OSHA is a government agency under the Office of the Prime Minister (Labor, Youth, Employment and the Disabled). This institution is responsible for protecting workers from workplace hazards that can cause illness and accidents. This responsibility is carried out through the administration of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 5 of 2003.
The history of OSHA dates back to 2001 when it was established under the Government Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997 as part of the Government Service Delivery Improvement Program. The purpose of establishing OSHA is to establish a government agency to oversee Occupational Safety and Health.
OSHA is responsible for ensuring that employees work in an environment that is safe and protects their health by adhering to established procedures to prevent accidents and occupational diseases.
12 Job Opportunities at OSHA February 2026
1. RECEPTIONIST II Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
To receive and direct visitors to relevant officers with permission of the officers
To keep and maintain visitors register
To receive and direct telephone calls to relevant staff
To keep incoming and outgoing calls register
To maintain switchboard cleanliness
To report on telephone defects promptly
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Holder of Form IV or Form VI certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili and who has Certificate in Telephone Operation, Reception, Front Office or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
2. ICT OFFICER II – SECURITY Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
To assist in planning, design, development and implementation of ICT security policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, information security awareness programmer and other requirement statements needed to support ICT security throughout the Government Network supported operations
To assist in coordination integration of security into day to-day ICT operational activities including change management
To assist in implementing software patches timely
To assist in installation, configuration, and updating antivirus software
To assist in alerting users on various security risks, threats and vulnerabilities
To assist in supporting and training users on computer and network security issues
To perform any other duty as may be assigned by his superior
Qualifications
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information System and Network Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information and Communication Systems Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions.
3. DRIVER GRADE II Number of Posts: 10
Duties and Responsibilities
To drive properly all types of Motor Vehicles
To attend minor mechanical faults
To undertake routine checks on the vehicle to ensure that it is serviced
To send the vehicle for service when due and advise on fuel consumption rates
To ensure that vehicles are in good running condition at all times
To use the vehicle only on assigned duties and to keep time when on duty
To certify that the maintenance carried out on the vehicle are of adequate standards
To report promptly any detected fault or defect on the motor vehicle
To inspect a vehicle before and after journey to verify their roadworthiness
To maintain vehicle log book accurately and timely recorded
To ensure that the vehicle is always having a valid insurance cover
To ensure that the vehicle assigned is always clean, in good running condition and is parked in a safe place
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Form IV or VI Certificate and Class “C or E” Driving License who has attended Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any recognized institution plus training certificates that qualified them for the respective ranks. The candidate must have driven experience of at least one year without causing any accident.
Deadline: 22/02/2026
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