Security Officer job at Rakai Health Sciences Program

About us

Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a collaborative bio- medical research and service delivery organization. RHSP strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a combination of community-based research, curative services and prevention strategies in the districts of South-central Uganda

Key responsibility

• Guard RHSP property, office premises, and designated RHSP residences.
• Ensure the safety and proper handling of security dogs during assigned shifts.
• Prevent unauthorized access to RHSP premises and ensure that all visitors are duly authorized.
• Monitor and maintain the overall security of RHSP facilities.
• Assist in managing duty and leave schedules for the security team.
• Support the organization and facilitation of in-house security trainings.
• Provide advice to the Head of Security on security-related matters.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and custody of security equipment and gadgets.
• Work closely with the Head of Security to maintain discipline, proper deployment, and performance of security personnel.
• Submit regular security briefings and weekly security reports to the Head of Security.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Certificate.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to perform security duties effectively.
• Willingness to reside in Kalisizo, Kyotera
• Willingness to work in shifts that stretch over the night and weekends according to schedule.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and strong problem-solving skills.

• Guard RHSP property, office premises, and designated RHSP residences.
• Ensure the safety and proper handling of security dogs during assigned shifts.
• Prevent unauthorized access to RHSP premises and ensure that all visitors are duly authorized.
• Monitor and maintain the overall security of RHSP facilities.
• Assist in managing duty and leave schedules for the security team.
• Support the organization and facilitation of in-house security trainings.
• Provide advice to the Head of Security on security-related matters.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and custody of security equipment and gadgets.
• Work closely with the Head of Security to maintain discipline, proper deployment, and performance of security personnel.
• Submit regular security briefings and weekly security reports to the Head of Security.

• Good physical fitness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills

• Minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Certificate
• Good physical fitness and the ability to perform security duties effectively
• Willingness to reside in Kalisizo, Kyotera
• Willingness to work in shifts that stretch over the night and weekends according to schedule