Environment, Health and Safety Officer at Aga Khan Foundation

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment, the successful candidate will be directly responsible for supporting institutional OSH & E Function to ensure a safe and heathy workplace is created and that operations are environmentally sustainable, posing no/minimal risk to the staff, patients, public and environment. This will be achieved by championing for compliance to the National Environmental, Health and Safety legislation, regulatory requirements, AKHK OSH & E policies and industry best practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and safety Act, 2007, Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999 and related Regulations.
• Support implementation of institutions OSH & E policy framework and procedures in accordance with the OSH Act.
• Support Coordination of OSH Committee functions as per Legal Notice No. 31
• Advise on practicable techniques/initiatives to ensure sustainable use and management of natural resources in the facility i.e., water and Energy.
• Support Coordination of Annual Statutory Audits
• Monitor quarterly water and wastewater analysis reports, develop action points following negative result and follow up closure.
• Monitor and support Compliance of site waste management with the requirements of EMCA (Waste management) regulations.
• Communicate environmental conservation messages to employees and management through meetings, sensitization forums etc.
• In Liaison with FMS develop and compile monthly water and energy reports that will inform conservation decisions
• Support coordination of staff health and safety trainings and sensitization
• Keeping up to date records to support AKHK Health and safety Management system.
• Support all other OSH & E functions as delegated by the OSH & E Manager
• Take part in the hospital climate change agenda.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University / Institute in Environmental Science, Occupational safety and Health or related field.
• At least two years’ relevant work experience
• Membership to a professional body an added advantage
• Demonstrable knowledge of business development and marketing skills to promote Health Services
• Training in QMS, FSMS, EMS Firefighting and First Aid will be added advantage.
• Expert knowledge of the OSHA, WIBA. EMCA and subsidiary legislations.
• Effective communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Organized planner, capable of prioritizing tasks and multitasking efficiently.
• Team player that can adapt to a fast pace and changing environment.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.