Kenya Shipyards Limited Manager Occupational Safety, Health & Environment Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Shipyards Limited Manager Occupational Safety, Health & Environment Jobs in Kenya

Job Description/ Requirements

Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) is a State Corporation incorporated under the Companies Act, Act No. 17 of 2015, and is fully owned by the Government of Kenya through the National Treasury.

The mandate of the KSL is to lead and catalyze the development of shipbuilding industry in Eastern Africa with a focus on meeting the local demand of maritime assets and services from the Kenya Navy, Ministries, Departments & Agencies and other private domestic and regional clients.

The Board of Directors is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following position(s):

KSL/HR/201/CORP/23: Manager, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment - KSL Grade 3 (1 position)

Consolidated Salary: KSHS 274,473.00 – 395,633.00

This is a five (5) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and retirement age.

Ministry /Corporation

Kenya Shipyard Limited

Directorate:
N/A

Department:
Corporate Services

Section / Unit:
N/A

Location / Workstation:
Nairobi

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: General Manager Corporate Services

Direct reports: Principal Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE) Officer

Indirect reports: Senior Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE)

Job Purpose

The Manager, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) is responsible for ensuring that the Company’s Safety and Health procedures, Environmental sustainability and social safeguards activities are achieved in compliance with statutory requirements and international standards.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Providing advisory information to Management on Occupational Safety and Health Statutory provisions, international conventions and standards to ensure compliance.

Providing advisory information to Management on formulation of Occupational Safety and Health Management and Administration policies.

Ensure development and implementation of effective Environmental, Safety and Health Strategies, Policies, Systems, Plans and Procedures in accordance with National and international legislation, guidelines and conventions.

Formulate guidelines on climate change mainstreaming in all KSL activities

Mainstream local and international environmental and social safeguard standards in all aspects of KSL infrastructural development.

Spearheading the implementation of the green port policy.

Analyze environmental aspects of the organizations’ construction programs; reviews and comments on construction bid specifications, contractor submittals and other documents.

Coordinating all aspects of waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy.

Identify, develop, deploy and retain skilled and competent staff including performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and on time in accordance with the established performance management system.

Enforce compliance to all applicable local and international laws, regulations, policies and standards through periodic and scheduled environmental and Safety audits in all KSL facilities.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Developing and reviewing Occupational Safety and Health plans including risk assessment, accident prevention and analysis of data according to legal guidelines and the best industry practice.

Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization by ensuring compliance with national and international standards and legislation on Occupational safety and Health.

Ensuring safety and health training, awareness and sensitization for employees, contractors, port users and visitors is conducted.

Overseeing the performance of departmental Safety and Health Committees and providing secretariat to the Corporate Safety Committee.

Spearheading enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 and applicable rules and regulations by employees, contractors and Port users.

Monitor implementation of development partners requirements regarding environmental social safeguards including resettlement action plans, heritage impact assessment and livelihood restoration plans and smooth actualization of development projects.

Coordinate safe disposal of condemned cargo in partnership with other government agencies such as KRA, KEBs, Port health etc.

Undertake consultations, correspondences and liaison on port’s environmental management with all institutions under Environmental Management

and Coordination Act (EMCA).

Developing guidelines and protocols for dealing with Occupational Safety and Health emerging issues and trends.

Develop, review and present a variety of technical reports, documents, correspondence and records related to Port programs for decision making by the management. Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility/ Impact

Responsible for development and utilization of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Budget

Responsibility for Physical Assets Around the Area of Work

Office equipment and vehicles

Problem Solving

The job solves strategic problems affecting the employees of the company in relation to Human Resources management, Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE) Solutions will involve significant financial and reputation risk and may need Board approval.

Communication

The job holder conveys information to staff and stakeholders on matters related to Occupational Safety, Health & Environment.

Decision Making/ Job Influence

The holder makes strategic decisions on Human Resources, Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE) Working Conditions:
Works predominantly in office environment with regular site visits and seminars.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Management, Development Studies, Project Management or another relevant qualification.

First level university degree in any of the following fields: BSc in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management, Social Science, Engineering or in any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution combined with the required work experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies

Professional Occupational Safety and Health qualification from a reputable professional institution.

Member of Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK) or relevant body.

Registered and Licensed to Practice as an Environmental Expert by National Environment Management Company (NEMA).

Training in Environment Impact Assessment/Audit (EIA)

Certificate in Environmental and Social Safeguards Standards.

Undertaken Leadership/Management course from a recognized institution.

Previous Relevant Work Experience Required

A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in a managerial position.

Work Experience in a manufacturing industry is desirable.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements must download the employment form fill it and send their application together with detailed C.V, copies of relevant academic and professional testimonials (in pdf) to: –
HR@kenyashipyards.co.ke.]

Applications may also be posted to the

Managing Director
Kenya Shipyards Limited
P.O Box 95350 -80104
Mombasa

or

Hand delivered to Ground Floor, Herufi House, Treasury Building, Nairobi Kenya.

The applications should reach the Company before close of Business on Tuesday 25th October, 2022.

Upon offer of employment the successful candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by providing copies of;

A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

A valid Clearance Certificate from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

A valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

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