Safety Officer 2, Part-time Consultant

We're Hiring: Safety Officer 2 (Remote)

Location: Remote / Home-based (with occasional on-site visits)

Are you passionate about creating safe, resilient, and healthy work environments—especially in remote settings? Join us as a Safety Officer 2 (SO2) and help shape the future of workplace safety and business continuity in a digital-first world.

About the Role

As our Safety Officer 2, you'll be a strategic leader driving occupational safety, health, cybersecurity awareness, and business continuity across our remote workforce. You'll champion a culture of safety and wellness, ensuring our people are protected, informed, and empowered—no matter where they work.

Job Details

Work from home

Part-time Consultancy for 10 hours a week

Work schedule is Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Job Summary
The Safety Officer 2 (SO2) is a strategic safety and business continuity leader responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving the organization's occupational safety, health, digital security, and business resilience programs tailored for a remote work setup. The role involves fostering a safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strengthening organizational resilience through proactive planning and employee engagement across all remote locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Occupational Safety & Health Management (Remote Focus)
• Develop, implement, and monitor remote work safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct virtual ergonomic risk assessments and provide guidance on setting up safe, healthy remote workstations.
• Organize online safety awareness campaigns, training sessions, and wellness initiatives, including mental health support.
• Investigate and document remote work incidents or hazards, recommending mitigation measures.
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (in tandem with IT)
• Develop, review, and maintain the company's Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies specific to remote operations.
• Lead virtual BCP drills, tabletop exercises, and scenario planning.
• Identify critical remote business functions and dependencies; coordinate recovery efforts during disruptions.
• Communicate BCP procedures effectively to all remote employees and provide ongoing training.
• Emergency Response & Crisis Management
• Serve as the lead for emergency preparedness, including health crises, cyber incidents, natural disasters, and technical failures.
• Create and communicate clear remote emergency protocols, including incident reporting and access to support.
• Liaise with local authorities and other stakeholders for emergency response readiness.
• Employee Health & Wellness
• Promote mental health awareness and wellness programs targeting remote employees.
• Facilitate virtual health checks, stress management, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Monitor employee well-being and provide resources or referrals as needed.
• Digital & Cybersecurity Awareness (in tandem with IT)
• Collaborate with IT to promote cybersecurity best practices and safe data handling among remote employees.
• Help in the conduct of virtual training on cybersecurity threats such as phishing, password management, and safe internet use.
• Encourage responsible use of company devices and safeguarding company data.
• Safety Culture & Engagement
• Foster a safety and well-being culture through virtual initiatives, challenges, and recognition programs.
• Regularly gather feedback from remote employees on safety concerns and program effectiveness via surveys, virtual town halls, or focus groups.
• Policy Development & Compliance
• Draft, update, and communicate safety, health, cybersecurity, and BCP policies tailored for remote work.
• Monitor compliance with local and international laws, industry standards, and company policies.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Maintain databases of incidents, hazards, and safety-related data.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Prepare regular safety, health, cybersecurity, and BCP reports for management review.
• Technology & Safety Tools Administration
• Assist in selecting, deploying, and managing digital safety and incident reporting tools.
• Train employees on using these tools effectively for reporting hazards or incidents.
• Vendor & Third-Party Coordination
• Collaborate with third-party providers such as health services, internet providers, or safety consultants involved in supporting remote work safety.
• Environmental & Sustainability Practices
• Promote responsible and sustainable remote work habits, including energy conservation and waste reduction.
• Advocate for environmentally responsible practices in remote work setups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Psychology, or related fields.
• Certified Safety Officer 2 with completed 40-hour BOSH training from a DOLE accredited provider.
• Preferably is certified in First Aid and Basic Life Support.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in remote work environments or BPO/IT sectors.
• Knowledge of OSH standards, cyber security basics, BCP, and remote ergonomics.
• Strong communication, policy documentation, virtual facilitation, and engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively across teams.

WHY VANIGENT

Vanigent is an independent contract sales organization delivering measurable, results-driven outcomes that prioritize the needs of our customers. We are an Atlanta, GA based CSO, with a very seasoned leadership team with broad expertise. We have also successfully executed in the commercial operations and sales execution space and operate with efficiency, flexibility, and solutions focused. Our success is driven by our great people and inclusive/diversified culture, where our primary focus is always to put patients first and pull through our organizational values of Customer-centered solutions, Accountable to our measurable outcomes, Results-oriented and Ethics, Excellence, & Integrity (CARE).

Vanivation Corp. is the local independent entity in the Philippines of Vanigent. Focused on providing technology-driven solutions for pharma, diagnostics and medical devices industries. We deliver innovative solutions that optimize operations, ensure compliance and drive growth.

We are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.