Sheillah Nyongesa
Summary
Sheillah Nyongesa is an environmental health practitioner with experience in the environmental and social implementation field. She is a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science [Environmental Health] with a strong emphasis on Environmental Management and Occupational health and safety, clear knowledge and understanding in project management and planning. I have experience in conducting research and preparing of EIA/ESIA reports on water, building and construction and sewer systems. The knowledge enables me to pinpoint, foresee, monitor and mitigate the negative impacts that have adverse effects both on flora and fauna.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Officer Intern
Dieliz Eco-safe Engeneering- Vishva Builders Limited
10.2023
- Ensuring that the construction site complies with all relevant health and safety regulations, codes, and standards
- Identifying and assessing potential health hazards on the construction site and implementing measures to mitigate these risks
- Conducting health and safety training for construction workers to make them aware of potential hazards and the proper safety procedures to follow
- Conducting regular inspections of the construction site to ensure that safety measures are being followed and that there are no violations of health and safety regulations
- First Aid and Emergency Response: Ensuring that there are appropriate first aid facilities and trained personnel available on-site in case of accidents or emergencies
- Overseeing the proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and harnesses
- Record Keeping: Maintaining records of safety training, inspections, incidents, and other health and safety-related documentation
- Health Promotion: Promoting overall worker health and well-being by providing information on healthy lifestyle choices and practices.
Intern
Ecofix Consultancy Ltd
Kitale
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for new projects
- Environmental Auditing (EA) for existing projects
- Monthly report writing
- Waste management and domestic waste water sewerage management system
- Participated in community stakeholders meeting on issues borrow pits excavations
- Air quality /stack emission assessment
- Offered education to public on dangers of destructing the nature of environment
- Sensitized various community on importance of tree planting
- Environment awareness campaign in radio programs
- Client training on ESIA /EA procedures
- Environmental and Social Management Plans.
Environment, Social, Health and Safety Officer
National Environment Management Authority
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared notification of EIA reports due for processing of licenses
- Went through The Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA)
- Received, dispatched and reviewed Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) and Environmental Audits(EA) reports
- Created public awareness on environmental conservation and management such as proper solid waste management, how to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)
- Preparing and submitting reports to regulatory authorities as required.
Education
Fundamentals of Health and Safety in Workplace -
E-learning Certificate from Alisons
01.2022
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Science) - Environmental Biology and Health Management, Second Class Lower -
University of Eldoret, Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Butere Girls' High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
St.Annes Girls' Primary School
Skills
- Good in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
- Self-driven and hardworking
- Disciplined
- Reliable
- Organized
- Team player
Personal Information
Citizenship: Kenya
Awardsandacknowledgements
- Attended Stakeholder Workshop on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at Golf Hotel, Kakamega on 09/29/21: The theme of the workshop was sharing experiences and lessons learnt around application of WASH services in Western Kenya.
- Participated in preparation of World Environmental Day Held at Equip Africa of Medical and Health Sciences. The buildup activities were street cleansing, planting of trees and creating awareness to the locals on importance of protecting our environment
- Successfully completed undergraduate research project in November, 2021. Title: Determining Hazards and Health Among Nurses at Uasin Gishu County Hospital
- Participated in 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census as Enumerator.
Contactno
0742220889, 0721856973
References
- Gedion Mwndwa, 0707114121, Operation Manager, Ecofix Consultancy Limited
- Lucy Wanjohi, 0721850906, Senior Lecturer/ Environmental Biologist, University of Eldoret, luguruwanjohi@gmail.com
- Dr. Edward Juma Masakha, 0722863734, National Environment Management Authority, jmasakha@gmail.com
Community Service
- Youth volunteer at Community Alliance for Change (CB0); the main purpose is to involve the community members and other stakeholders in redressing jointly identified community problems that are overwhelming significance and urgency.
- Participated in Environmental awareness on the importance of wetlands for the high school students in Elgeyo Marakwet (Kenya) during the World Wetland Day on 02/01/20
- Participated in the cleaning of Eldoret town on world Clean-up Day, 2019.
Certification
- Associate Expert License-[2024-2025]
Timeline
Health Officer Intern
Dieliz Eco-safe Engeneering- Vishva Builders Limited
10.2023
Intern
Ecofix Consultancy Ltd
09.2022 - 09.2023
Environment, Social, Health and Safety Officer
National Environment Management Authority
05.2022 - 08.2022
Fundamentals of Health and Safety in Workplace -
E-learning Certificate from Alisons
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Science) - Environmental Biology and Health Management, Second Class Lower -
University of Eldoret, Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Butere Girls' High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
St.Annes Girls' Primary School