Security Officer Non-profit Careers – African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
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Job Title: Security Officer
Organisation: African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Us:
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together fieldepidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In-charge of Security for the Office premises and Organization’s property at all time.
- Charged with knowledge of External hire security deployments
- Conduct daily inspection and surveillance of building and Office premises to ensure security of all occupants
- Responsible for closure and opening of the Office premises and ensuring that all is well regarding security of premises and property
- Relate with the external organs in respect of security matters
- Prepare and submit periodical reports and inform management on matters of security risks, and recommendations to strengthen security both of property and lives of employees while in and while out of the premises.
- Oversee security checks for the staff, official visitors and other entrants on entry and or on exit.
- In charge of detection and assessment of any security threat or risk of the organization’s property and occupants of the premises and recommendations and relevant communication to all the appropriate security measures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the AFENET Security Officer employment opportunity must hold a Diploma in Business Administration, a diploma in Security or other relevant qualifications
- Security training and proof of prior handling and managing Security in a reputable organization
- Excellent track record of Honesty, Trust and diligence
- Certificate of Good conduct from Ministry of Internal Affairs/Interpol
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are encouraged to send their Application Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents and 3 references to: The Human Resource Office, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) via Email to: sec@afenet.net
Deadline: 12th May 2017 by 5:30 pm (East African Time).