Safety, Health & Environment Officer

Safety, Health & Environment Officer

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head – Human Resources, the Safety, Health & Environment Officer will be responsible for ensuring that workplaces are safe and healthy for employees, visitors, and stakeholders. The role will support compliance with the company’s Safety, Health and Environment policy, OSHA 2007, NEMA, WIBA Act, and other applicable regulatory standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Safety, Health & Environment Policy Management

Support the development, review, and implementation of safety, health, and environmental systems, policies, procedures, and corporate guidelines in line with legal and company standards.

Compliance, Inspections & Audits

Conduct scheduled and impromptu workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with SHE regulations, company procedures, and statutory requirements.

Risk Management & Incident Investigation

Identify workplace hazards, recommend mitigation measures, track near misses and accidents, and investigate incidents to ensure corrective actions are implemented and recurrence is prevented.

Emergency Preparedness

Develop and maintain emergency response plans, coordinate emergency teams, and facilitate fire drills and other safety preparedness activities.

SHE Committee Coordination

Establish and support the Safety, Health and Environment Committee, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on implementation of committee recommendations.

Awareness Creation & Training

Conduct SHE inductions for new employees and visitors, coordinate staff training on health and safety, first aid, and occupational safety, and communicate changes in relevant legislation to management.

Regulatory Liaison & Permits

Act as a point of contact with regulatory authorities and support timely renewal of relevant SHE permits, licenses, and compliance documentation.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain accurate SHE records and prepare reports on incidents, inspections, audits, improvements, and compliance matters for management review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Health, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Environment, Health and Safety such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) is highly desirable.
• At least 4 years relevant work experience in a dynamic environment.
• Good understanding of EHS regulations and compliance requirements in Kenya.
• Experience in conducting EHS research, investigations, risk assessments, and recommending practical solutions.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of workplace safety, health, and environmental management practices.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams.
• Safety-conscious with ability to apply methodologies that improve processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, training, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Good problem-analysis, investigation, and documentation skills.