Health and Safety Officer - inVision

Health and Safety Officer - inVision Department: Impact Employment Type: Full Time Location: Kazakhstan

Description We are seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to build the safety function from the ground up. You will be responsible for ensuring safe working conditions for fund employees and the safety of inVision U students (approximately 130 people) across academic buildings, laboratories, dormitories, and off-site events.

This role requires autonomy and a hands-on approach. You will own the full HSE cycle — from building the regulatory framework and delivering safety trainings, to conducting facility audits, managing risks, and organizing emergency drills.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining the HSE system, policies, and instructions in line with the Labor Code of Kazakhstan;

• Conducting workplace risk assessments and certification (SOUT), and handling mandatory HSE reporting and inspections;

• Delivering safety trainings and inductions for employees, and safety briefings for students in academic and lab spaces;

• Ensuring proper PPE issuance and use;

• Conducting regular safety audits across the office, academic buildings, labs, and dormitories, and resolving identified risks;

• Overseeing fire safety compliance, evacuation plans, and emergency drills;

• Managing facility operations and maintenance (cleaning, engineering systems, repairs) and ensuring supply of consumables, equipment, and PPE;

• Owning vendor and contractor relations — from scope of work and quotes to contracts, budget control, and acceptance of completed work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Requirements:

• Higher education in a technical, engineering, or occupational health and safety field;

• 3–5 years of HSE experience; experience building an HSE function from scratch is a strong plus;

• Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan's Labor Code, fire safety regulations, and SOUT procedures;

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and confident communication with students, employees, landlords, and regulators.

Required certifications (held or obtainable promptly):

• Kazakhstan "HSE Specialist" certification;

• Fire-technical minimum (PTM) certification;

• First aid certification;

• Civil defense and emergency response certification;

• Electrical safety certification.

Nice to have:

• Experience in educational institutions or campuses with a large student presence;

• Lab safety experience;

• Facility management experience (operations, procurement, contractor/landlord relations).