Background
Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. We are committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of anyone who could be directly affected by our work activities. We have continuously adopted the process of risk assessment to identify work related hazards and the precautions required to minimize the chance of anyone being harmed because of Oxfam’s activities and to ensure appropriate measures are taken. We are therefore looking for a qualified and experienced health and safety practitioner to partner with us to fulfill this mandate.
Scope of Work
To carry out Risk Assessment, Safety Health and Fire Audits at Oxfam’s offices (Nairobi, Wajir and Lodwar) in compliance /accordance with the Factories and other Places of Work (Fire Risk Reduction Rules 2007 and Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007.
Job Specifications/Tasks
To carry out Risk Assessment, Safety Health and Fire Audits for Oxfam offices in compliance /accordance with the Factories and other Places of Work (Fire Risk Reduction Rules 2007 and Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007
The report shall give recommendations necessary steps to undertake in each area of non-compliance to enable Oxfam to implement to be compliant with the Factories and other Places of Work (Fire Risk Reduction Rules 2007 and Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007 and any other relevant legislation/international standards.
The report to indicate the required bench marks at various points for Oxfam’s continuous improvement.
The audits to cover the entire Oxfam’s office as well as its interrelationship with its neighbouring communities, contractors, visitors etc
To determine the level of Risk, Safety, and Health and Fire Safety awareness amongst staff and give recommendations
Review Oxfam’s Health & Safety Policy vis a vi the regulatory requirements
Submission of the report to the Oxfam’s Health and Safety Committee and business heads
Ensure that a certificate of compliance arising from the audit is granted by the OSH Director.
Interested firms/individual’s requirements/ qualifications
Must be currently registered with the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services – Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services and MUST have a valid certificate
Must possess communication and written presentation skills and auditing skills.
Must have at least five (5) proven practical experience in the field
Proposal
The proposal submitted must contain:
Expression of Interest letter
Curriculum vitae (CV) including valid references
Description of the methodology and work plan for performing the assignment
Any proposed staff to assist in the assignment and their qualifications
Consultancy services activities time schedule.
Proposed consultation fees in Kenya Shillings
