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Security Officer
2026-11-03T08:48:58+00:00
Rakai Health Sciences Program
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FULL_TIME
Kalisizo, Kyotera District
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Healthcare
Protective Services
UGX
MONTH
2026-11-15T17:00:00+00:00
8

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
high school
12
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Vacancy title:
Security Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Protective Services]

Jobs at:
Rakai Health Sciences Program

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, November 15 2026

Duty Station:
Kalisizo, Kyotera District | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

All interested candidates possessing the above attributes can hand deliver their; applications including a cover letter, updated CV with 3 referees (at least one of the referees must be an RHSP employee), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the HR Manager to our Head Office.

Deadline for Submission: Sunday 15th November 2026 by 5:00pm. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

ONLY HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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Job Info
Job Category: Security, Homeland Security jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, November 15 2026
Duty Station: Kalisizo, Kyotera District | Uganda
Posted: 03-11-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-11-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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