Manager, Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHSE) at KCB Bank Kenya

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It als...

 

Manager, Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHSE)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate engagements with relevant internal and external stakeholders, such as internal OSH Committees, appropriate departments, external auditors, and relevant authorities to ensure effective implementation of Group HSE programs.
  • Maintain and update the Group's Legal Register and Safety manual to reflect current occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements, and communicate changes to relevant teams.
  • Plan and coordinate workplace renewal, internal inspections, statutory safety audits, fire safety audits, maintenance of the OSH Inventory and risk assessments, ensuring timely follow-up and closure of identified actions.
  • Arrange and monitor medical surveillance programs and workplace health assessments in collaboration with approved medical practitioners.
  • Implement and document environmental assessments (noise, lighting, ergonomics, and air quality) and ensure follow-up on recommended improvements.
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities, including evacuation/fire drills, testing of emergency installations, Call Tree Tests, personal evacuation plans for PLWD and maintaining readiness for people-related aspects of BCM.
  • Provide OSH support to procurement and facilities teams for various bank acquisitions; technical input in assessing new or modified business locations and in construction safety, identifying potential HSE risks and recommending control measures.
  • Maintain and update HSE documentation and reporting systems, including incident logs, inspection reports, and training records, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Complete workplace visits to monitor compliance.
  • Promote a positive safety culture through awareness activities, training sessions (First aiders/Fire Marshals), Safety briefs, contractor safety, follow up of inspection issues and regular engagement with staff and OSH committee including ensuring valid appointments.
  • Investigate and report incidents, accidents, near misses, and occupational diseases in compliance with the relevant statutory regulations and prepare trend summaries for management review

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The preferred candidate will meet the following minimum criteria:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
  • Professional certificate or diploma in occupational health and safety or equivalent relevant area. Training in disaster management &/or first aid or fire marshalling is an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years' relevant work experience in a large organization, including experience in the following specific areas:
    • Implementing health and safety systems
    • Coordinating and reviewing health and safety audits
    • Carrying out assessment of construction or contractors' safety
    • Conducting fire drills
    • Facilitating training sessions
    • Preparation of management reports
    • Managing a diverse range of stakeholders

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to KCB Bank Kenya on eoin.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com to apply

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