Safety, Health & Environment Officer Jobs at Kenya Seed Company

Job Title: Safety, Health & Environment Officer

Employer: Kenya Seed Company

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline:11th Oct 2013

Duties & Responsibilities

• Proactively identify emerging issues in Safety, Health and environment Management system.
• Continuously develop, implement and review safety, health and environment Standards, procedures & Policies
• Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative action, and report to the Management.
• Provide training instructions and workshops to all employees on safety, health and environment, with emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Maintain database of all safety, Health & Environmental incidences and accidents.
• Processing of WIBA and related accidents Claims
• Conducting inspections and audits including Quality Management issues
• Liaison with relevant Government Agencies
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Management from time to time

Job Specification

• A Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science/ Environmental Studies/ Environmental Management/ Environmental Planning.
• An additional Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health will be added advantage:
• NEMA Certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 6 (six) years’ progressive work experience, 2 (two) of which should be in a similar position.
• Knowledge/ Skills in First Aid
• Very Strong analytical and creativity skills
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude.
• Proficient in written communications.
• The ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with others.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.


How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the criteria given should submit their applications together with their up to date CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates/ testimonials and ID and be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Managing Director at the Address below

All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.

Applications may also be submitted by email to hhr@kenyaseed.co.ke with all relevant attachments as sought above

Kenya Seed Company Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lack of inclusion of all copies of documentation/details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

The Managing Director,
Kenya Seed Company ltd,
Mbegu Plaza
P.O Box 553- 30200
Kitale

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.