Head of security guard

The Head of Security at Najmussama Shefajo Hospital is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive security policies and procedures to safeguard patients, staff, and hospital assets. This role ensures that all security protocols are regularly updated and effectively applied across the hospital’s facilities, including clinical departments, laboratories, and administrative offices. The Head of Security will foster a culture of vigilance, responsibility, and well‑behaviour management among staff, ensuring that patient safety, dignity, and comfort are always prioritized. Duties include conducting regular risk assessments, monitoring evolving security dynamics within Najmussama Shefajo Hospital, and anticipating potential threats to both staff and patients. By providing timely reports and recommendations to senior management, the Head of Security will ensure a safe, respectful, and secure environment that supports the hospital’s mission of delivering trusted, high‑quality healthcare.

Security Management

• Develop, refine, and consolidate hospital security management plans and related tools in line with evolving risks and patient needs.
• Regularly conduct analysis of security trends within Najmussama Shefajo Hospital and ensure policies are aligned to protect patients, staff, and hospital assets.
• Ensure the hospital operates within acceptable security risk levels, with mitigation strategies in place across all departments.
• Provide technical line management of all security focal points within the hospital and ensure their responsibilities are aligned with hospital standards.
• Incorporate security approaches into operational planning and daily practices, with emphasis on patient dignity and well‑behaviour management.
• Coordinate with relevant focal points during emergencies and serve as the lead during critical incident management, keeping senior leadership informed.
• Ensure all hospital units have updated security policies tailored to their specific contexts and applied cohesively.
• Conduct regular security audits of hospital facilities and share reports with senior management.
• Ensure security‑related costs are incorporated into hospital budgets.
• Develop acceptance‑based security strategies to strengthen hospital operations and community trust.
• In critical situations, support hospital teams in developing threat‑specific security protocols.
• Lead in promoting a culture of security, respectful behaviour, and patient‑centered care across the hospital.
• Maintain an overview of all agreements, permits, and registration documents with authorities and stakeholders that may affect hospital operations.
• Conduct security mapping of hospital facilities and propose proactive engagement strategies.
• Ensure all hospital premises (offices, wards, laboratories, and residences) meet requisite security standards.
• Coordinate with hospital fleet managers and ensure all drivers follow travel security protocols.
• Conduct analysis of security incidents and define strategies to prevent and mitigate recurrence.
• Support hospital teams in developing and updating contingency and evacuation plans.
• Ensure security management integrates both traditional and modern technologies.
• Produce monthly security reports for senior management.

Main Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills

• Progressively responsible experience in developing security policies and protocols.
• Leadership experience in managing security operations within institutional or organizational settings.
• Experience in developing hospital or non‑aid‑based security policies and procedures.
• Experience training staff in security and behaviour management.
• Effective negotiation and representation skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage stressful circumstances and critical situations with composure.
• Flexibility to respond and travel at short notice if required.
• Experience working in multicultural contexts with sensitivity to gender and diversity.
• Information management and data analysis skills relevant to security operations.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to:

• ashefajo00@gmail.com

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ashefajo00@gmail.com