Janeffer Muthoni

She is an accomplished and highly skilled professional specialized in Risk Assessments & Management, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Consultancy, and statutory audits, including Risk Assessments, OSH, and Fire Safety Audits. With a strong passion for creating safe workplaces, she excels in identifying hazards, analyzing risks, and implementing mitigations across various private and corporate-owned settings. Her primary motivation lies in contributing significantly to Sustainable Development Goal 3, aiming to eradicate occupational diseases and uphold the workers’ well-being as outlined in the ILO Constitution. Certified as an Occupational Safety and Health trainer by the National Industrial Training Institute (NITA), she also dedicates her time to mentoring emerging professionals pro bono. Her illustrious career spans over a decade, during which she has showcased unwavering commitment and expertise across diverse industries, including healthcare, agriculture, hospitality, and insurance. Her consistent delivery of exceptional results has established her as a respected leader and risk management expert. She commenced her professional journey with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Clinical Chemistry from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, graduating with cum laude. Subsequently, she ventured into the insurance industry, serving as a Care Manager, and pursued further studies, a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Kenyatta University’s School of Public Health. Additionally, she has completed various insurance-related short courses. She holds accreditation as a member of the Workplace Safety Professional Association of Kenya (WSPAK) and the Institute of Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors (ILARS). Currently, she actively engages in groundbreaking research focused on Occupational Tuberculosis among Healthcare Workers- mainly Nurses and Laboratory Workers- in Referral Hospitals. Simultaneously, she plays a pivotal role in shaping risk management strategies and practices through comprehensive training and risk surveys, both within Kenya and on the international stage.