The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of occupational health, safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability across all sites. The role ensures adherence to legal requirements and fosters a strong safety and environment culture, focusing on creating a safe, healthy workplace through OHS policies, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, incident management, and staff capacity building. Additionally, the manager advises senior leadership on health, safety, waste management, and infection prevention practices.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Lead development and implementation of integrated HSE strategies, policies, and guidelines aligned with local laws and international standards.
Serve as principal advisor to the COO and Senior Management on HSE matters, preparing reports to support compliance and informed decision-making.
Provide advice to senior management on environment risks, trends, and opportunities with actionable solutions.
Champion a proactive safety culture and sustainability agenda.
Drive continuous improvement aligned to ISO 45001 and environment standards.
Occupational Health & Safety Management
Lead and coordinate vaccination programs, annual medical examinations, and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) systems.
Lead risk assessments, inspections, audits, occupational health assessments, and accident investigations.
Ensure statutory record keeping and manage HSE records including accident tracking and statutory medical exams.
Liaise with government authorities (OSHA, DOSHS) and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
Supervise and mentor the Occupational Health Nurse and other assigned staff.
Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings and present quarterly performance reports.
Environment & Sustainability Management
Lead the design of a comprehensive Environment & Sustainability strategy aligned with funder goals.
Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the Programme Environment and Sustainability framework.
Lead waste management, effluent sampling, emissions monitoring, and water quality compliance.
Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and resource optimization.
Coordinate statutory energy audits and environment reporting.
Act as Secretary to the Energy Committee.
Regulatory Compliance & External Liaison
Ensure compliance with OSHA 2007, DOSHS, NEMA, and Energy Regulations.
Maintain all statutory permits and licenses.
Serve as liaison for regulatory inspections and external audits.
Manage H&S activities for on-boarding of visitors and contractors.
Training & Capacity Building
Design and implement HSE training and awareness programs for staff and service providers.
Provide technical guidance to managers and project teams.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Master’s degree in Health & Safety, Environment Management, Sustainability, or a related field from a recognized university.
Minimum eight (8) years of overall experience, four (4) of which were at the Management level.
Health and Safety management certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor).
Demonstrated experience in environment and sustainability management.
Certificate in Leadership or Management is an added advantage.
Behavioral Competencies
High levels of confidentiality and integrity.
Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to build strong, diverse teams and delegate effectively.
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Flexi-Personnel recruitment portal at: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1209024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Flexi-Personnel portal on the MyJobMag platform. Visit https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1209024 to submit your application before May 7, 2026.
