QHSE Associate At Sanergy

QHSE Associate

About Fresh Life

Fresh Life works with municipalities and urban residents to develop and scale safe, citywide inclusive and financially sustainable sanitation solutions in fast-growing cities starting with Nairobi, Kisumu and Eldoret in Kenya. Our innovative solutions are designed to suit the realities of today’s cities, which are densely populated and heavily built up, particularly in low-income areas.

In achieving Fresh Life’s vision and mission of making safe sanitation accessible and affordable for everyone, forever, we must stay true to who we are as an organisation and as individuals who aim to transform cities and communities with our services.

The five core values that guide our work and interaction with our stakeholders are: Authenticity, Building Value for Stakeholders, Collaboration and Teamwork, Pragmatic Innovation, and Pursuing Excellence. You will see these values embedded in our office space, our activities, and our evaluation system to ensure that as our organisation grows rapidly, our team stays authentic to the Fresh Life culture.

About the Role

The QHSE Associate will support the coordination of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities in Nairobi. You will be responsible for implementing QHSE policies and procedures for our organic waste collection facilities and all Fresh Life operational areas as assigned. The QHSE Associate will work closely with the Operations team to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, and to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in the assessment, design, implementation and maintenance of process changes required to achieve and maintain standards set by workplace safety and environmental regulatory bodies e.g. DOSH and NEMA.
Support the development of OHS policies and programs
Support operational teams to implement workplace organisation (5S). Coach operational team members on 5S and innovative improvements.
Coordinate all workplace audits, inspections and the collection, analysis, reporting and development of QHSE CAPA across all Fresh Life Operations.
Coordinate with operational teams to ensure timely resolution of QHSE Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Coordinate execution of QHSE activities relating to fire preparedness, accident & incident preparedness and employee wellness.
Coordinate QHSE learning and competence across operational teams by designing and facilitating training sessions, safety inductions and toolbox talks.
Support in leading process diagnostic sessions (RCAs) to identify problems and correct them.
Maintain and improve QHSE source documents. Maintain all records including general registers, training records, MSDS database, etc.
Closely collaborate with operational teams on all matters QHSE and ensure their adherence to internal and external standards.
Coordination of employee preventive healthcare activities such as the implementation of deworming and vaccination sessions.
Support in the development of work instructions and SOPs for operational processes.
Support in the implementation, updating, review and auditing of the Company’s QHSE system in line with the prevailing legislation and company directives.
Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or BSc. Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health.
1 – 2 years of proven experience in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment related work
NEBOSH diploma/general certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of legislation (OSHA Act 2007, EMCA 2015, WIBA) and other relevant regulations
Proficiency in MS Office suite especially MS Excel
Strong report writing and data analysis skills
Ability to respond to emergencies promptly

Job Location

Nairobi

Application Deadline

2024-07-22

Regen Organics/FreshLife is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS REGEN ORGANICS AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). REGEN ORGANICS AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

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