Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Cosmos Limited Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Postgraduate Diploma Experience 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Environment Health and Safety

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's Environmental Management System (EMS) and Workplace Safety Program.

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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication, training and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing abilities.
• High attention to detail and regulatory compliance focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Crisis management skills for environmental and safety emergencies.