Safety, Health And Environment Coordinator

MR. PATRICK MAHAYA MUGATA – C.V.

Career Objective.

To develop a highly enterprising career in Entrepreneurship Management with an aim of serving both God and Mankind.

Languages

Spoken and written English, Swahili and Luhya.

Date of birth :

14th November, 1971

Contact Address

P.O Box 155 - 50137, Booker – Mumias, Kenya

Mobile No: - 072*-******

Email address: *******@*****.***

Nationality

Kenyan

Marital Status

Married

Education & Professionalism

i) Professionalism - Select Workshops attended

Industrial Relations Course Conducted by Valuetrain Management Consultants (VMC) 12th – 16th February, 1996 in Nairobi.

Participated in the International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFIT-97) under the auspices of The Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Presented a Paper ‘Effects & Impact of Democracy on the Quality of Life within the Kenyan Society’, The Theme was – Quality of Life, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology(NUST), 7th March – 16th March 1997 at Trondheim, Norway

Challenge Cup Initiative – Establish the Level of Reproductive Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Football Players and Fans (John Hopkins Univ.); 20th-21st November 1997 at Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi.

The Impact of HIV/STI’s on Men targeting Footballers and Fans; Message Development Workshop, 9th – 12th December 1997 at Lakeside Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya.

KUSCCO (Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives) In – House Seminar, 20th Sept – 21st Sept. 2001, Mumias. Main topics covered included:-

Ideal Financial policies

Role of Micro-Enterprises in SACCO Development

Effective Customer Care and Public Relations

Co-operative Legislation in a changing Economic Environment

Duties and Responsibilities of Members in a SACCO Society Management

Effective Credit Management

Contractual and laws of Guarantee

Team Building Course – Organized under the auspices of Outward Bound Trust Kenya; 10th March 2005 – 11th March 2005 at Mumias.

Kenya Red Cross; A Standard Course in Occupational First Aid between 12th May 2005 – 16th May 2005 at Nairobi, Kenya.

Safety and Health in Industry Course - Conducted by Micas Limited; Division for Safety, Health and Environment; 28th Jan – 1st February 2005, Mumias, Kenya.

Group Personal Accident, Common Law, Workmen Compensation Act and Employers Liability, Public Liability Policies and Life and Pension – Employee Related Benefits Workshop; By Alexander Forbes Insurance Brokers 25th May – 26th May 2006 at Kisumu Hotel, Kenya.

Customer Care Course Conducted by Eliud and Associates Management Consultants, 8th February 2007 – 12th February 2007 whose topics included:-

Role of customer care in an organization

Handling Customer complaints

Effective Communication & Core values of customer care

Problem solving & Decision making techniques

Measuring customer satisfaction

Developing Action plans for implementing customer service

Fire Safety and Industrial First Aid Course – Conducted by Micas Limited; Division for Safety, Health and Environment; 27th March – 2nd April 2007, Mumias, Kenya.

Elected to represent members on the Management Board of Sukari SACCO Co-operative Limited and served as Secretary on Board Tender Sub-Committee (BTC), Staff Sub-Committee and ICT Sub-committee’s respectively for a period of 1 year.

KUSCCO (Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organization) seminar on Savings Mobilization, Credit Administration and Management, 20th Aug – 25th Aug 2008, Mombasa Reef Hotel, Kenya.

World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. (WOCCU) in collaboration with Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) conducted a WOCCU/FSD SACCO CAP Project Training on 22nd November 2008 at WOCCU Kenya Offices, Kisumu covering the following:-

Effective institutional Financial Strengthening and SACCO Modernization

Governance and Organizational Re-structuring

Product Development

Policies, Procedures and Legislative Environment

Financial Reporting Requirements

Technical Assistance and HIV/AIDS Component Management

Capacity building WOCCU/USDA Agriculture Component

KUSCCO (Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organization) Co-operative Leaders Symposium Seminar on Global Financial Meltdown affecting SACCO’s in Kenya, 19th Dec 2008- 23rd Dec 2008 at Sai Rock Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya

Provincial Training of Entrepreneurs’ Course for the Kenya National Business Plan Competition dubbed Jitihada at Busia, Kenya from 02nd November to 04th December 2009. Scooped Third position Overall to represent Western Province at the National Championships.

Scooped the Third placed prize at the inaugural JITIHADA Kenya National Business Plan Competition country wide implemented by a three partner consortium consisting of Kenya institute of Management (KIM), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) and Techno Serve /Kenya at the National Gala Awards held at Nairobi’s Safari Park Hotel, Kenya from 7th December 2009 – 18th December 2009.

Eagle Africa Insurance Brokers Common Law Claims Training conducted between 28th June 2010 to 30th June 2010 covering the following key topics:-

Completion of Claim Forms

Information to be collected at the Accident Scene

How to deal with Summonses received and documents required

Risk Management Controls

Review of Interesting Case studies

First Africa Consulting Consortium; Personal Finance Management Training held from 21st July 2010 – 22nd July 2010 at Mumias Training Centre.

Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 Standard conducted by Kenya Bureau of Standards; held between 09th August 2010 – 10th August 2010 at Mumias Guest House. Kenya.

A Certified ISO Quality Auditor having successfully fulfilled the Assessment and Examination requirements conducted by Kenya Bureau of Standards; Training and Exam held between 11th August 2010 – 13th August 2010 at Mumias Guest House, Kenya.

National Finalist at the Chase Bank Enablis Business Launchpad Competition; An Entrepreneurship Skills Development Course held at Inoorero University between 15th November 2010 – 18th November 2010.

Topics covered were:-

Financial Management, Budgeting and Cash Flow Analysis

Business Networking Skills

The Entrepreneur and the Law

Partnerships, Trademarks and Intellectual Property Rights

Marketing & Fundraising for businesses

ICT in Business

Human Resource Management in SME’s

Occupational First Aid Course conducted by Kenya Red Cross; held between 12th Sept 2011 – 16th Sept 2011 at Mumias, Kenya.

Centre for the Development of Enterprise (CDE) in collaboration with Kenya Institute of Management conducted a Jitihada 24 After Care Training at Meridian Hotel, Nairobi. Kenya between 20th March – 26th March 2011 and covered the following topics;-

Entrepreneurship and Business Communication

Strategic and Business Planning

Marketing

Operations, Organization and Management

Finance

Legal Matters and Business Ethics

Participated and completed a Course in Pre-Retirement Training conducted by Talent Source Consultancy Limited from Nairobi and held from February 2012 to May 2012 at Mumias Training Centre, Kenya.

Four – Step Method on Respiratory and Hearing Protection Course conducted by 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division held on 10th May 2012.

Implementation of Occupational Health Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001:2007 on Occupational Health Management Systems conducted by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) from 04th June 2012 – 06 June 2012. A Certified OHSAS Team Audit Member.

Intermediate Defensive Driving Training conducted by Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) from 27th May – 28th May 2013 covering :-

Driving attitude

Causes and Prevention of Road crashes

Application of the Highway Code

Drinking and Driving, keys to good driving

Basics of How a car works & Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Security Management

Code of Discipline to Drivers

A Certified ISO Quality Auditor having successfully fulfilled the Assessment and Examination requirements for ISO 9001:2015 Audit Transition Course conducted by Kenya Bureau of Standards; Training and Exam held between 03rd December 2015 – 04th December 2015 at Mumias Guest House, Kenya.

Proficient in SAP/ERP Computer Applications Program to a Super User Level

Safety and Health Induction Course for KBL HSE Committee Members conducted by Kurrent Technologies Limited, Nairobi held between 18th Nov – 22nd Nov 2019 at Kisumu, Kenya.

ii) Education

Currently enrolled for Masters Programme in Entrepreneurship Development at The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Nairobi.

May 2008 – June 2012 Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship at The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Nairobi.

May 2007 – June 2007 Institute of Software Technologies - Nairobi; Basic ICT Computer Applications Course

April 2001 ACT Institute - Nairobi

Certificate in Computer Skills Training; By Associated Consulting & Training Institute, Management and Training Consultancy, Nairobi.

Nov 2000 – Nov 2001 Kenya Polytechnic.

Diploma in Information Sciences – Credit Pass

Jan 1996 – Dec 1997 Kenya Polytechnic.

Special Library Assistant Course – Credit pass.

Cataloguing

Classification

Reference

Library Administration

Library and Society

Special Librarianship

1987 – 1990 Kakamega High School - O- Level

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Grade C-

1978 – 1986 Thiririka Primary School, Juja,Central Province

Virembe Primary School, Shamakhokho, Western

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Results - Passed

Work Experience

1990 to 1991 Land Scaper

Kenya - Finland Primary Health Care Programme,

(Ken-Afya) Kakamega, Western province.

1991 – 1992 Semi-Professional Footballer

Pioneered semi – professional football in Mumias

Sugar Company and later absorbed on permanent

basis as a Library Clerical Officer at the

Community Services Library.

1992 – 2002 Sporting Career

Redeployed and seconded to Mumias Sugar F.C. on full Time basis and thereafter elected its Club Captain and won the Presidential Knockout tournament – Moi Golden Trophy. (1996 edition).

Represented the country in the Nelson Mandela Cup (formerly Africa Cup Winners Cup) versus Arab Contractors in Egypt. (1997).

Scooped the runners up position and represented the Country in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup versus Ferroviaro Da Beira of Mozambique (1998-9).

National Team call up and joint Top goal scorer in the Kenyan Premier League and represented the country in the African Nations Qualifiers co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria

A Silver medal winner in the East and Central Senior Challenge Cup with Kenya’s National Team, ‘Harambee Stars’ held in Kigali, Rwanda (1999).

Captained Mumias Sugar and won the Presidential Knockout tournament –Moi Golden Cup (1999) edition.

Captained Mumias Sugar to finish 1st Runners – up (2000).

2002 – 2005 Team Management Responsibilities – Mumias Sugar

Football Club, Kenya

Maintenance of a daily attendance registers for training sessions – Mornings and afternoons

Monitor the well being of each player on and off the field

Administer pastoral care to players and provide appropriate advice so as to ward off negative impacts.

Keep accurate records of significant events pertaining to their upkeep when in camp (Arrivals, departure, breaches of discipline etc)

Promote personal development of players.

Ensure that the Players’ and coach’s rights of privacy are upheld and strict confidentiality is maintained when dealing with personal issues.

Encourage and equip players to act as role models and promote participation and excellence in football at all levels.

To establish and maintain effective communication links between the Technical Bench and the playing unit.

Enhance teamwork to ensure the overall objectives of the playing unit, technical bench, sponsors and management is wholly achieved.

Ensure players Contractual obligations are upto date and signed

Ensure the players’ salaries, allowances, personal emoluments and bonuses are paid on time.

Coordinate submission of running sheets and match reports after both home and away games.

2005 - 2015

2015 - 2017

2017- To date

Present Responsibilities

Enhancement of Occupational Health and Safety Standards in MSC

Undertaking Safety Health and Environment Administrative Issues

(HSE Administration Officer).

Main Job tasks and Responsibilities included:-

Development and maintenance of environmental, health and safety policies, programs and conducting program assessment to identify department program deficiencies.

Responsible for and administration of the annual fire extinguisher maintenance program, annual sprinkler system inspection and test program as per the Law.

Coordination with environmental, health and safety committees to promote safety expertise and in the development and presentation of safety training materials at both corporate and shop floor levels.

Preparation of Monthly analysis of accidents metric reports and accident analysis graphs

Conducting of periodic inspection and HSE audits of the company and properties’ relative to the environmental, health and safety standards as well as assisting line managers and supervisors on compliance issues in relation to Kenyan EHS law; Occupational Health Safety Act, 2007.

Coordination and conducting of workplace assessment, surveys, and program evaluations to determine the presence of hazardous conditions such as noise exposure, chemical exposure, indoor air quality, light levels, confined spaces, hazardous energies among others and recommending controls and/or usage and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE’s).

Implementation and management of the company’s environmental management system in accordance with the provisions of the government, which includes administration of waste management, statutory licensing and coordinating of hazardous and universal waste management activities.

Administration of Employees’ medical surveillance program to include required vaccinations and medical testing of employees as required by FOPW (Factory & Other Places of Work Act – Medical Examination Rules, 2005) and other applicable governing laws & statutes.

Interactions with services personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to research and interpret standards, codes and regulations on HSE matters.

Design, development and conduct of safety and environmental training programs and assisting departments with specific training needs assessments by scheduling training programs.

Performed or assisted with incident / accident investigation as needed. A 5-Why root cause analysis method is employed and used.

ISO Secretariat - Quality Administrative Officer.

Main Job tasks and Responsibilities included:-

Development of the Quality strategy, Action Plan, Policies, Processes, Standards and Systems for the company and its supply chain to operate while undertaking auditing to ensure compliance internally and externally with relevant third-party accredited bodies.

Preparation of relative documents as requirement for internal and external audits whether it is on internal, second or third party audits.

Responsible for maintaining quality standards of products and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) at the secretariat to ensure adequacy, revision status, archiving and retrieval

Alignment of the quality management function with the performance needs of the company with that of the Quality Management Systems as established under the general direction/supervision of the MR (Management Representative).

Provision of specialized technical expertise in support of the Quality program, including specialized inspection and testing techniques, quality training, statistical methods, audits, quality tools for problem solving and assessment of the QMS at the company’s secretariat.

Maintenance and full authority to coordinate the responses for non-conforming works and to ensure all the marked Non-conformities are closed out within the stipulated period.

Facilities Management Operations at Mumias Sugar Company Limited.

Facilities Management Coordinator

Responsibilities and Tasks include:

Overseeing and agreeing contracts and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, welfare and vending services

Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, grounds and building maintenance across different divisions.

Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and safety standards

Advising in-house clientele on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness while ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are pro-actively well-maintained and utilized.

Coordinating and overseeing building projects, renovations or refurbishments within the campus

Coordinate rental leasing’s, helping tenant’s to relocate to new office spaces and allocating and managing space between buildings and areas

Managing budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and drafting maintenance reports and submitting written recommendations for Management action.

Planning for the future by forecasting the facility’s upcoming needs and requirements

Project Papers Written.

Granite and Marble Tiles Processing: A Case study of the Expansive Bunyore, Maragoli and Vihiga District Granitic Tors, By Mugata P.M. 2001.

Edible Vegetable Oil Processing: A Small Scale Edible Oil; Sunflower Oil Processing Plant in Lubao, Kakamega District, By Mugata P.M, 2001

ROSCA Feed the Orphans Programme: Animal Feeds Formulation Project, Mumias District, By Mugata P.M. 2002.

Drug Abuse Tendencies and Prevalence: A Case Study of Vihiga District encompassing Hamisi, Sabatia and Emuhaya Constituencies, By Mugata P.M, 2003.

Feasibility Study of Establishment of a Beekeeping Project within the Mumias Sugar Scheme: MOCO / DANIDA Funded Project, By Mugata P.M. et al, 2006

Establishment of a Land Preparation Project Within the Mumias sugar Scheme: Emphasis on Land Tillage; A Helke Quikserve Investment Group Project, By Mugata P.M. et al, July 2007.

A Small Micro – Enterprise Project Proposal; Sugarcane Milling Jaggery, Ugunja Market, Siaya District presented to T/A Desh General Traders Co. Ltd, By Mugata P.M. et al, August 2007.

Edible Vegetable Oil Processing; A Small Scale Edible Oil (Sesame); Processing plant, Mowlls Global in Mumias, Kakamega District, as presented to Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and Chase Bank Enablis Business Plan Competitions, By Mugata P.M. 2008 & 2009 respectively.

References

1.Wenslaus .S.M. Adambo, Health & Safety Manager, Howard Humphreys (East Africa) Co. Ltd., P.O Box 30156 – 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya. Mobile: +254-***-******

2.Dr. Joseph Karanja, Businessman, Ltd. P.O Box 4061-00100, GPO Nairobi, Kenya. Tel : +254 722 – 140028

3.Elias M. Mukundi, Safety, Health & Environment Manager, Mumias Sugar Company Limited, P.O. Private Bag, Mumias, Kenya Tel: +254-***-******;

Personal interests

Travelling, Playing football, discussing Health, Family and Business related issues.

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