Occupational Health and Safety Officer

About the role

Malindi Water and Sanitation Company (MAWASCO), a public water utility wholly owned by the County Government of Kilifi and regulated by WASREB, is recruiting an Occupational Health and Safety Officer for its sanitation department in Malindi. The post covers safety systems across water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, fecal sludge treatment facilities and field desludging activities.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor occupational health and safety systems across all utility operations.
• Carry out routine hazard identification and risk assessments in line with OSHA 2007, WIBA and related legislation.
• Ensure compliance with EMCA (1999), NEMA regulations, WASREB guidelines and County sanitation bylaws.
• Develop and review OHS policies, SOPs, emergency response plans, permits-to-work and confined-space entry procedures.
• Train staff and contractors on workplace safety, chemical handling, biological hazards and safe FST operations.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses and occupational illnesses and maintain statutory records.
• Coordinate workplace registration, audits and inspections with DOSHS.
• Oversee PPE standards, hygiene facilities and safe use of machinery, and support safe handling and reuse of treated sludge products.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering or a related field with at least 3 years' experience, or a diploma with at least 5 years' experience.
• Professional certification from a recognised body (NEBOSH, IOSH or NITA/DOSHS-accredited OHS training).
• Practical knowledge of OSHA 2007, EMCA regulations and water/sanitation sector safety standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work in demanding field and plant environments.

Applications include a CV, academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National Identity Card and other testimonials, sent in a sealed envelope to the Managing Director by 31 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.