Job summary

Location: Mukurweini & Kianyaga Reporting To: Project Manager / Site Manager Job Purpose To enforce Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards on construction sites in compliance with Kenyan regulations and Affordable Housing Program (AHP) requirements by managing risks, enforcing safety procedures, and maintaining audit-ready systems.

Min Qualification:

Diploma

Experience Level:

No Experience

Experience Length:

No Experience/Less than 1 year

Language Requirement:

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 9 to 5

Applicant Location:

Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DOSHS, NCA, OSHA 2007, and AHP safety standards
• Enforce PPE usage and safe work practices across all site activities
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses with corrective action tracking
• Lead safety inductions, toolbox talks, and staff training
• Maintain safety records, reports, and audit-ready documentation
• Implement emergency response plans and coordinate drills
• Oversee subcontractor safety compliance and performance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero fatalities on site
• Reduced lost-time injuries (LTIs)
• 100% PPE compliance
• Timely resolution of safety issues
• High audit compliance (AHP, DOSHS, NCA)

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Certifications:

• Registered Safety Officer (DOSHS) – Mandatory
• Valid First Aid & Fire Safety Certification
• NEBOSH (Added advantage)

Experience:

• 3–5 years in construction site safety
• Experience in large-scale or AHP/government projects is an added advantage

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Risk assessment and problem-solving ability
• Report writing and documentation skills

Additional Requirements

• Physically fit for site work
• High integrity and professionalism
• Basic computer skills (Excel, reporting tools, CPMS systems)

• Ensure compliance with DOSHS, NCA, OSHA 2007, and AHP safety standards
• Enforce PPE usage and safe work practices across all site activities
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses with corrective action tracking
• Lead safety inductions, toolbox talks, and staff training
• Maintain safety records, reports, and audit-ready documentation
• Implement emergency response plans and coordinate drills
• Oversee subcontractor safety compliance and performance

• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Risk assessment and problem-solving ability
• Report writing and documentation skills
• Basic computer skills (Excel, reporting tools, CPMS systems)

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
• Registered Safety Officer (DOSHS) – Mandatory
• Valid First Aid & Fire Safety Certification
• NEBOSH (Added advantage)
• 3–5 years in construction site safety
• Experience in large-scale or AHP/government projects is an added advantage
• Physically fit for site work
• High integrity and professionalism