Job Specification

Reporting to Plant Engineer, Kenya Meat Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Updating the safety board on site;
• Ensuring the set safety procedures are adhered to by all staff and visitors;
• Coordinating the safety teams in the Commission on the laid down safety requirements
• Ensuring all incidents/accidents in the Commission are effectively investigated;
• Identifying and coordinating relevant statutory health and safety trainings for KMC staff;
• Inspecting and testing machinery and equipment to ensure they reach safety regulation standards;
• Preparing and continuously reviewing emergency response and evacuation plan;
• Enforcing the use of relevant personal protective equipment by employees and contractors;
• Providing technical advice to work place safety and health committees;
• Identifying specifications and ensuring procurement of personal protective equipment, service providers, first aid items and safety equipment;
• Ensuring all employees, visitors and contractors adhere to occupational safety and health regulations as well as KMC’s safety rules;
• Coordinating regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and risks and recommending corrective actions;
• Ensuring preparation of reports on safety performance;
• Maintaining contacts with Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) and ensuring all workplaces are registered; and Promoting awareness on health and safety

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Safety Officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.