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OHS Mentorship Programme | Become a Mentor or Mentee | IIHSE

OHS Mentorship Programme | A Career Centre Initiative

IIHSE Occupational Health and Safety Mentorship Programme

We bring experienced OHS professionals together with occupational safety specialists and occupational physicians who are committed to advancing their careers, within a safe, ethical and carefully structured professional mentoring experience.

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A mentor and mentee reviewing occupational health and safety career goals on a tablet
Free of Charge · Volunteer-Led · One-to-One · 12 Weeks
No fee is charged for participation in the mentorship programme. IIHSE membership is required to apply as a mentee; separate membership terms and conditions apply.

12 Weeks

Programme Duration

6

Structured Sessions

15 Days

Session Interval

1 Hour

Session Duration

Why Does IIHSE Run This Programme?

IIHSE is a non-profit professional body and social-impact organisation. We run this programme on a voluntary basis to strengthen professional solidarity, ethical practice and a resilient culture of safety across occupational health and safety. Unlike commercial mentoring services, it is built on the voluntary contribution of experienced practitioners and a clearly defined learning framework.

Our Programme Team

Our team of experienced volunteers oversees the programme and safeguards quality, consistency and ethical standards at every stage.

Behiye DUMAN
Programme Coordinator
Şevval ÖREL
Training Lead
Büşra YILDIRIM
Operations Lead
Yurdagül GÜÇLÜ
Data Management Lead
Doğay ESER
Ethics and Data Protection Adviser
Vedat ZAR
IIHSE Programme OWNER

Mentor or Mentee? Choose the Role That Best Fits You

👥 Apply as a Mentor

Eligibility requirements:

  • At least five years’ relevant professional experience in OHS
  • A genuine willingness to guide and support a mentee
  • Capacity to commit approximately two hours per month
  • A demonstrable commitment to ethical professional practice

Responsibilities: Attend scheduled mentoring sessions, provide constructive feedback and support the mentee’s career development.

Benefits: Strengthen your leadership and mentoring capabilities, support your CPD, broaden your professional network and contribute meaningfully to the profession.

🚀 Apply as a Mentee

Eligibility requirements:

  • A clear commitment to professional development in OHS
  • Current IIHSE membership or a submitted membership application
  • A commitment to attend all scheduled sessions consistently
  • Willingness to establish and follow through on a personal development plan

Responsibilities: Participate actively in each session, engage openly with feedback and complete the agreed actions between sessions.

Benefits: Focused career development, CPD, stronger ethical and leadership capabilities, and valuable professional connections.

A Six-Session Development Journey

Each stage of the programme follows a clear and carefully structured framework:

  1. Introductions and Goal Setting – Establishing rapport and defining expectations and objectives
  2. Baseline Assessment – Reviewing current capabilities, experience and development needs
  3. Action Planning and Early Progress – Agreeing practical steps and reviewing initial outcomes
  4. Feedback and Alignment – Providing structured feedback and completing programme-level progress reporting
  5. Next Steps – Exploring career pathways and shaping a longer-term plan
  6. Closure and Continuity – Evaluating the programme, completing documentation and agreeing a 90-day follow-up plan

How Does the Process Work?

Every stage following an application is clear and transparent:

1. Application: Complete the mentor or mentee application form
2. Eligibility Review: The programme team reviews the information provided against the relevant criteria
3. Matching: Participants are matched according to their professional interests, sector experience, development objectives and career stage
4. Mutual Acceptance: Both the mentor and mentee independently approve the proposed match
5. 12-Week Programme: Participants complete six structured sessions and the development activities they have agreed
6. Closure and Follow-Up: The programme concludes with final documentation and a 90-day follow-up period

Ethics, Confidentiality and Safeguarding

✓ Sessions Are Not Recorded – Participants’ privacy and the confidentiality of their discussions are protected

✓ Commercial Solicitation Is Prohibited – Mentors may not advertise, promote or sell their own services

✓ Zero Tolerance for Ethical Misconduct – Any concern or reported breach is formally reviewed and addressed

✓ Rematching Support Is Available – A new pairing may be considered if the initial match proves unsuitable

Frequently Asked Questions

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