Property Company Health and Safety Officer Vacancy in Kenya

Health and Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Review and develop all aspects of the company’s Health and Safety Policy and activity, and enforce policies to establish a culture of Health and Safety
• Monitor, evaluate and review existing new and upcoming Health and Safety legislation and ensure that the company has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance
• Work proactively with managers and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of Health and Safety within their areas of responsibility, which includes regular audits
• Ensure that rigorous risk assessment and accident management systems are in place, undertake risk assessment processes to identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are in place
• Discuss areas for improvement with relevant staff and/or external bodies and agree appropriate corrective action
• Liaise with site Health and Safety officers on health surveillance where a risk assessment has identified a need, including carrying out stress risk assessments when requires, and maintain appropriate records
• Provide staff with comprehensive and relevant information and training on Health and Safety systems and procedures, including advising on equipment purchase and workplace practices
• Maintain the accident and “near miss” database, investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle workers’ compensation claims
• Undertake the planning and implementation of fire drills and other evacuation procedures
• Design and deliver training sessions and presentations on health and safety and accident prevention, including new staff induction and residence managers training
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Maintain a central record of all risk assessments, report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics.
• Attend regular update training on Health and Safety legislation and the application of key policies in youth housing and advise the company’s management of key developments and areas for change/improvement.
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained in compliance with legal requirements, and that necessary notices are displayed and reviewed.
• Be the convener of the company’s Health and Safety Committee and actively promote a safe environment throughout the company’s sites

Requirements

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certification as a Health & Safety practitioner highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations/legislations.
• Experience in organizing and delivering training on Health and Safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration.

Required skills and key competencies

• Ability to produce reports and developing relevant policies.
• Ability to discover opportunities for improving conditions and executing various safety programmes.
• Leadership and management skills
• Training and capacity development skills
• Good Knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

How to Apply

If you feel you fit this role,please use this link to apply to kenyajobs2016@gmail.com latest by 30th April 2017