Car & General Health, Safety and Environmental Leader Job in Kenya

Health, Safety and Environmental Leader

Purpose of the Role: To develop, plan, coordinate, advise and monitor the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental function so as to ensure the implementation of the HSE strategies and objectives in line with the Company’s Corporate goals and compliance with Statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement health, safety and environmental strategy, policy and objectives in line with Company’s corporate goals and the Statutory requirements.
• Develop emergency response plans and Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all tasks.
• Nurture a HSE culture throughout the organization through training and leadership.
• Develop and implement HSE initiatives which enhance the Company’s corporate image and reputation.
• Report, investigate and identify root causes of HSE accidents and incidents and recommend remedial action and follow through the implementation.
• Liaise with the relevant HSE regulatory authorities, service providers, business partners and other stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the HSE internal audits in all branches and coordinate the statutory audit programs Advise management on all HSE issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

•  A Bachelors degree in a science or engineering discipline from a recognized University PLUS a Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and/or Environmental Management studies from a recognized training Institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience in a manufacturing or engineering establishment or as an Occupational Safety and Health Officer in DOHSS.
• Approval as a Safety and Health Advisor or Environmental Auditor and/or Impact Assessor will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Good Leadership, communication, interpersonal, influencing, training and team working skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to foster a harmonious working relationship with the relevant regulatory authorities, government officers, business partners and other stakeholders.
• Good HSE inspection, auditing and incidents investigation skills.
• Good working knowledge and experience of HSE statutory requirements.

If you meet the above requirements, please write to the undersigned on or before 27th July 2012 enclosing current CV, including daytime telephone/mobile contact and current e-mail address to:
 

Human Resource and Administration Manager
Car & General (K) Ltd
P.O. Box 20001 – 00200, 

Nairobi Kenya