Mandate
Policy development and enforcing the compliance occupational law and mandate.
Vision
Safe and health of employee in the republic of South Sudan.
Mission
Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations through strengthening tripartite information sharing, networking and coordinating mechanism at all levels of working life.
Challenges to the Directorate of Health & Safety
- Lack of legal framework for the Occupational Safety and Health
- Inadequate specialized staff to conduct OHS inspection
![Acting DG for DOSH](/sites/default/files/inline-images/Wuol%20Domach_0.jpg)
Acting DG for DOSH
Ministry of Labour
Functions
The functions of the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health are to:
- Initiate and advice on the formulation and implementation of policies, laws and regulations on occupational safety and health.
- Inspect workplaces to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and standards.
- Promote and advise employers, employees and their representatives on best practices of occupational safety and health at workplaces.
- Coordinate and implement occupational safety and health programs and projects.
- Investigate accidents at the workplace to establish liability and compensation.
- Register and maintain database of workplaces in line with occupational safety and health requirements.
- Conduct risk and hazard assessment