# EHS Specialist Job Cosmos

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Company: Cosmos

Category: Accounting

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-10-01

Expires: 2026-10-06

## Job Description

Health & Safety Jobs. Cosmos Jobs. EHS Specialist leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System and Workplace Safety Program, requiring a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Environmental Science, a postgraduate diploma and minimum 3 years EHS experience with ISO 14001:2015 knowledge, in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, on-site role.

### 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.

### How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their application, indicating the position title in the subject line.
Deadline; 6th October 2026, COB
Send application to recruitment@cosmos-pharm.com Subject EHS Specialist

## Requirements

Apply by email: recruitment@cosmos-pharm.com

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