Kenyatta University is in the
process of opening a new state of the art Hospital - Kenyatta University
Hospital (KUH) in line with the University Strategic Plan and the Government
Vision 2030 Development Plan.
The Hospital aspires to meet
the health needs of all Kenyans as well as regional and global citizens. The
hospital will also offer training of highly skilled medical personnel while
carrying out biomedical research.
Security Manager
Reporting to the Assistant
Director Administration and Finance, the Security will be responsible for the
coordination of security function and operation ensuring that security
infrastructure facilities and staff are in place in order to provide services
at KUH.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan for human
and non-human resource for the security department of the hospital
- Ensure
sufficient supply of commodities needed in the security department of the
hospital
- Manage and
supervise staff in the security department of the hospital together with
their work
- Ensure
budgeting and management of resources needed at and allocated to the
security department of the hospital
- Oversee and
ensure preparation of periodic work plans for the security department of
the hospital and ensure that they are appropriately implemented
- Ensure that the
security department provides quality, sufficient and timely security
services to patients and staff in the hospital
- Participate in
the recruitment and disciplinary action of the security department of the
hospital in collaboration with Human Resource Management department
- Ensure and
facilitate acquisition and maintenance of security appliances and machines
and facilities of the hospital
- Ensure proper
security and safety services in the hospital by ensuring that security
staff are properly trained and sufficient manning all their stations in
the hospital
- Ensure
continuous training and development of security staff in the hospital in
collaboration with human resource management department of the hospital
- Monitor and
evaluate the progress, performance and productivity of the security
department of the hospital in order to ensure continuous provision of
timely quality and sufficient security services in the hospital, and
disseminate the reports appropriately.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’
Degree in Health Management / Administration, Business Administration, or
Social Sciences
- Must be a
former Inspector of Police in National Police Service, or a Lieutenant in
Kenya Defense Forces.
- At least five
(5) years’ working experience as a Security Manager, or Senior Health Administrative
Officer with experience in security management or similar level
organization
- Computer
literate
- Training in
security services
- Knowledge of
relevant legislations
- Knowledge of
professional standards
- Investigation
skills
Additional Skills / Requirements
- Communication
skills
- Leadership
skills
- Organisational
skills
- Observation
skills
- Security
sensitive
- Analytical
skills
- Problems
solving skills
- Team building
skills
- Meet the
requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
Terms of Service: The terms for the above position includes a generous medical
scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should
write directly to:
Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, 1st November 2016.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.