Posted:Jan 17
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Description:
Established in 1952, the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). It is a 61-bed acute care facility managed by qualified professionals who include experienced, full-time resident doctors and consultants. The hospital's objectives are to provide high quality, cost-effective health care to the population of Western Kenya and neighbouring countries. The Hospital provides general medicine services, specialist clinics and high-tech diagnostic services and has a well-equipped 24-hour emergency Casualty Department. It is also part of the AKHS international referral system, with links to the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi and Karachi respectively. History On 26 February 1951, Prince Aly Khan laid the foundation for the Aga Khan Dispensary and Maternity Home. The home had an 8-bed general ward. In 1960, the dispensary was extended to incorporate two general wards with a total of 17 beds and an outpatient department. A small laboratory was established in 1975 and a portable
Job Description
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
- Reporting to the Manager – Security and Logistics, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe physical facility and secure environment to patients, families, staff, students, interns/volunteers, visitors, and contractors and to protect property by ensuring compliance with applicable hospital and government regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help in developing programs to sensitize employees on matters of security.
- Lead investigations into matters related to security.
- Establish efficient means of detecting, gathering intelligence and reporting criminal acts.
- Liaise with all stakeholders to develop and enforce standard operating procedures.
- Participate in effective security management, contracting and enforcement.
- Work with Manager Security and Logistics and conduct the Hospital security audits including outreach centers.
- Prepare audit reports for the supervisor’s review and approvals.
- Participate in the Hospital security risk assessment, identification and recommend mitigation measures that align with the Hospital’s and regional risk-management requirements.
- Relay accurate information and prepare required records and reports.
- Assist Manager Security and Logistics develop security training manuals and update existing manuals.
- Respond to feedback from internal and external clients (Staff, Patients) about security services.
- Participate in the quality agenda by reviewing policies / plans, monitoring compliance and Quality Indicators.
- Availability to respond to emergencies when called upon.
- Participate in Hospitals Climate Change Agenda.
The requirements
- Diploma or degree in Criminology and Security Studies or any related course from a recognized institution.
- At least three (3) years of experience in security management either in police, military, or corporate security.
- Familiarity with Electronic Security Management systems e.g. CCTV Camera operations, Biometric Access Control and VHF or Satellite radio communication.
- Experience in criminal investigations, first aid and fire safety.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to effectively coordinate activities of various sections.
- Registration with a relevant professional body and in good standing.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
