026

QHSE Consultant

Q-Sourcing Ltd/TASC
08.2023 - 12.2024

HSE Officer

National Housing Construction Company Ltd
03.2023 - Current

HSE Consultant

Q-Sourcing
01.2023 - 01.2024

HSE Consultant

Gold Leaf Holdings
01.2023 - 01.2024

HSE Consultant

Zoramu Consulting Group
01.2022 - 01.2023

HSE Manager

Babcon Uganda Limited
09.2010 - 02.2023

Protective Services Officer

Serena Hotel Kampala
02.2010 - 06.2010

Administrative Field Supervisor

EODT
03.2008 - 07.2010

Research Officer

Greenwatch
01.2005 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Management

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

MBARARA HIGH SCHOOL

Uganda Certificate of Education -

MBARARA HIGH SCHOOL

Primary Leaving Examinations -

MBARARA MUNICIPAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

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