Surveillance Officer at Nairobi Hospital

REF/SO/01/18

Reporting to the Security Officer.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the security of patients, visitors, staff and property of the Hospital.
• Monitoring and observing all operations within the Hospital premises through electronic surveillance systems for any irregular activities.
• Preparing reports documenting all significant events and investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, security lapses, and safety hazards.
• Conducting investigations and ensuring that proper evidence is acquired, preserved, corroborated and documented.
• Providing consultation and advice to other departments on various Security matters.
• Proactively respond to security emergencies within the hospital and liaising with both internal and external response teams.
• Inspecting equipment, structures or materials to identify possible causes of security lapses.
• Conducting routine security patrols, monitoring and evaluating performance levels for outsourced services.
• Conducting security surveys with the aim of improving on the Hospital’s integrated security solutions.
• Reporting and dispatching available security personnel to incident scenes and continually monitoring the team’s performance at the scene.
• Overseeing security services offered to clients, hospital deliveries, key management, parking management and cash escorts as required from time to time.
• Liaising with the government law enforcement agencies on security matters affecting the Hospital

Qualifications

• Diploma in security management or any related field is an added advantage.
• 2 years progressive work experience in a similar position in a reputable institution.
• Training from the disciplined forces is an added advantage
• Strong investigative and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical skills in security systems installation will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate.