Sanergy Environmental Health and Safety Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Department: Quality Health Safety & Environment (QHSE)                        

Reports to: QHSE Manager

Company Description: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture, based in Nairobi, Kenya, that makes hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban slums for everyone, forever. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities called Fresh Life, as small businesses. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, training, marketing and business analytics. 
We collect the waste every day and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the byproducts to Kenyan farmers.

Role & Responsibilities

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will assist the QHSE Manager in driving Occupational Health and  Safety and to ensure that the company conforms to its Environmental Management plan.  

Other responsibilities will include;Assist the QHSE Manager to develop protocols, policies and standards relating to Occupational Safety and HealthAssist in the implementation and improvement of the Environment Safety and Health (ESH) Management SystemParticipate in the ESH committee. Drive the implementation of the company’s ESH improvement plan.Conduct Health and Safety Risk Assessments, monitor, investigate and implement measures to prevent near misses and accidents.Prepare annual calendar of ESH activities and liaise with relevant teams to ensure implementation. Assist with the preparation and maintaining of the Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans & Procedures.Monitoring of ESH performance: incidents, accidents, near misses, environmental spillagesManage all top – down communication and ESH related escalationsEngage staff and internal partners to build a culture of safety at SanergyESH compliance monitoring of  all contractorsConduct ESH Audits and Inspections. Inform the ESH committee of points of improvement.Prepare monthly and quarterly reports related to ESH and ensure submission of quarterly reports to the Directorate of Safety and Health ( DOSH)Bachelors Degree in Science related field.Minimum of one year experience in an Environmental Health and Safety roleAdditional qualification in Occupational Safety and Health and Environment an added advantage Strong computer skills. Excellent written and verbal skillsGood understanding of data management and data analysisTeam player and able to build and maintain relationships both internal and externalStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsAble to work independently with minimal supervision