Job Description:
Reporting to the Director-Human Resources the Head of Occupational, Health & Safety oversees the effective and efficient operation and implementation of the Mount Kenya University, occupational, health and safety policy, strategy and ensure the University operates in accordance within the established legislations and best work place practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the University operates within the legal framework of Occupation Health and Safety Act 2007 and the relevant statutory requirements.
To provides direction and delivery of the Occupational, health and safety programs(OH&S)
Provide consultative services on health and safety issues (including OH&S and Environment)
As a member of the HR Directorate Team, the Head of the Occupational, participates in the planning of HR programs, policies and processes, and acts as a champion of these programs, policies and processes when implementing them.
Researches health and safety issues by reviewing relevant legislation, internal data, external sources and networking with other safety professionals and regulatory institutions.
Identifies the need for, researches and writes recommendations for corporate health & safety programs, policies and procedures.
Review existing health and safety program and procedures and updates as necessary.
Review, develop and recommend policies and programmes in consultation with operations to align with MKU corporate focused Occupational, health and safety Policy.
Advise staff regarding contractor liability and contractors’ compliance with OH&S regulations and programs.
Recommend stop work orders to Managers responsible for contractors and MKU employees who are working unsafely and assists with investigations into the reasons why work is being performed in an unsafe manner and makes recommendations to Management and Compliance for corrective action.
Oversee coordination and operation of health & safety committees.
Provides sound advice to the OH&S Corporate Committees with respect to health and safety matters.
Carry out the necessary programs envisaged in the Occupational, Health and Safety Act 2007
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in either Occupation Health and Safety/Engineering
Graduate Degree in OH & S/Industrial technology/Engineering
Considerable understanding of collective agreements with respect to OH&S, and disability claims management.
Considerable exposure in risk assessments, EHS Training, EHS Audits, Accident investigations and reporting, developing Job safety Analysis and Safe Work Procedures will be an added advantage.
Certified ISO 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard), EMCA (Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act ) 1999, ISO 14000 (Environmental Management Standard) and the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003
Registered with NEMA (National Environment Management Authority) as an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Expert an added advantage
Relevant experience of ten(10) years in commercial environment
Good computer skills in MS Office Programs.
Member of the relevant professional Association.
Interested persons who satisfy the above requirements should submit their applications and detailed CVs clearly indicating their qualifications, academic and industry achievements, e-mail address, day time mobile/telephone contacts and names of three (3) referees, current position and remuneration to Mount Kenya University, email address; recruitment@mku.ac.ke on or before 16th October 2015.
Visit MKU website Mount Kenya University for the job description and specifications.
Note: Hard copy applications will not be accepted and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Remuneration
A competitive remuneration package and other benefits will be offered to the successful candidate(s).
MKU staff with the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
MKU is an equal opportunity employer and Persons with disability and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.