Job Description
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -
i. Assist in developing procedures for the Health, Safety and Environment activities
with assistance of the designated safety committee and an occupational health
officer;
ii. Assist in the day to day implementation of the biosafety & biosecurity services.
iii. Participate in health & safety policy reviews and participate in health policy
advocacy and guidelines development.
iv. Securing of health, safety and environment advisory committee documentation:
policy, manuals, meeting minutes and work procedures for accountability and
control
v. Implement the Institutional emergency response plan for all KEMRI facilities and
collaborative programs to promote a responsive safety culture.
vi. Assisting in maintaining the scientific laboratory good practice working condition;
vii. Offering trainings on good laboratory practices, emergency response plans,
laboratory biosafety and biosecurity practices.
viii. Support in carrying out statutory regulatory services namely environmental
audits, laboratory inspections and work process audits.
b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields;- Biomedical Sciences, Health
sciences, Public Health/Environmental sciences, Occupational safety and
health/hygiene or any relevant medical Science, or equivalent qualifications from
a recognized Institution;
ii. Registration/certification with a relevant professional body;
iii. Proficiency in computer application
c) Key skills and Competencies
i. Planning skills
ii. Communication and reporting skills
iii. Interpersonal skills Team playe