ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

Position: Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Jubilee Insurance was established in August 1937, as the first locally incorporated Insurance Company based in

Mombasa. Jubilee Insurance has spread its sphere of influence throughout the region to become the largest

Composite insurer in East Africa, handling Life, Pensions, General and Medical Insurance. Today, Jubilee is the number

one insurer in East Africa with over 450,000 clients. Jubilee Insurance has a network of offices in Kenya, Uganda,

Tanzania, Burundi and Mauritius. It is the only ISO certified insurance group listed on the three East Africa stock

exchanges – The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange.

Its regional offices are highly rated on leadership, quality and risk management and have been awarded an AA- in

Kenya and Uganda, and an A+ in Tanzania. For more information, visit www.JubileeInsurance.com.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for Environmental Health and Safety Officer within Jubilee Life

Insurance Limited. The position holder will report to the Head of Administration and Property and will be based at

Head Office in Nairobi.

Role Purpose

The role holder will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of EHS programs and

processes, including but not limited to regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness and fire protection, risk

assessments and safe working procedures for all types of activities, environment and sustainability, and crisis

management.

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensure 100% compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements and maintain compliance framework up to

date.

2. Lead certain assigned aspects (technical, regulatory/third party interface, reporting, permitting, compliance,

financial, administrative, etc.) of projects and permits in compliance with relevant regulatory programs and

corporate policies.

3. Evaluate facility EHS conditions, assess risks and develop appropriate corrective-action plans and budgets to

address deficiencies in comparison to regulations and internal policy/protocol.

4. Participate in EHS compliance and program audits.
5. Drive improvements in EHS culture, awareness, and accountability.
6. Plan and conduct EHS training.
7. Conduct incident/accident investigations and develop corrective and preventative action plans.
8. Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance and programs.
9. Assist in responding to significant incidents and government requests/notices.
10. Interface with environmental, health, and safety regulatory agencies as needed

Key Competencies

1. Visionary Leadership
2. Entrepreneur Spirit
3. Market Awareness
4. Good Negotiation Skills
5. Continuous Innovation
6. Ownership & Commitment
7. Team Spirit

Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree in Environmental/Mechanical/Electrical Science from an accredited University.
2. Professional certifications (NEBOSH, IEMA, etc.).

Relevant Experience

1. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Environment, Health & Safety.
2. Regulatory knowledge and experience working with regulations covering occupational health, energy audits,

emergency preparedness, environmental requirements, and waste management.

3. Proven project and program management skills.