Ifeoma Okpara
Attributes
Positions
Auditor (Position), Technical Expert
Professions
ISO 9001:2015 Auditor Trainee, ISO 14001:2015 Auditor Trainee, ISO 45001:2018 Auditor Trainee, OHS Practitioner, Food Technologist
Mobile
+234 803 708 7695
Email
ifeoma.okpara@equalassurance.com
Credentials
Mrs. Ifeoma Janet Okpara's credentials include:
1. Master of Science, Public Health (in view) University of South Wales
2. Master of Education, M.ed, Administration and planning (2nd Class upper
division) National Open University of Nigeria
3. Bachelor of Science, Food Science and Technology (2nd Class division)
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,Abia State.
Memberships
1. Fellow (2023), Member (2017) and Associate Member (2016), Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
2. Member (2022), American Society of Safety Professionals
3. Member (2022) , American Society of Nutrition, ASN
4. Member (2022) International Institute of Professional Security
5. Member (2017) Nigeria Red Cross Society, Abuja
Experiences
1. Organization: Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Plot 1184 Cadastral Zone Bo8,Jahi Abuja.FCT
Position: Health & Safety Principal Manager – Jahi Branch 01/2014 till date
Summary of roles:
a) Providing technical expertise necessary to supervise, coordinate, implement and promote the Environmental, Occupational Health, Safety, risk and Emergency Management Programs and activities both in the Public and Private sectors in conjunction with other relevant agencies.
b) Coordinating the other Environmental and Occupational Health, Safety and risk programs carried out by other staff at the Branch level.
c) Facilitating internal, inter departmental and external meetings. Overseeing the administrative components and day to day activities.
2. Organization: Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Ebite Ukiwe Street, Jabi. Abuja, FCT.
Position: Health and Safety Trainer / Administrator 02/2012 to 011/2013
Roles:
a) Organize and develop or obtain training procedure manuals and give guide and course materials such as visual materials and hand outs.
b) Present Health and Safety information using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as team exercises, simulators, group discussions, videos and lectures.
c) Design, Organise, plan and direct orientation and training for employees, clients and other stakeholders, etc.
3. Organization: Manik Klements Ltd.Ndole Crescent,Zone 5, Wuse, FCT. Abuja
Position: Health & Safety Officer (Facilities)
Roles:
a) Worked closely with upper management to achieve and work toward the achievement of goals.
b) Preparation of contracts for vendors and third party business and oversee the budget for all facility centric activities.
c) Initiated the fire risk assessment and routine maintenance of all fire prevention and fire fighting installations at the organization’s office in Abuja. d) Directed all power supply, water supply, heat ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, waste management, and general building maintenance initiatives.
e) Administered daily housekeeping of the premises and proactively promoted and ensured a safe and conducive environment for the staff.