Occupational Health & Safety Officer at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

V/NO. 178/2019

Basic Salary Scale:  Ksh. 47,780 – Ksh. 82,330 p.m. (Grade CSG 8)

Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Qualifications

• a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• successfully completed one (1) year internship from a recognized institution; and

• been registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities shall include:-

• carrying out regular and systematic inspection of workplaces and employers’ records to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Work Injury Benefits Act and all applicable subsidiary legislations;
• undertaking investigation of accidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases and recommending remedial measures;
• instituting legal proceedings in cases of contraventions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Benefits Act;
• monitoring, evaluating and controlling of environmental hazards in the workplaces;
• processing of application for registration of work places and employers under Occupational Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Benefits Act respectively and processing of work injury benefits claims;
• carrying out medical examinations;
• documenting the presence and use of first aid services and occupational health in the workplace, manning occupational health clinics;
• carrying out counseling services on basic occupational health issues;
• carrying out Research on Occupational Safety, Health and Hygiene;
• developing and maintaining Occupational Safety and Health information for dissemination; and participating in setting Occupational Safety and Health standards for control of accidents, dangerous occurrences and ill health.

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