We’re looking for an exceptional Occupational Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and execution of world-class health, safety, and environmental systems.

You will be the custodian of safety excellence — ensuring compliance, shaping policies, and driving a proactive culture of wellbeing across sites.
If you are passionate about people, systems, and safety — and can operate strategically while staying hands-on in execution — this is your opportunity to make an impact at scale.

Risk, Compliance & Safety Leadership

• Lead investigations of incidents and accidents, ensuring root cause analysis and prevention strategies.
• Drive compliance with OHS laws, ISO standards, and internal safety systems across all facilities.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring continuous improvement and preventative measures.
• Manage emergency preparedness programs, drills, and first aid/fire marshal readiness.
• Maintain accurate safety performance data and deliver monthly safety reports to leadership.

Contractor & External Relations

• Audit and align subcontractor SHE files with global safety standards.
• Manage external compliance and ensure all partners uphold CCI’s occupational safety benchmarks.

Training & Culture

• Champion a strong safety culture across the Group through continuous education and engagement.
• Design and deliver training for all levels: induction, emergency response, fire marshals, first aiders, and SHE representatives.
• Conduct weekly SHE meetings and incentivize proactive safety behaviors.

Systems & Certifications

• Oversee implementation and accreditation of ISO 45001 (Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 22000 (Food), and HACCP systems.
• Develop and maintain master safety files, international documentation, and fall protection plans.
• Ensure all CCI operations are legally compliant with health and safety legislation.

Strategy & Reporting

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Occupational Health & Safety across the Group.
• Conduct site inspections weekly and provide monthly executive reports to the Head of Facilities and CEO.
• Identify cost-saving and risk-mitigation opportunities (e.g., reduced insurance premiums through improved systems).

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in occupational health and safety, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record managing multi-site or multi-country operations.
• NOSA certifications (SAMTRAC, HIRA Level 3, ASHEPP) required.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001, 14001, 22000, and HACCP standards.
• Strong background in risk assessment, auditing, and emergency management.
• Additional mechanical engineering qualification is an advantage.
• Previous exposure to Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS) and Fall Protection Planning preferred.

Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing ability across all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Financial acumen and project management expertise.
• Adaptable, resilient, and proactive — thrives under pressure.

Email Ian.Mbugua@ccikenya.com with the subject line: Occupational Health & Safety Manager