Environmental Science and HealthWhat type of job are you looking for? Occupatoinal Health, Safety, and Envioronmental Management What nationality are you? Zimbabwean What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English at high level What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Namibia. Reasons; environmental issues are given a priority in Namibia, there is peace, it observes human rights,its near home What countries have you worked in? Zimbabwe What countries do you have a visa to work in? I only have a valid Passport What field do you currently work in? I am a Lecturer in Environmental Health @ Bulawayo Polytechnic Zimbabwe What fields have you worked in before? Environmental Health officer, Waste Managemement Officer What qualifications do you hold? Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Science and Health. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I consider skills more valuable because it is easier to formally educate a skilled somebody than for a formally educated somebody to adopt required skills. Skills also involves creativity unlike formal education. Describe the benefits of working with others It help others understand your objectives and the action required to achieve them. Working with others helps one to identify and harness other people strengths. Describe the benefits of working alone Quick decisions can be made.Easy self monitoring and evalution.It promotes one to be responsible and take up the initiative and boost self esteem. What was your worst working experience? In year 2008 the economy of Zimbabwe was so bad such that my workmates quitted their jobs and i was forced to work underpressure and get no remuneration in the end. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Do the best you can to perform your duty and in the end you are a freeman at home and at work. What unique skills do you have? Creative. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Officer What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Coming up with Environmental Management Systems,Environmental Impact Assessments,Safety inspection of workplaces and designing Emergency Preparedness and Response programmes. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Responding to non compliance isssues and maximum presence at the plant. Who do you prefer?a less experienced but eager to learn or an experienced one and not eager to learn and is always changing jobs? I prefer grooming someone who will go on and adopt new skills and technology. How can potential employers contact you? Contact John Masanzu on +264813986751/+2646124047 Namibia or Contact Godfrey on +263772998939 Zimbabwe Chat on Facebook with Godfrey Mureru | 
