Partners In Health (“PIH”), co-founded by Paul Farmer and Ophelia Dahl and headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH has major programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Burundi, Kazakhstan, the Dominican Republic, and Boston, working tirelessly to lessen the joint burden of disease and poverty.
Zanmi Lasante, PIH sister organisation, founded by pere Lafontant, a small community clinic that first started treating patients in the village of Cange in 1985, has grown into the Zanmi Lasante (ZL) Sociomedical Complex, featuring a 104-bed, full-service hospital with an infectious disease center (the Thomas J. White Center), a women’s health clinic (Proje Sante Fanm), a laboratory, a pharmaceutical warehouse, a Red Cross blood bank and a dozen schools. ZL has also expanded its operations to a dozen other sites across Haiti’s Central Plateau and beyond. Today, ZL ranks as one of the largest nongovernmental health care providers in Haiti – serving a catchment area of 1.2 million people. ZL employs over 5,400 people, almost all of them Haitians, including doctors, nurses and community health workers.
As the work continues to expand, PIH and ZL seek individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization to join the team.

OVERALL RESPONCIBILITIES:

Under the general direction of the Chief Facilities Officer, the security manager provides a safe and secure environment for Mirebalais Hospital patients, visitors, and employees, by enforcing Hospital security rules/regulations and by watching for unusual occurrences through patrol of assigned areas. Investigates with complaints or potential criminal conduct; assists in restraining patients as necessary; detain/arrests criminal suspects; provides protective services. Responsible for all the aspects regarding security of the Mirebalais Teaching Hospital (Haiti), staff and assets, the Manager will develop and implement training program, to enhance staff awareness on security issues in Haiti.
The Safety and Security Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Safety and Security, management, risk management and quality improvement within the assigned area. In addition, the Manager is accountable for efficient, effective utilization of approved physical, financial and human resources, and for guiding and coordinating activities of the service in accordance with identified standards and supporting the goals and strategic direction of ZL and MSSP.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for the organization and supervision of the Safety and Security department including monitoring employee performance, quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Safety & Security Services
• Supervises all Safety and Security procedures to ensure adherence to industry standards.

Purchasing

• Supervises the purchasing, receiving, storage and control of all supplies according to established standards and specifications.
• Participates in group purchasing activities ensuring compliance to ZL policies and procedures.

Staff Supervision

• In conjunction with ZL Human Resources, is responsible for the hiring, training and discipline of all Safety and Security staff in accordance with ZL Human Resources policies.
• Coordinates activities of Safety and Security services staff by developing work standards, work schedules, and monitoring work flow, to meet the operational needs of the department.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations.
• Responsible for the data base management of the security software programs.
Quality Assurance

• Monitors and ensures compliance by all staff with all quality controls, asset management guidelines, and safe work practices.
• Manages all internal audit processes to ensure compliance with all internal Key Performance Indicators.
• Checks and requisitions repairs of equipment and facilities as needed.
• Develops and implements staff orientation and In-service Education Programs. Ensures that all staff can perform all procedures associated with Safety and Security.
• Ensures compliance to all fire and safety emergencies procedures at each facility.
Budget

• In consultation with the Chief Facilities Officer, plans the annual budgets both Operating and Capital. Responsible for ongoing adherence to budget objectives for supplies, equipment, and compensation. Responsible for developing and initiating corrective actions to operate on budget.

Other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of hospital Safety and Security techniques as well as management procedures, techniques, methods, and practices, and must be able to apply them successfully to a specific hospital Safety and Security program.

• Minimum of three (3) years recent, related experience in a supervisory position.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated or proven:

• Ability to develop Safety and Security department procedures which mesh the specific goals of the hospital with the broad overall goals of the hospital, and ability to work with other hospital managers to coordinate respective programs;
• Knowledge of hospital Safety and Security methods and techniques.
• Ability to schedule and carry out effective monthly departmental meetings.
• Ability to communicate (speak and write) effectively - Creole and French are preferred, English is a plus.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and influence others towards new and innovative Security.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, consolidate and deliver high quality services in a cost efficient, customer focused manner.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of skill in negotiating, problem solving, conflict management and team building.
• Ability to create a positive working environment.


ZL and PIH are equal opportunities employers and encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Safety and Security Manager – Mirebalais National Teaching Hospital
Reports to: Chief Facilities Officer
Location: Mirebalais, Haiti

Closing date: 30 March 2012

cover letter, a comprehensive CV, Copies of diplomas and employment certificates