Head Fire Prevention

Job description / Role

Within the Mission, Vision, and Values of HMC implementing a fire safety system of all HMC facilities, training the hospitals staff in matters of safety, ensuring compliance with the requirements of various local and international codes, standards and regulation on fire and safety.

Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of the HMC mission, vision and values.
- Ensure that all installed fire and safety equipments comply with the relevant local and international (NFPA, JCAHO, etc) codes standards and regulations and that necessary periodic installation test are carried out for continued compliance.
- Coordinate with the fire brigade to acquaint the latter with the hospitals layout, fire plan and all matters related to the fire brigades, need to provide and effective fire fighting service to the hospitals and other HMCs facilities
- Prepare long and short range plans pertaining to fire and safety systems and equipments in order to meet and in accordance with the strategic plans of the department and the hospital.
- To develop and implement policies and procedure to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of safety equipments, fire fighting system and accident prevention schemes.
- Responsible for organizing and regular training of the hospital staff in fire precaution, drills and other matters concerning safety.
- To participate in the hospital disaster and safety committees and the preparation and periodic review of Emergency Preparedness and evacuation plans.
- Submit yearly Capital equipments, manpower and tools requirements for the section or unit as part of the departments annual budget preparation program.
- Complies with HMC policies and procedures and in particular infection control safety and quality Management.
- Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

- University degree in Engineering OR Science.
- 7 years experience in fire and safety, civil defense or fire fighting including 2 years in a supervisory position

You will be rewarded with a tax free salary and fantastic benefits including accommodation, transport allowance, medical cover, a generous annual leave allowance and more. If you are interested in being considered for this role please click the Apply button below.

About the Company

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the principal public healthcare provider for the State of Qatar. HMC is committed to actively contributing to and enabling the sustainable development of Qatar and its people in alignment with the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030.

HMC believes in excellence in healthcare, education and research with each supporting the other to provide the safest, most effective and compassionate care to each and every one of our patients.

To meet the healthcare challenges of Qatars growing population, Hamad has transformed into a thriving and integrated Academic Health System which will make significant, positive impacts upon patient care, medical education and medical research.

In addition to three general hospitals (Al Khor Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital and The Cuban Hospital) HMC also manages five specialist hospitals (Hamad General Hospital, Rumailah Hospital, Womens Hospital, the National Center for Cancer Care and Research and Heart Hospital) which look after patients with the most prevalent conditions, including cancer, heart conditions, rehabilitation, and providing specialist treatment for women and children.