Flexi Personnel Ltd is a HR Company that was founded in 2008. It is currently the fastest growing HR firm in Kenya offering a wide range of services including Headhunting and Executive selection, Outsourced Labor management, HR Outsourcing, Outsourced Payroll Management, HR consultancy, Psychometric Assessments and Expatriate Services and relocation support. What makes us a unique Recruitment and Outsourcing Agency in Kenya, and the whole of Africa, is our systematic approach and listening to our clients’ recruitment and payroll needs. We've offered and will continue offering appropriate solutions to our clients. We only forward candidates within the client’s specification. As a Recruitment firm, integrity and value are key elements of our Recruitment, Staff Outsourcing, Payroll Management, and HR Consultancy services. We deliver to our promise to our clients within a 3-day deadline. This is enhanced by our dedicated team of recruitment, screening, and management experts.JOB PURPOSE: To provide strategic leadership and oversight of occupational health, safety, environment compliance, and sustainability across all sites, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and fostering a strong safety and environment culture. The role focuses on creating a safe, healthy workplace by implementing OHS policies, conducting risk assessments, monitoring compliance, managing incidents, and strengthening staff capacity, while also advising management on health, safety, waste management, and infection prevention practices. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Governance Lead development and implementation of integrated Health, Safety and Environment (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. Prepare scheduled and ad hoc Occupational Health and Safety reports for management to support monitoring, 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 systems. Lead risk assessments, inspections, audits, occupational health assessments and accident investigations. Ensure statutory record keeping and compliance documentation and manage all other HSE records, including systems for tracking accidents, investigations, occupational injuries and illnesses, staff vaccinations, and statutory medical examinations. Liaise with relevant government authorities, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and implementation of corrective and preventive measures. Supervise, mentor, and support the Occupational Health Nurse and other assigned staff to ensure effective delivery of Occupational Health and Safety services. 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 and compliance requirements. Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Programme Environment and Sustainability framework, policies, procedures, and training modules. 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. 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. Managed 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 to strengthen compliance and promote a culture of safety. Provide technical guidance to managers and project teams. Mentor and supervise Occupational Health & Safety Nurse to develop additional roles in the department. Budget & Resource Management Develop and manage HSE budgets. Vet and approve HSE suppliers and service providers. Ensure prudent utilization of compliance resources. Job Dimensions: Financial Responsibility: Development and management of Health, Safety & Environment budgets, including statutory compliance and sustainability initiatives. Supervisory Responsibility: Direct supervision of the Occupational Health & Safety Nurse, including planning, assignment, monitoring, and performance appraisal. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, CAREER EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Minimum Master’s degree in Health & Safety, Environment Management, Sustainability or related field from a recognized university Minimum eight (8) Years overall experience, four (4) of which were at the Management level at a reputable organization Health and Safety management certification from a recognised institution (e.g.NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent). Demonstrated experience in environment and sustainability management. Certificate in Leadership and or Management from a recognized institution (added advantage) Behavioural Competencies: Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality and integrity Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills Ability to build strong and diverse effective teams, delegation and team motivation Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills. Strong regulatory interpretation and compliance focus. Strong Management, leadership and decision-making skills