Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
Career
Opportunity: Environment,
Health and Safety Officer
The
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service,
Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.
The
Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals
and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.
The
Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained
acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO
15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, SafeCare level 5
accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission
International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homabay, Migori, Bomet and Eldoret.
The
Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the
below position.
Environment,
Health and Safety Officer
Vacancy
No: AKHK/HRD/EHSO/01/23
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 healthy 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.
Application
Instructions:
Interested
candidates are requested to email their application letter and detailed
curriculum vitae with position title and vacancy number on the subject line,
including names and contacts of three references, current and expected
remuneration to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 7th February 2023.
The
email subject line MUST include position title and Vacancy number being applied
for e.g. “ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER – AKHK/HRD/EHSO/01/23.”
OR
apply via this link www.the.akdn/careers/2056049
Canvassing
of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“AKHS
is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing
everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the
same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task
of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We
expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their
roles”.
Please
note that Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the
recruitment process (application, interview, medical examination or any fee)
“Aga
Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer”
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