Job Summary:

The security supervisor, is responsible for overseeing the security operations within the facility, ensuring safety of both patients, staff and institutions property.

This role involves supervising the outsourced security guards, control team and armed police officers deployed to the facility, doing regular patrols within the facility and identifying security concerns that require constant improvements, conducting security audits, implementing hospital’s policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a follower of Christ, embodying the teachings of Jesus Christ in their work and interactions with staff, patients, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing the physical security of the institution’s clients, staff and assets
• Book and investigate all reported incidents; theft, patients absconding, loss of company property in liaison with the security and safety manager
• Ensuring that contracted security guards are properly supervised
• Ensuring that the internal hospital security guards are performing their duties as expected out of them
• Properly plan the duty roaster for the control room staff and ensuring that all of them have reported for duty
• Ensuring that incidents of patients absconding from the hospital is eradicated
• Proactively collect intelligence reports regarding safety of staff, clients and institution’s property
• Ensure that the outsourced armed police officers deployed within the facility are discharging their duties properly as per the Hospital’s security policy and procedures
• Ensure effective management of keys and access cards within the facility
• Ensure that both the internal security staff and the outsourced security guards are dressed and clean at all times while on duty
• Develop, implement, and maintain the security plan management and ensure that theirs compliance to company policy and procedures at all time
• Enforce security policies and procedures within the Hospital
• Manage leave days for the internal security staff and update the register
• Attend security meetings as directed by the manager security and safety services
• Make some impromptu day and night checks on the performances of the security teams deployed within the facilitysystem to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with other departments within the hospital i.e. clinical officers, nurses, cleaning services, kitchen and administrative teams to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and safety.
• Stay informed about current security trends within and without the facility, regulatory changes, and best practices in security management

Qualifications:

• Diploma holder in security studies with a minimum of 5years experience in supervisory roles
• Proven experience in physical security and management of both internal and outsourced security guards
• Strong understanding of the law both on the penal code, criminal procedure code  security regulations and policies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret the law and at the same time make informed decisions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to understand, comprehend, engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the institution
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, work under pressure, ability to work after working hours and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Alignment with the organization’s Christian values and the ability to perform work and interactions based on the teachings of Jesus Christ is essential.

Why Join Our Team?

Joining our organization means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare while upholding a culture of quality and compassion. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional and spiritual growth, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community.