Manufacturing Company Health and Safety Officer Job in Kenya

Manufacturing Company

Job Vacancy: Health and Safety Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work place environment without risk to health
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and environmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented
• Assist with the development of H & S policies, safe systems of work and procedures
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business
• Support and assist the EHS Manager and the development of policies and programs of the manufacturing company
• Advice and instruct on various safety related topics within the manufacturing industry
• Conduct regular risk assessment and enforce preventive measures on a regular basis
• Organize EHS training of employees and executive.
• Inspect premises and the work places of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity to set standards
• Oversee the recording and investigation accidents/ near misses to determine cause and assist in handling worker’s compensation claims with HR
• Assist in the preparation of reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to Upper Management and Senior Executives
• Assist and advice the Managing Director or delegate in all matters pertaining the health, the safety and security of personnel, the safeguarding of equipment and the preservation of environment
• Prepares and maintains Health and Safety documents as per the company requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or in a related field
• At least 3-5 years’ proven experience as Safety Officer within Kenya
• In-depth knowledge on DOSH, NEMA, NITA and procedures
• Experience in writing reports and assist in policies review for health and safety documentation
• Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge on safety management information system is a plus
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Good interpersonal skills
• Taking initiative and working with minimum supervision
• Organization and planning
• HSE Training is desirable
• Ability to work independently
• Result oriented individual and a team player
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal with team members
• Recognizes and solves problems quickly and efficiently

If you qualify for the above, kindly send your cv to recruit@hrmconnection.com on or before 23th October 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.