Assistant Coordinator - Safety & Security (Karimabad) @ The Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

Role and Responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible to:

• ensure protection of life and property by providing safety and security coverage for all patients, visitors, employees, students, trainees, and volunteers of AKU Outreach/offsite areas within the assigned perimeter. 
• act as team leader for all security staff in the assigned area and ensure effective performance, discipline, and supervision. 
• collect updates on law and order situations from police and other relevant agencies and disseminate information to all concerned outreach/offsite users. 
• coordinate the serviceability, maintenance, and monitoring of electronic security equipment in the assigned area, control room, and SIRC. 
• ensure the safety of AKU property and the protection of patients, staff, and visitors at all times. 
• prepare an equitable duty roster for all security staff for approval by the assistant manager/manager and ensure its proper implementation. 
• assist the assistant manager/manager in implementing organizational and departmental policies and procedures. 
• identify gaps in security procedures and recommend appropriate corrective measures. 
• ensure effective deployment of security staff to maintain a safe, secure, and well-protected environment. 
• supervise security supervisors and security guards effectively during assigned shifts. 
• maintain and verify all security registers, logs, books, and records in the security control room/SIRC. 
• conduct regular rounds of the premises to monitor supervisors and guards, ensuring alertness and adherence to assigned duties. 
• take prompt action in the event of any security or criminal incident and report it immediately to the departmental head/manager. 
• coordinate the issuance of staff uniforms/apparel. 
• maintain discipline and assist in controlling overtime and leave under the guidance of the assistant manager while also handling general administrative matters of security staff. 
• collect law and order updates from police and district administration during shifts and share relevant information with concerned departments as required. 
• ensure compliance with race/pass protocols. 
• liaise with and escort police and other law enforcement representatives during their presence on site for official duties. 
• perform any other tasks assigned by the departmental head/manager. 
• coordinate and deploy security staff effectively during emergencies or any untoward situation. 
• provide training and guidance to security staff and other relevant personnel as required. 
• operate and handle available fire-fighting equipment when necessary.

Required Skills

Skills and Qualification:

• For Civilians: B.A (M.A. Preferred).
• For Armed Forces: Intermediate - (Graduate - preferred).
• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience as a Junior Commissioned in Pakistan Armed Forces, Rangers, Frontier Corps, Frontier Constabulary, MODC, Coast Guard or Police.
• Honorary Commissioned Officer of the armed forces will be preferred.
• Experience and services with SSG & Intelligence units would also be preferred.
• Skills to handle and operate small arms like Rifles and Pistol (in exceptional and in- evitable/ Emergency circumstances) for defense and security purpose.
• Skills to handling and usage of communication equipment, i.e. Wireless sets & Telephones.
• Physically fit & in good health to meet Medical Category “AYE” (Fit in all respects).
• Proficient in Supervisory Skills.
• Must be able to use MS Outlook.
• Proficient in communication & investigation skills.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.