At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
**GENERAL SUMMARY:** Under the general direction of the Manager of Employee Safety, the Employee Safety Specialist is responsible for:
- Collecting, analyzing, and organizing safety data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Developing and implementing targeted interventions in partnership with site leadership and HR
- Developing and overseeing comprehensive employee safety programs with performance improvement measures
- Co-facilitating system-wide Employee Safety initiatives and ensuring local site implementation with accountability to the CEO
- Communicating effectively with employees, leadership, physicians, and external stakeholders to support safety objectives
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental or related field required.3-5 years experience of employee or occupational/safety/clinical/quality experience. Experience in the delivering of educational programs is an asset. Is knowledgeable of MIOSHA and OSHA laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental, or a related field
- 3-5 years of employee, occupational, safety, clinical, or quality experience
- Knowledge of MIOSHA and OSHA laws
- Experience delivering educational programs
What We Do
Henry Ford Health is a Detroit-headquartered academic healthcare system serving more than 2 million people across Michigan and beyond. Its integrated offerings include primary, preventive, urgent, specialty, home, and virtual care, health insurance, pharmacy, and eye care. The organization also advances clinical innovation, research, clinical trials, medical education, community health, health equity, and services for vulnerable communities throughout the region.
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