Key Responsibilities
- Handle the day-to-day EOHS activities at
ILRI Kapiti Research Station
- Propose inputs to EOHS policies,
programs, and procedures and monitor their implementation as applicable
- Assist ILRI Kapiti Research Station in
complying with the current EOHS legislation and regulations with the
objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to
protect the safety and health of employees and visitors, and the environment
- Handle the planning/organization of the
external EOHS audits and keeping records of inspections’ findings and
produce reports that suggest improvements and follow up to ensure closing
in on identified gaps
- Provide inputs to the Kapiti EOHS budget
proposals for the operation of EOHS and specific training programs for
ILRI Kapiti Research Station
- Handle EOHS activities and programs for
the ILRI Kapiti Research Station Safety and Health Committee
- Investigate and report all accidents
occurring to employees and visitors in consultation with ILRI Kapiti
Research Station Safety and Health Committee
- investigate and report on complaints of
hazardous working conditions in consultation with ILRI Kapiti Research
Station Safety and Health Committee
- Arrange for EOHS testing and/or
evaluations of the workplace and or installations by external service
providers/consultants as may be necessary
- Coordinate the training of employees and
others as may be necessary in areas of EOHS including first aid, accident
prevention and investigation, workplace inspections and any other matters
related to implementing EOHS procedures
- Increase EOHS awareness at all levels
within ILRI Kapiti Research Station
- Handle EOHS inductions for all employees
as per EOHS policy and procedures
- Assist employees and visitors in
emergency preparedness
- Handle EOHS related queries and
clarifications
- Perform any other duties as may be
assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’
experience in environmental science, occupational safety and health or
relevant field or Diploma with 4 years in environmental science,
occupational safety and health or relevant field
- Understanding and knowledge of legal and
regulatory frameworks in Kenya and international standards on EOHS
- Demonstrated proficiency in safety
program implementation & operation
- Adept at utilization of organisation wide
system for reporting EOHS data and information
- Excellent proficiency of spoken and
written English with strong writing skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
with a positive and constructive attitude.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards by
inspiring trust and treat all people with respect and personal integrity.
How To Apply
