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Cure Children’s Hospital of Uganda

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Hospital Security Assistant

Mbale
Full-time
Deadline 2026-08-20
Posted 1 week ago

Role overview

What you'll be stepping into

To maintain safe and secure environment for patients, caretakers and employees by patrolling and monitoring hospital premises.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting Function

  • Records entry & exit of hospital vehicles, visitors, patients and employees coming in and out of the hospital during work hours available.

  • Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; and 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, and opens gates for incoming and outgoing traffic.

Customer Care Function

  • Observe 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; and permitting entry. Watches and monitors hospital grounds and property.

Safety and Control Function

Jobs

  • Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.

  • Maintains the 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 malfunctions; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Continuing Professional Development Activities

  • Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.

  • Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.

Occupational Health & Safety Function

Pediatrics

  • Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.

  • Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Spiritual Ministry

  • Participates in the hospital's Spiritual Ministry Programs

  • Attend Chapel and departmental bible studies (depending on weekly schedule)

Punctuality and Attendance

  • Report to work as scheduled.

  • Report to work on time as per schedule.

Participation in Meetings

Travel Guides & Travelogues

  • Attend and participate in department meetings as scheduled

  • Attend and participate in general co-workers’ meetings as scheduled.

Other Duties:

Please note that this position description is not intended to cover every task required of the co-worker. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as directed by the Spiritual Ministry leadership.

Education / Experience Requirements:

  • Completed certificate in Security training from a reputable school/security firm is an added advantage

  • Education level between S1-S6

  • 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 minimal 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 Microsoft Office products.

How to apply

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