QHSE Associate - Eldoret
Fresh Life is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake two exciting lines of work:
We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems.
Operational since 2011, the Sanergy group serves over 150,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day and safely removes nearly 20,000T of sanitation waste per year. We have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator and by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa.
The QHSE Associate will support the coordination of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities in Eldoret. 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.
1. Compliance & Regulatory Support
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.
Contribute to the development of OHS policies and programs.
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.
2. Workplace Safety & Health
Coordinate all workplace audits, inspections and the collection, analysis, reporting and development of QHSE CAPA across all Fresh Life Operations.
Support operational teams to ensure timely resolution of QHSE Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Support execution of QHSE activities relating to fire preparedness, accident & incident preparedness and employee wellness.
Support employee preventive healthcare activities such as the implementation of deworming and vaccination sessions.
Maintain and improve QHSE source documents. Maintain all records including general registers, training records, MSDS database, etc.
3. Training & Coaching
Coordinate QHSE trainings across operational teams by facilitating and conducting learning sessions eg, safety inductions and toolbox talks.
Support operational teams to implement workplace organisation (5S). Coach operational team members on 5S and innovative improvements.
Support in leading process diagnostic sessions (RCAs) to identify problems and correct them.
4. Quality Assurance & Audits
Conduct regular field visits to verify the quality of installation (QOI) for FLTs.
Assist in preparing reports on installation quality trends and performance metrics.
Conduct inspections on incoming goods to ensure they meet company quality standards and specifications.
Support the audit team in gathering data for process audits within the manufacturing and logistics departments.
5. Collaboration & Support
Closely collaborate with operational teams on all matters QHSE and ensure their adherence to internal and external standards.
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
Proficiency in MS Office suite especially MS Excel
Strong report writing and data analysis skills
Ability to respond to emergencies promptly