Quality Assurance, Occupational Health & Safety Officer

Job Description

He/She will be responsible for ensuring that the overall food quality & safety, Occupational health & Safety objectives are attained throughout the company’s operations.

He/She will be responsible for ensuring a safe & health working environment through making sure that all employees put on the provided PPEs. He/she will be responsible for identifying health & safety hazards at work place, risk assessment & mitigation measures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure that the Quality, Health and Safety of the production process is not compromised.
• Report the major Health, Safety & Quality issues to the QA manager identified through Internal Audit System.
• Develop policies & programs in as far as Health & Safety at work place is concerned.
• Monitor all staff for compliance with Quality, Health & Safety standards and promote safe practices at work in the company.
• Maintain accurate reports on Accidents & Injuries at the work place.
• Conduct risk assessment & enforce preventive measures to minimize the identified risks.
• Inspection of cleaning equipment & materials on a regular basis so as to know when they are worn out & request for replacement.
• Conducting regular staff meetings to share best practice techniques.
• Controlling & monitoring the application, dosage & the usage of cleaning chemicals so as to avoid or minimize health & safety hazards, wastes or misuse.
• Maintaining compliance with all safety regulations both National & International.

Education and Work Experience

• University Degree in Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry &/or Biochemical Engineering.
• Relevant work experience: At least 3 years of working experience in a Food Processing Industry & Catering Industry mainly dealing with Health & safety related issues, Food Quality & Safety controls, Food Microbiology & Chemistry Analysts.
• Being trained on Occupational Safety & Health with a certificate.
• Trained on Food Safety & Quality Standards with a certificate

How to Apply

If you meet all the above criteria, send in your:

• Application letter addressed to Head of HR & Administration
• Recent Curriculum Vitae, including three referees with their personal telephone contacts and E-mail addresses;
• Notarized Degree

at 227-667-1777@mucuruzi.com not later than

13 th April 2026 at 05:00 pm.

Note

• Application letter, CV and other documents mustbe in English and must specify the position you are applying;
• all documents must be signed and dated.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.