Assistant Director, Security Services

JOB SUMMARY

Requirementsi. Bachelor degree in Criminology & Security Studies or its equivalent qualification from arecognized institution.ii. Master degree in Criminology & Security Studies or its equivalent qualification from arecognized institution.iii. At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been atsupervisory level.iv. Six (6) weeks approved security course from the Kenya Police Service or the Kenya DefenseForces.v. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.vi. Proficiency in computer applications.vii. Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Developing security policies, regulations, rules, norms, protocols and procedures.ii. Managing security risks and implementing proactive mitigation strategies in line with theHospital’s Risk Management Framework.iii. Providing leadership in planning, coordinating, and monitoring security operations.iv. Ensuring the environment is safe for staff, clients/patients and visitors.v. Coordinating response to security emergencies and alarms.vi. Reviewing reports on security incidents and breaches.vii. Coordinating investigations and resolving security breaches and issues.viii. Monitoring security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with therequirements.ix. Analyzing and evaluating security operations to identify risks or opportunities forimprovement.x. Conducting physical examinations of premises to ensure compliance with security policiesand regulations.xi. Coordinating security activities to safeguard assets, properties, employees, patients/clientsand guests.xii. Communicating security status, updates and actual or potential problems to management.xiii. Reviewing security status from time to time.xiv. Identifying and acting on security priorities.xv. Developing and implementing new security measures.xvi. Conducting regular security surveys and instituting corrective action mechanisms.xvii. Disposing off and account for lost and found properties.xviii. Conducting refresher security operations, drills and parades for security personnel.xix. Providing comprehensive and confidential reports on security issues.xx. Budgeting for security needs.xxi. Training, coaching, guiding, counseling and mentoring staff in the security docket.xxii. Any other duty as may be assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

Planning, Quality management, Security operations, Compliance, Investigation

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree