Health Power Plant

Simon N. Muchohi

** ******** ****** • Roslindale, MA 02131, USA • 774-***-**** (m) • ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dynamic and creative Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional. Seeking an exciting, challenging

and rewarding position in environmental, health and safety field within a reputable organization. Effective

communicator and leader with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Passionate about making a

significant contribution by adding value to the company’s management teams by building a safe and

sustainable environment for employees, customers and communities. Embraces new challenges and

demonstrates continuous improvement principles in work and professional development areas.

EDUCATION

Harvard School of Public Health Boston, MA, USA

Master of Public Health (Occupational & Environmental Health) May 2012

The Open University Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Clinical Pharmacology December 2006

University of Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science (Pharmacology & Toxicology) December 2000

Moi University Eldoret, Kenya

Bachelor of Science (Major: Chemistry) December 1993

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Intern, Boston Public Health Commission September 2012 – Current

• Review currently existing rules and regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, inspection

checklists, and reference documents for permit and non-permit processes for various programs (e.g.

Nail Salon, Body Art, Tanning, Biosafety etc.).

• Develop a comprehensive Environmental Health Training and SOP Manual.

Graduate Student Intern, Boston Public Health Commission January May 2012

• Evaluated the Boston Safe Shops Program. Wrote project report (The Boston Safe Shops Program:

The Past, the Present and the Future).

• Evaluated skills/training needs of Environmental Health Inspectors. Developed Environmental Health

& Safety training framework/plan. Wrote project report (Environmental Health & Safety Management

Plan).

Graduate Student, Harvard School of Public Health September 2011 – May 2012

• Performed EHS audits in four diverse workplaces (MIT Cogeneration Power Plant; Pfizer R&D

Center; Children Hospital Boston; ITW-TCC Chemical Facility).

• Conducted course term projects (Ergonomics; Occupational Safety; Environmental Health;

Occupational Epidemiology; Occupational Health Administration; Toxicology).

• Participated in EHS audits in five major industries in Taiwan (China Steel Corporation; China Ship

Building Corporation; petroleum refinery; motorcycle/scooter manufacturing firm; and international

airline).

• Wrote project reports and delivered oral presentations in class.

Health & Safety Officer, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/

Wellcome Trust Research Programme 2006– 2011

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures to ensure that the

company met and complied with all applicable regulations pertaining to Environmental Health and

Safety (EHS).

• Coordinated EHS inspections/audits, identified, evaluated occupational hazards.

• Ensured appropriate corrective actions were taken where health and safety hazards existed.

• Developed and conducted EHS training of employees in hazardous materials handling, emergency

response, biosafety, chemical safety, and physical hazards.

• Evaluated work-related injuries according to the Work Injury Benefits Act.

• Provided technical expertise to research teams and operations departments, analyzed and reviewed

research projects and operational processes/procedures, and mitigated risks.

• Conducted accident/near miss investigations and developed “lessons learned” communication to

employees and implemented corrective actions.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully led implementation of newly enacted Kenyan OSHA in a large biomedical research

institution with over 800 employees in three research sites.

• Effectively led internal inspections and audits, identified gaps and advised on corrective actions and

improved compliance with corporate EHS policies and regulations.

• Established effective partnership with line management and ensured compliance and continuous

improvement in safety throughout research institution.

• Developed Emergency Evacuation Plans, formed Fire Safety Teams, coordinated safety training and

successfully evacuated 600+ employees during a fire drill.

• Trained employees on safety procedures and improved compliance with safety regulations and

embracing safety culture within the organization.

• Enforced strict compliance with safety policies and procedures and promoted safety culture through

effective communication and employee involvement.

• Developed Hazardous Waste Management Program for entire research facility and government

hospital and helped to protect workers and prevent environmental pollution.

Research Officer, KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme 1994 2005

• Conducted research projects, recruited patients and collected biological samples.

• Developed and validated bio-analytical methods (e.g. HPLC; GC, mass spectrometry )

• Analyzed drug concentrations in biological samples.

• Generated, analyzed and interpreted data; wrote appropriate reports.

• Trained postgraduate students and researchers in bio-analytical techniques.

Key Achievements:

• Authored 20 scientific research papers in reputable peer-reviewed international scientific journals.

Spoke at major international conferences on my scientific research findings.

• Trained, coached, mentored and motivated young scientists to realize their full potentials.

• Taught, mentored, and examined 70 undergraduate students in Chemistry.

KEY SKILLS

• EHS Regulations; Risk Assessments; Managing Regulatory Audits and Routine Inspections;

Compliance Assurance; Laboratory Safety / Hazard Communication; Fire Safety; Emergency

Evacuation Plans; Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection.

• Public Speaking & Leadership Skills (Member, Toastmasters International)

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Windows XP and Outlook.

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