Assistant Manager (Fire & Safety), Safety & Security at Aga Khan University Hospital

Assistant Manager (Fire Prevention & Safety), Safety & Security

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan.

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

Reporting to the Manager, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), you will be responsible for designing, updating, implementing and monitoring life Safety and Fire Prevention Management Plans, Policies and Procedures. Ensuring that all Life Safety activities are in compliance with the guidelines on standards of the JCIA/ISO and national /local regulatory bodies. You would also be responsible to:

• prepare safety & life safety management plan and policy/ procedures as and when required keeping abreast of latest development
• participate in the implementation, monitoring and improvement of AKU Construction Safety Programmes
• review Design Drawings and other details of new buildings/services to make life-safety input/review
• ensure that the inspections and maintenance of life safety intimation and suppression systems are carried out by Facility Management division as per set standard
• ensure Fire response vehicle serviceability and coordinate with maintenance and transport department as and when required in order to achieve minimum down time
• carry out Safety Risk Analysis and Action Plan in consultation with Manager EHS and users
• supervise and administer a well trained workforce to prevent Fire incidents. Ensure staff response in fire emergency is within set standard and take charge, where applicable
• supervise and conduct inspection and maintenance program of firefighting equipment
• manage and supervise departmental store and conduct regular inventory checks
• coordinate and conduct regular training for AKU staff as per training schedule and conduct regular Fire and Evacuation Drill / Practices
• conduct life safety related incident investigation
• conduct & participate in the environmental rounds, life safety surveys and audits as assigned by his superior
• responsible for preparing Life Safety staff rota and work schedules
• responsible for preparing/implementing Life Safety JCIA/ISO standards
• liaise with City Fire Brigade, Civil Defence and other governmental and non-governmental agencies dealing with EHS and Life-Safety issues
• plan, manage and supervise Outreach EHS Program.

• BE / BSc Mechanical / Chemical Engineering / Fire engineering/ MSc / MS in Environmental Sciences
• Lead auditor ISO 9001, OSHAS 18001
• Firefighting and abatement courses as well as First Aid /CPR courses
• Preferably NEBOSH General Certification
• 5 to 7 years’ related EHS & Fire safety experience preferably in hospital environment or healthcare industry
• Must be Knowledgeable on Fire tender operations and fore response.
• Knowledge on reading Civil/Electrical/Mechanical drawings with particular reference to Fire Equipment/Systems
• Must possess good knowledge of national/local rules and regulations on Fire Safety as well as related international standards with particular reference to healthcare industry
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
• Good knowledge of safety inspection particularly building fire safety
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to develop Safety guidelines and policies
• Ability to work well in/with multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient in use of computer packages, especially MS Office

The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual’s qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.