Job particulars
- Job title
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Health and Safety
- Level
- Management
- Posted
- 1 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Implement and maintain environmental, health and safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and emergency response programs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and occupational safety legislation, ISO 14001:2015 requirements, and company standards.
- Conduct environmental and safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Manage environmental permits, licenses, regulatory reporting, and relationships with agencies such as NEMA and DOSH.
- Oversee pharmaceutical waste management, chemical safety, environmental monitoring, and compliance activities.
- Coordinate EHS training programs and promote employee awareness on environmental and workplace safety matters.
- Monitor safety infrastructure, PPE compliance, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness systems.
- Track environmental and safety performance KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or Environmental Management.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an EHS role.
- Practical experience implementing and maintaining ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan environmental and occupational health & safety legislation.
- NEBOSH IGC/Diploma and ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor training will be an added advantage.
- Experience within a pharmaceutical/manufacturing environment is desirable.
Required skills
Excellent communication, training and presentation skillsStrong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing abilitiesHigh attention to detail and regulatory compliance focusAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyStrong project management and stakeholder engagement skillsCrisis management skills for environmental and safety emergencies
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services