Safety Health and Environmental Officer Job in Mombasa Kenya

Mar 3, 2016

Vacancy: Safety Health and Environmental Officer

Job Summary: Health and safety officers use their knowledge and skills to promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced.


• Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.


• Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.


• Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.


• Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy.


• Leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.


• Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.


• Recording of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers.


• Being up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer"s industry.


• Attending Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) seminars and reading professional journals.


• Producing management reports, newsletters and bulletins.


• Ensuring the safe installation of equipment.


• Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Diploma in relevant field from recognized institution


• Five (5) years’ experience in electrical LV line erection


• Good supervision skills


• Must have a motor bike and a valid driving/riding license

Qualified candidates willing to work in Mombasa only should send their application letters and CV’s including names of three referees, a daytime telephone contact and current and expected salary to careersmombasa@gmail.com. 

Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.