Job Description
Reporting to the Head of OHS, Occupational Health and Safety Officer is responsible for planning and implementing programs regarding occupational health and safety in the workplace environment including staff compensation program.

Duties of and Responsibilities
Implement the Occupation, Health and Safety policies and programmes
Design and implement OSH Act 2007 requirements to reduce accidents and other injuries that are related to work.
Create and maintain records of reports regarding the safety and health compliance procedure of the University.
Report and Monitor Safety programs; evaluate the incidents and injuries that may happen in the workplace and plan any changes and other measures to prevent it.
Undertake staff capacity building in occupation, health and safety to raise the level of preparedness and compliance.
Engage the appropriate statutory institutions to ensure the University is compliant.
Ensure the requirements regarding OHS Act 2007 is followed by the University for auditing process..

Required Specifications
Bachelor’s Degree in OHS/Industrial engineering from a recognized University
Diploma in OHS or related course will be a major plus.
At least seven (7) years’ experience in workplace health and safety issues, compensation programs for employees and training in occupational health and safety
Certified Auditor in line with driving, first aid training, safety professional and risk management and work place safety inspections
Exposure to the relevant computer application

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.