Occupational Health And Safety Officer
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Industry Engineering / Technical Founded 2005 Type Government Website http://www.malindiwater.co.ke/ Address Maji road opposite county assembly
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Job Specification
- Malindi Water and Sanitation Company invites qualified, proactive, and results-oriented individuals to apply for the position of Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 3 years working experience OR
- Diploma in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 5 years working experience
- Professional certification from a recognized body (NEBOSH, IOSH, or
- NITA/DOSHS-accredited OHS training).
- Practical knowledge of OSHA 2007, EMCA regulations, and water/sanitation sector safety standards.
- Strong skills in accident investigation and reporting, risk assessment, and safety training.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Key Competencies
- High integrity and ethical conduct.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in demanding field and plant environment
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor occupational health and safety systems across all utility operations, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, fecal sludge treatment facilities, and field desludging activities.
- Conduct routine hazard identification and risk assessments in accordance with OSHA 2007, WIBA, and related subsidiary legislation.
- Ensure compliance with EMCA (1999), NEMA regulations, WASREB guidelines, and County sanitation bylaws.
- Develop and review OHS policies, SOPs, emergency response plans, permits-to-work, and confined- space entry procedures.
- Conduct staff and contractor training on workplace safety, chemical handling, biological hazard prevention, and safe FST operations.
- Lead investigation and reporting of incidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses while maintaining statutory records.
- Coordinate workplace registration, audits, and inspections with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS).
- Oversee PPE standards, hygiene facilities, and safe use of machinery and equipment.
- Support safe handling, transport, and reuse of treated sludge products in compliance with NEMA and County requirements