Linksoft Health & Safety (HSE) Manager Job in Nairobi - 2015

Job Description

Linksoft Integrated Services (East Africa) Ltd, formerly trading as Linksoft Communications Systems Ltd, has grown to become a leader ¡n the region’s Integrated Infrastructure, Technology & Energy sectors. 

We strive to set the standard in offering the very best in quality of service and hard core execution in all our engagements. 

In view of this unparalleled delivery demand and commitment, we are recruiting an individual for the following role:

Job Title: Health & Safety (HSE) Manager

Department / Section: Shared Services

Country: Kenya, NairobiReports To: Chief Finance Officer

Job Purpose: To design, implement, communicate and coordinate all environmental, health and safety programs for the organisation. 

The HSE Manager will provide technical and administrative direction on all HSE decisions, which bear critical importance to overall organisation objectives, operations and profitability.

S/he will review and update HSE policies and conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and plan precautionary measuresDuties & Responsibilities

1. Developing Safety Management Policies

• Assesses existing policies and proposes improvements in view of the nature of business


• Defines and assigns safety responsibilities of all employees


• Develops risk profile with appropriate mitigation strategies


• Ensures compliance to Occupational Health regulations


• Directs the resources and activities of the organization to support the HSE programs by providing advice and guidance to the Company Senior Management


• Regularly reviews internal HSE policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate

2. Coordinating Awareness Campaigns and Training Programs

• Maintains an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge and preparedness across the organization to create a culture that prioritizes effective HSE and balances overall associated costs


• Coordinates training programs for employees dependent on job roles and work stations


• Enforces Safe Operation Procedures for activities in infrastructure development projects

3. Conducting HSE Audits

• Ensures compliance to HSE policy by employees across the organisation and sub-contractors


• Conducts periodic assessments of all activities and work-stations/sites, and tables measures for reduction and/or elimination of risk

4. Investigating Workplace Incidents

• Perform a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for all health & safety incidents and/or near miss occurrences, and ensure proper records are completed and submitted to relevant stakeholders


• Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of any incidence including HSE consciousness campaigns and training programs

5. Reporting and Other Administrative Roles

• Prepare regular reports on HSE risk audits, inspection results and employee response to drills


• Ensures Continuous Improvement in the Safety Management Program


• Supports Supply Chain Manager and Projects Managers in ensuring workplace tools and equipment meet industry standards and are installed properly


• Participate in the bidding processes where HSE input is required


• Chairing health & safety committee meetings to review HSE performance and policy adherence

Qualification & Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management or Environmental Science or equivalent from a reputable institution


• At least 5 years proven experience in HSE management


• Excellent managerial, interpersonal & analytical skills and focused leadership


• Ability to demonstrate sound decision making and judgment capabilities, integrity and self-drive


• Flexibility to travel

How to Apply

Submit all CVs to hr@linksoftsys.com 

Application deadline: 26-05-2015