Our client is a Kenyan company which has been in operation for nearly ten years. They provide PPE, uniforms and branding solutions to a wide portfolio of customers ranging from multinationals, government, NGOs, banks, health institutions, telcos, insurance companies, manufacturers, and retailers. They seek to hire a safety officer who will provide safety management, advice, monitoring, and reporting in the workplace, and engage staff in programs that ensure safe practice in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Work across teams to ensure safety
• Champion a safety agenda and culture across the company and our partners
• Regularly review working conditions and work with line managers to correct non-compliance and realize opportunities for improvement
• Manage and monitor issuance and usage of PPEs, including PPE inventory
• Manage audits and compliance with regulatory bodies
• Collaborate with third-party auditors to ensure all audits are conducted properly and on-time and all licenses are up to date (OSH, NEMA, fire safety, planning)
• Develop and execute action plans to address any issues identified in audits
• Maintain strong relationships with local regulators based on transparency and compliance
• Regularly identify opportunities for assessing risk and implement improvements
• Integrate safety into routine systems and procedures
• Develop and maintain training protocols around safety, health and environment
• Review standard practices and procedures and effectively integrate safety, health and environment best practices where appropriate
• Conduct regular safety, health and environment trainings with all team members tailored to their roles
• Provision of Safety training services and sale of safety equipment and apparel
• Develop new and existing business within the Company’s safety equipment and apparel
• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, solicit orders and offer training services
• Manage client accounts to maximize both customer and company value
• Recommend products to customers, based on customers’ needs and interests
• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors’ products, prices, and sales.
• Provide safety audit services to clients
• Negotiate details of contracts and payments.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is often required.
• Previous experience working in a similar role in a company with high standards of occupational health and safety; preferably in the manufacturing sector
• Strong working knowledge of occupational and environmental regulations and risks
• Health and safety certification is required.
• Approved Occupational Health & Safety Auditor and Trainer
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong ability to lead and influence others
• Demonstrated experience drafting and implementing training and procedural documents
• Qualification in sales will also be an added advantage.
• Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Proven leadership, planning, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Safety Officer) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 24th Aug 2023