Safety Officer

Amref Flying Doctors is Hiring a Safety Officer in Nairobi, Kenya

About Amref Flying Doctors

Amref Flying Doctors (AFD) is the leading aero-medical provider in Africa. Based at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, the organization specializes in air evacuation services during medical emergencies and air ambulance transfers between medical facilities. With their comprehensive services, patients can be repatriated to Europe, Asia, and North America via dedicated air ambulance jets or with professional medical escorts on commercial carriers.

Operating a fleet of five fully-owned dedicated ambulance aircraft, Amref Flying Doctors has the capability to evacuate patients from anywhere on the African continent to any destination worldwide. As a subsidiary of Amref Health Africa, the leading health organization in Africa, AFD contributes significantly to advancing their parent organization’s mission of achieving lasting health change across the continent.

The organization proudly maintains its 15-year accreditation by the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) and has been twice honored as the ITIJ Air Ambulance Provider of the Year, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in aero-medical services.

Safety Officer Position Overview

Amref Flying Doctors is hiring a Safety Officer to provide technical and administrative support to their Safety Department. This crucial role will focus on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Safety Management System (SMS) for both the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) operations. The Safety Officer will maintain close relationships with the Flight Operations Unit for AOC matters and the Maintenance Department for AMO matters while reporting directly to the Head of Safety.

Key Responsibilities of the Safety Officer

Safety Management and Documentation

• – Manage and update all safety records and the electronic Safety Management System (eSMS)
• – Maintain an accurate safety database ensuring all recorded information is precise and current
• – Document all safety activities according to the SMS Manual protocols
• – Develop and update Management of Change (MOC) processes
• – Develop and maintain safety performance targets for organizational benchmarking

Safety Culture and Promotion

• – Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization
• – Support development and implementation of Safety Promotion activities
• – Develop and disseminate safety bulletins, newsflashes, and newsletters
• – Develop training materials and assist in conducting safety and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) training
• – Maintain comprehensive training records for compliance and reference

Risk Management and Incident Response

• – Organize and coordinate safety and ERP drills and exercises
• – Investigate and follow up on hazards and occurrences
• – Identify potential hazards and perform operational risk assessments
• – Report incidents and accidents to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
• – Analyze safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Operational Support

• – Support planning and implementation of Safety Review Board and Internal Safety Meetings
• – Perform gap analysis as required by the SMS program
• – Maintain close collaboration with Flight Operations and Maintenance departments
• – Perform all other work-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience and Education

• – Minimum 3 years’ consecutive work experience in aviation industry safety and/or quality
• – Technical qualification in flight operations or aircraft maintenance
• – Completed Safety Management System (SMS) training from a recognized institution
• – Quality Management System (QMS) training from a recognized institution (advantageous)
• – ICT proficiency for database and system management
• – Good working knowledge of Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARs)

Essential Skills & Competencies

• – Positive safety mindset with proactive approach to risk management
• – Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• – Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in dynamic team environments
• – Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail
• – Advanced investigative skills to support thorough safety investigations
• – Objective thinking abilities and firm decision-making capabilities
• – Ability to accurately follow instructions and established protocols
• – Capacity to multi-task and flexibility to work in a 24-hour operational environment

Work Environment

The Safety Officer will work in a 24-hour operational environment based at the Amref Flying Doctors Hangar at Wilson Airport in Nairobi. The position requires adaptability to the round-the-clock nature of aero-medical operations and emergency response.

How to Apply

If you have the passion to contribute to Africa’s leading aero-medical and health solutions provider. Please visit the Amref Flying Doctors website at https://flydoc.org/career-opportunities/ or the Amref Health Africa website at https://amref.org/vacancies/ to view complete job details and application requirements.

Important Notice: Amref Flying Doctors does not require applicants to pay any money at any stage of the recruitment process and has not retained any agents for recruitment. While the organization may use various job boards to expand their reach for applicants, all legitimate vacancies are published on their official website under the Vacancies page and on their official social media channels. Official communications from Amref Flying Doctors will always come from a @flydoc.org email address.

Amref Flying Doctors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The organization is an equal opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.