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Education
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Accomplishments
Languages
Personal Information
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HARRIET AKUMU OKACHORO

HARRIET AKUMU OKACHORO

Environmental Health Officer
NAIROBI,Nairobi

Summary

Detail-oriented environmental health officer with over 10 years of experience. Committed to ensuring public health and safety as well as sustainability and environmental preservation. Expert in air quality monitoring, emissions control, and respiratory protection; familiarity with a variety of other environmental health issues, such as pest control, water protection, and waste disposal. Excellent ability to identify and manage health risks due to environmental factors, with experience in ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong interest in continuing to provide technical support and collaboration to projects/programs being implemented in both construction sectors, humanitarian and development sectors.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Environmental Health and Safety Officer

EGIS INT. KENYA
01.2019 - Current
  • Oversight of environment, health and safety within EGIS and as alternate contact for staff to address health, environment and safety concern.
  • Develop and implement safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness by over 80%.
  • Carry out safety inspection at workplaces, and minimize or eliminate hazards from processes, such as incorrect working methods, and materials, such as potentially toxic chemicals and assist employees to comply with safety laws and enforce PPE usage at work sites.
  • Deliver and coordinated health and safety training for 200 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Attend site monthly progress meetings and give feedbacks on environmental health and safety state through reports.
  • Attending community mobilization meetings at local administrative camps.
  • Supervise HIV/AIDS and road safety awareness programs, report monthly progress and ensure workers are trained on issues of HIV/AIDS within worksites.
  • Implement drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums to below 5%
  • Develop and implement safety policy and site specific ESMP at work sites and also caring out EIA process for sites.
  • Respond to reports of unsafe conditions (like electrical hazards, loose stair tread to mention but few) by requesting repairs or maintenance.
  • Ensure necessary environmental authorizations and permits, if any, have been obtained.
  • Co-ordinate all environmental, occupational health and safety audits/ testing and or evaluation of work place by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary.
  • Investigate incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Manage to work flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts using time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Project Officer

Candle of Hope Foundation (Livelihoods Support)
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Developed and implemented health education programs resulting in increased awareness and improved health outcomes.
  • Conducted needs assessments and prepared reports and recommendations on public health matters resulting in evidence-based programming.
  • Evaluated and reported on health education services and programs resulting in continuous program improvement.
  • Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
  • Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
  • Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.

• Prepared visual aids, graphics, and display materials for outreach resulting in increased engagement and participation in health promotion activities by over 50%.

• Participated in health education programs and community events resulting in increased community awareness and engagement by 80%

  • Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.

Sales and Marketing Officer

Surgipharm Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2013
  • Employed as sales and marketing officer to take care of Shinva Surgical instruments line and other health care and hygiene products under healthcare hygiene department.
  • Coordinated with sales and operational teams to verify alignment of marketing initiatives with company goals.
  • Responded to customer inquiries promptly and professionally to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated market data to develop and create business strategies and marketing plans.
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
  • Managed over 10 customer calls per day resulting to sales increments by 50%.
  • Directed sales and marketing management staff in successful use and development of business plans and strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health

Kenyatta University
Nairobi Kenya
08.2018

Computer Packages - Computer Packages

Duke Computer Training College
Busia
05.2010

Diploma - Applied Biology

Eldoret Polytechnic
Eldoret
11.2009

KCSE - KCSE

St. Mary's Girls' High School
Mumias
11.2004

KCPE - KCPE

St. Teresas Chakol Girls' Primary
Teso South
11.2000

Skills

  • Strong understanding of laws, regulations, rules, and requirements pertaining to occupational health, worker health and safety skills, and environmental protection
  • Environmental policy, Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Problem Solving/multitasking/good planning
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and representation skills
  • Commitment to community;- Led development processes of social change and strong understanding of participatory approaches to working with communities and rights based approach to development
  • Direct and substantial experience of working cross;- Culturally and able to communicate to ranges of audiences and promote sharing and learning between cultures
  • Experience in preparing compelling, concept notes & proposals, presentations, budgets, reports and briefs
  • People management and supervision;- Line management experience, and proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals and project teams Also experience of working with volunteers
  • Planning and organizing;- Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals
  • Computer packages;- Introduction to computer, internet-email, MS Office, MS windows, MS word, MS excel, MS access, MS power point, MS publisher, keyboarding
  • Safety and security regulations, implementation of health standards and global health understanding

Accomplishments

  • There were no accidents or casualties reported during the time when I was on office
  • I represented EGIS in frequent dialogues with the community with ensured there were no conflicts arising between the company and the community
  • Over 5,000 women directly registered (in groups) in the project and accessed cash for small scale businesses
  • 20 mentors trained and became change agents in the project

Languages

Proficient in English and Swahili

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 24699434
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Kenyan

References

Mr. Ramogi Osewe, Project Coordinator, Candle of Hope Foundation, +254 725 883 614, ramogi@candleohopef.org, Supervisor -Project incharge.


Mr. Moses Owino, Environmental Health and Safety Officer, China Dalian International Group, +254 724 167 042 / +254 786 600 069, m_owi@yahoo.com / mzowino@gmail.com, P.O BOX 1047, SIAYA, 40600.


Mrs. Lucy Njenga, Administrator, Vanmed Ltd, lucy.njenga@vanmedltd, P.O Box 41669-00100, +254 720 346 554 / +254 786 563 123.

Timeline

Assistant Environmental Health and Safety Officer

EGIS INT. KENYA
01.2019 - Current

Project Officer

Candle of Hope Foundation (Livelihoods Support)
01.2014 - 12.2018

Sales and Marketing Officer

Surgipharm Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health

Kenyatta University

Computer Packages - Computer Packages

Duke Computer Training College

Diploma - Applied Biology

Eldoret Polytechnic

KCSE - KCSE

St. Mary's Girls' High School

KCPE - KCPE

St. Teresas Chakol Girls' Primary
HARRIET AKUMU OKACHOROEnvironmental Health Officer