Principal Security Officer at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital

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Company Details
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Description: Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) is the second national Teaching and Referral Hospital serving the western part of Kenya and neighbouring countries. It is the first public Hospital to be ISO 9001:2008 certified. The Hospital acts as a teaching institution for Moi University College of Health Sciences. MTRH is a centre for specialized medical care, training and research and participates in National Health Planning. With its vision of being "A World Class Teaching and Referral Hospital”.
Job Description

REF: MTRH/HR/10/10/2025
Job Purpose

  • The Principal Security Officer will patrol the Hospital premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points, Investigates security breaches and incidents in the Hospital.
  • The officer will be reporting to Manager, Security Services.

 Duties and responsibilities;

  • Implementing security policies, regulations, rules, standards; norms, protocols and procedures;
  • Implementing new security measures;
  • Identifying and investigating security breaches and issues;
  • Maintenance of security surveillance, security systems and access control;
  • Analyzing security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement;
  • Liaising with other operational areas to ensure harmony and consistencies in security requirements;
  • Conducting physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations;
  • Conducting security activities to safeguard assets, properties, employees, patients/clients and guests;
  • Documenting security status /updates and submitting confidential reports on security issues;
  • Maintaining records of acts of unlawful interference or crime for possible prosecution or other reference;
  • Providing regular security briefs;
  • Disposing and accounting for lost and found properties;
  • Maintaining crime and incidents records and charts; and
  • Maintenance of security documents such as passes and registers.

Job Specifications

  • Served in the grade of Senior Security Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position.
  • Bachelor's degree in criminology & security studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Six (6) weeks approved security course from the Kenya Police Service or the Armed Forces at the rank of Inspector/Lieutenant.
  • Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4)  weeks from a recognized institution.
  • A valid First Aid Certificate from a recognized institution.
  • Physically, mentally and medically fit.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected on work performance 

Deadline: Nov 6, 2025

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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