Health & Safety Officer
2025-11-17T07:25:52+00:00
Brites Management
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FULL_TIME
Eldoret
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
HealthCare
2025-11-29T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy Development and Implementation:
- Develop, implement, and regularly review the organization's health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with Kenyan legislation and best practices.
- Ensure these policies are effectively communicated and understood by all personnel.
Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and hazard identification across all areas of operation.
- Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses.
- Regularly monitor and review the effectiveness of risk control measures.
Compliance and Monitoring:
- Stay up-to-date with relevant Kenyan health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Ensure the organization's compliance with all legal requirements and internal safety
standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of the workplace to identify potential hazards and non-compliance.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety strategies, plans, and procedures, and make necessary adjustments.
Incident Investigation and Reporting:
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes
and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, and safety-related data.
- Prepare and submit reports on health and safety performance to management.
Training and Awareness:
- Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees at all levels.
- Promote a strong safety culture through awareness campaigns, inductions, and regular communication.
- Ensure employees understand their responsibilities regarding health and safety.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
- Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures, including evacuation plans, fire safety protocols, and first aid arrangements.
- Conduct regular emergency drills and exercises to ensure preparedness.
Communication and Consultation:
- Serve as a point of contact for all health and safety-related matters.
- Communicate effectively with employees, management, and external stakeholders on safety issues.
- Participate in safety committees and meetings.
- Address employee safety concerns promptly and effectively.
Record Keeping and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date health and safety records, including risk assessments, training records, inspection reports, and incident investigations.
- Ensure all documentation is readily accessible and compliant with legal requirements.
Equipment and Resource Management:
- Ensure the availability and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
- Monitor the maintenance and safety of workplace equipment and machinery.
- Advise on the safe handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Degree in occupational health and Safety or related
- Proven experience ( 3-4yrs) in a similar position in a manufacturing company
- Certification from relevant recognized bodies
- Very well versed with Kenyan occupational health and safety legislation
- Ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare detailed reports
- Proficiency in developing and delivering health and safety training programs
- Good organizational and time management skills
Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, implement, and regularly review the organization's health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with Kenyan legislation and best practices. Ensure these policies are effectively communicated and understood by all personnel. Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments and hazard identification across all areas of operation. Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses. Regularly monitor and review the effectiveness of risk control measures. Compliance and Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with relevant Kenyan health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards. Ensure the organization's compliance with all legal requirements and internal safety standards. Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of the workplace to identify potential hazards and non-compliance. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety strategies, plans, and procedures, and make necessary adjustments. Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, and safety-related data. Prepare and submit reports on health and safety performance to management. Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees at all levels. Promote a strong safety culture through awareness campaigns, inductions, and regular communication. Ensure employees understand their responsibilities regarding health and safety. Emergency Preparedness and Response: Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures, including evacuation plans, fire safety protocols, and first aid arrangements. Conduct regular emergency drills and exercises to ensure preparedness. Communication and Consultation: Serve as a point of contact for all health and safety-related matters. Communicate effectively with employees, management, and external stakeholders on safety issues. Participate in safety committees and meetings. Address employee safety concerns promptly and effectively. Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date health and safety records, including risk assessments, training records, inspection reports, and incident investigations. Ensure all documentation is readily accessible and compliant with legal requirements. Equipment and Resource Management: Ensure the availability and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment. Monitor the maintenance and safety of workplace equipment and machinery. Advise on the safe handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
Degree in occupational health and Safety or related Proven experience ( 3-4yrs) in a similar position in a manufacturing company Certification from relevant recognized bodies Very well versed with Kenyan occupational health and safety legislation Ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare detailed reports Proficiency in developing and delivering health and safety training programs Good organizational and time management skills
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Vacancy title:
Health & Safety Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: HealthCare]
Jobs at:
Brites Management
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, November 29 2025
Duty Station:
Eldoret | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy Development and Implementation:
- Develop, implement, and regularly review the organization's health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with Kenyan legislation and best practices.
- Ensure these policies are effectively communicated and understood by all personnel.
Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and hazard identification across all areas of operation.
- Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses.
- Regularly monitor and review the effectiveness of risk control measures.
Compliance and Monitoring:
- Stay up-to-date with relevant Kenyan health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Ensure the organization's compliance with all legal requirements and internal safety
standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of the workplace to identify potential hazards and non-compliance.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety strategies, plans, and procedures, and make necessary adjustments.
Incident Investigation and Reporting:
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes
and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, and safety-related data.
- Prepare and submit reports on health and safety performance to management.
Training and Awareness:
- Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees at all levels.
- Promote a strong safety culture through awareness campaigns, inductions, and regular communication.
- Ensure employees understand their responsibilities regarding health and safety.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
- Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures, including evacuation plans, fire safety protocols, and first aid arrangements.
- Conduct regular emergency drills and exercises to ensure preparedness.
Communication and Consultation:
- Serve as a point of contact for all health and safety-related matters.
- Communicate effectively with employees, management, and external stakeholders on safety issues.
- Participate in safety committees and meetings.
- Address employee safety concerns promptly and effectively.
Record Keeping and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date health and safety records, including risk assessments, training records, inspection reports, and incident investigations.
- Ensure all documentation is readily accessible and compliant with legal requirements.
Equipment and Resource Management:
- Ensure the availability and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
- Monitor the maintenance and safety of workplace equipment and machinery.
- Advise on the safe handling and disposal of hazardous substances.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Degree in occupational health and Safety or related
- Proven experience ( 3-4yrs) in a similar position in a manufacturing company
- Certification from relevant recognized bodies
- Very well versed with Kenyan occupational health and safety legislation
- Ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare detailed reports
- Proficiency in developing and delivering health and safety training programs
- Good organizational and time management skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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