Manager of Safety, Health, and Environmental Management
2025-11-03T12:49:30+00:00
Kenya Biovax Intitute Limited
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Health Care
Management, Science & Engineering
2025-11-18T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Job Description
The Manager of Safety, Health, and Environmental Management will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of employees, protect the environment, and maintain compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations such as WHO GMP and the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (Cap 387), ensure compliance to biosafety and biosecurity measures within the organization, by promoting a culture of safety awareness and proactive risk mitigation across all departments. This role will be required to create linkages and coordinate knowledge transfer of Safety, Health, Environment, Social Safeguards and Biosafety/Biosecurity standards/processes/procedures in accordance with national, regional and international requirements.
Job Specification
Requirements:
At least thirteen (13) years’ experience in the relevant field, three (3) years of which must have been in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Biomedical Sciences, Health sciences, Public Health, Medical laboratory sciences, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health or any relevant Health Sciences or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Biomedical Sciences, Health sciences, Public Health, Medical laboratory sciences, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health or any relevant Health Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
Demonstrated merit and ability in managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Must have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Job Specification
Key Competencies and skills
Knowledge of health, safety, social safeguards, biosafety, biosecurity and environmental management requirements;
Understanding of conducting site audits;
Strong managerial, organizational and decision-making skills;
Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations;
Strategic, Analytical and conceptual skills;
Ability to form and maintain partnerships and collaborations;
Negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills;
Supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills;
Integrity; and
Results-driven.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Supervising all aspects of biological waste from laboratories and clinics, and ensuring the effective execution of the waste management plan from transportation, handling and disposal;
Formulating and execution of a strategic plan to enhance the Institute’s Biological Specimen Repository processes, working closely with IT specialists and senior laboratory management to drive improvements;
Reviewing all SHE, Biosafety and Biosecurity documentation for regulatory submissions, compliance reviews, and internal reports;
Developing and testing of contingency plans for Safety Health and Environment and Biosafety and Biosecurity incidents;
Overseeing development of emergency management and response plans while assessing potential vulnerabilities and risks in the Institute in collaboration with relevant functional areas;
Evaluating the Institutional compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety Laws and Biosafety and Biosecurity laws and regulations and recommend changes and new strategies for continuous improvement;
Oversee the implementation of all Institutional matters of SHE, Biosafety/Biosecurity in key areas such as Laboratories, biobanks etc. for compliance with regulatory requirements and report to the General manager for;
Overseeing the development of the Institute’s bio-risk assessment procedures and activities across Production and Research departments, scientific proposals, projects, and integrated biosciences to identify, control, and manage hazards effectively;
Ensuring implementation of audit report on third party contractor requirement to meet Corporate SHE, Biosafety and Biosecurity policy and procedures;
Planning and coordinating all new study/project sample storage requests in close liaison with researchers;
Overseeing preparation and implementing internal SHE, Biosafety, and Biosecurity audit schedules;
Overseeing environmental safety, biosafety, and biosecurity drills and prepare a report for submission to the General Manager;
Ensuring inspection servicing, verification, of all safety equipment is conducted;
Coordinating Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Biosafety/Biosecurity training, workshops and seminars for capacity building, sharing of research information and networking;
Identifying and secure funding to support the Safety Management and Risk Framework, and provide strategic advice on effective solutions for biobanking;
Leading the development of research proposals and review manuscripts and proposals to ensure they meet institute regulations;
Reviewing all Board papers generated by the Division, for accuracy, relevance, and presentation to the General Manager;
Implementing Board’s strategies, decisions and policies as communicated by the General Manager;
Identifying, initiating, and maintaining collaboration and partnership to build and strengthen Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Biosafety/Biosecurity activities involving compliance management; and
Controlling, managing and executing biosafety & biosecurity procurement plan.
Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Three letters of professional reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
Key Duties & Responsibilities Supervising all aspects of biological waste from laboratories and clinics, and ensuring the effective execution of the waste management plan from transportation, handling and disposal; Formulating and execution of a strategic plan to enhance the Institute’s Biological Specimen Repository processes, working closely with IT specialists and senior laboratory management to drive improvements; Reviewing all SHE, Biosafety and Biosecurity documentation for regulatory submissions, compliance reviews, and internal reports; Developing and testing of contingency plans for Safety Health and Environment and Biosafety and Biosecurity incidents; Overseeing development of emergency management and response plans while assessing potential vulnerabilities and risks in the Institute in collaboration with relevant functional areas; Evaluating the Institutional compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety Laws and Biosafety and Biosecurity laws and regulations and recommend changes and new strategies for continuous improvement; Oversee the implementation of all Institutional matters of SHE, Biosafety/Biosecurity in key areas such as Laboratories, biobanks etc. for compliance with regulatory requirements and report to the General manager for; Overseeing the development of the Institute’s bio-risk assessment procedures and activities across Production and Research departments, scientific proposals, projects, and integrated biosciences to identify, control, and manage hazards effectively; Ensuring implementation of audit report on third party contractor requirement to meet Corporate SHE, Biosafety and Biosecurity policy and procedures; Planning and coordinating all new study/project sample storage requests in close liaison with researchers; Overseeing preparation and implementing internal SHE, Biosafety, and Biosecurity audit schedules; Overseeing environmental safety, biosafety, and biosecurity drills and prepare a report for submission to the General Manager; Ensuring inspection servicing, verification, of all safety equipment is conducted; Coordinating Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Biosafety/Biosecurity training, workshops and seminars for capacity building, sharing of research information and networking; Identifying and secure funding to support the Safety Management and Risk Framework, and provide strategic advice on effective solutions for biobanking; Leading the development of research proposals and review manuscripts and proposals to ensure they meet institute regulations; Reviewing all Board papers generated by the Division, for accuracy, relevance, and presentation to the General Manager; Implementing Board’s strategies, decisions and policies as communicated by the General Manager; Identifying, initiating, and maintaining collaboration and partnership to build and strengthen Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Biosafety/Biosecurity activities involving compliance management; and Controlling, managing and executing biosafety & biosecurity procurement plan.
Knowledge of health, safety, social safeguards, biosafety, biosecurity and environmental management requirements; Understanding of conducting site audits; Strong managerial, organizational and decision-making skills; Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations; Strategic, Analytical and conceptual skills; Ability to form and maintain partnerships and collaborations; Negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills; Supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills; Integrity; and Results-driven.
At least thirteen (13) years’ experience in the relevant field, three (3) years of which must have been in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector; Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Biomedical Sciences, Health sciences, Public Health, Medical laboratory sciences, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health or any relevant Health Sciences or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Biomedical Sciences, Health sciences, Public Health, Medical laboratory sciences, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health or any relevant Health Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; Demonstrated merit and ability in managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results; Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Membership to a relevant professional body; Must have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
JOB-6908a4da17475
Vacancy title:
Manager of Safety, Health, and Environmental Management
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Management, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Kenya Biovax Intitute Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, November 18 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Description
The Manager of Safety, Health, and Environmental Management will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of employees, protect the environment, and maintain compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations such as WHO GMP and the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (Cap 387), ensure compliance to biosafety and biosecurity measures within the organization, by promoting a culture of safety awareness and proactive risk mitigation across all departments. This role will be required to create linkages and coordinate knowledge transfer of Safety, Health, Environment, Social Safeguards and Biosafety/Biosecurity standards/processes/procedures in accordance with national, regional and international requirements.
Job Specification
Requirements:
At least thirteen (13) years’ experience in the relevant field, three (3) years of which must have been in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Biomedical Sciences, Health sciences, Public Health, Medical laboratory sciences, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health or any relevant Health Sciences or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Biomedical Sciences, Health sciences, Public Health, Medical laboratory sciences, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health or any relevant Health Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
Demonstrated merit and ability in managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and results;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Must have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Job Specification
Key Competencies and skills
Knowledge of health, safety, social safeguards, biosafety, biosecurity and environmental management requirements;
Understanding of conducting site audits;
Strong managerial, organizational and decision-making skills;
Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations;
Strategic, Analytical and conceptual skills;
Ability to form and maintain partnerships and collaborations;
Negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills;
Supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills;
Integrity; and
Results-driven.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Supervising all aspects of biological waste from laboratories and clinics, and ensuring the effective execution of the waste management plan from transportation, handling and disposal;
Formulating and execution of a strategic plan to enhance the Institute’s Biological Specimen Repository processes, working closely with IT specialists and senior laboratory management to drive improvements;
Reviewing all SHE, Biosafety and Biosecurity documentation for regulatory submissions, compliance reviews, and internal reports;
Developing and testing of contingency plans for Safety Health and Environment and Biosafety and Biosecurity incidents;
Overseeing development of emergency management and response plans while assessing potential vulnerabilities and risks in the Institute in collaboration with relevant functional areas;
Evaluating the Institutional compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety Laws and Biosafety and Biosecurity laws and regulations and recommend changes and new strategies for continuous improvement;
Oversee the implementation of all Institutional matters of SHE, Biosafety/Biosecurity in key areas such as Laboratories, biobanks etc. for compliance with regulatory requirements and report to the General manager for;
Overseeing the development of the Institute’s bio-risk assessment procedures and activities across Production and Research departments, scientific proposals, projects, and integrated biosciences to identify, control, and manage hazards effectively;
Ensuring implementation of audit report on third party contractor requirement to meet Corporate SHE, Biosafety and Biosecurity policy and procedures;
Planning and coordinating all new study/project sample storage requests in close liaison with researchers;
Overseeing preparation and implementing internal SHE, Biosafety, and Biosecurity audit schedules;
Overseeing environmental safety, biosafety, and biosecurity drills and prepare a report for submission to the General Manager;
Ensuring inspection servicing, verification, of all safety equipment is conducted;
Coordinating Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Biosafety/Biosecurity training, workshops and seminars for capacity building, sharing of research information and networking;
Identifying and secure funding to support the Safety Management and Risk Framework, and provide strategic advice on effective solutions for biobanking;
Leading the development of research proposals and review manuscripts and proposals to ensure they meet institute regulations;
Reviewing all Board papers generated by the Division, for accuracy, relevance, and presentation to the General Manager;
Implementing Board’s strategies, decisions and policies as communicated by the General Manager;
Identifying, initiating, and maintaining collaboration and partnership to build and strengthen Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Biosafety/Biosecurity activities involving compliance management; and
Controlling, managing and executing biosafety & biosecurity procurement plan.
Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Three letters of professional reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 156
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
- Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications ONLINE through the Kenya BioVax Institute’s E-recruitment link: https://recruitment.biovax.go.ke.
- Applications must reach the Institute on or before 12th November 2025 latest 5.00 pm East African Time.
- Only ONLINE applications shall be accepted.
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