HSE Specialist

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience3 - 5 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldEnvironment Health and Safety

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct workplace health and safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety standards and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including fire drills and crisis response.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and coach store teams on health and safety best practices.
• Maintain statutory HSE records and monitor compliance with OSHA and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Track safety performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Public Health, Risk Management, or a related field.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent professional HSE certification.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification is an added advantage.
• 3–5 years' experience in health and safety within retail, FMCG, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or similar multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of incident investigation, risk assessment, contractor safety management, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management skills.

• Conduct workplace health and safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety standards and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including fire drills and crisis response.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and coach store teams on health and safety best practices.
• Maintain statutory HSE records and monitor compliance with OSHA and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Track safety performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of incident investigation, risk assessment, contractor safety management, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Public Health, Risk Management, or a related field.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent professional HSE certification.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification is an added advantage.