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Job Title:  Hospital Security Assistant (O’ Level Jobs)

Organisation: CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda

Duty Station:  Mbale, Uganda

Reports to: Hospital Security Supervisor

About US:

CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda is a specialized children’s neurosurgery hospital in Uganda. It is a private hospital, owned and operated by CURE International. The hospital is also a teaching center in pediatric neurosurgery for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Job Summary:  The Hospital Security Assistant will maintain safe and secure environment for patients, caretakers and co-workers by patrolling and monitoring hospital premises.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting function     

• Records entry & exit of hospital vehicles, visitors, patients and co-workers coming in and out of the hospital during work hours available.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
• Screens persons and baggage for unauthorized items. Directs patients, relatives and other visitors to the reception and /or outpatients, diagnostic center and wards.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.

Traffic flow control

• Controls traffic by directing drivers, opens gate for incoming and outgoing traffic.

Customer Care Function        

• Observes good customer care when dealing with people.
• Answers telephone calls promptly and gives assistance to callers.

Patrolling

• Obtains help by sounding alarms.
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Watches and monitors hospital grounds and property.
• Safety and control function
• Maintains organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.

Maintenance of security equipment   

• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunction and working with line managers to ensure that repairs are done.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Punctuality and Attendance   

• Report to work as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in general and departmental co-workers’ meetings as scheduled

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Completed certificate in Security training from a reputable school/security firm is an added advantage
• Education level minimum requirement O’ level.
• Must have work experience in security of at least one to three years
• Must have no criminal record.
• Must possess basic knowledge about firefighting and communication devices
• Must be able to think clearly during emergency and urgent situations
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
• Ability to read, write and speak English and one other language
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to learn new security practices as may be needed
• Ability to work both night and day shifts
• Must be in a good physical and mental state
• Must be safety conscious
• Proficiency in Computer knowledge MS office and other related basic skills.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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