Assistant Fire and Safety

Patel Hospital; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

FlowHCM is seeking a Fire & Safety Officer in Karachi to manage routine inspections, emergency plans, and training for clinical and non-clinical staff. You will ensure all safety equipment is functional across wards and facilities, coordinate drills, and liaise with Civil Defence during incidents.

The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience and a Diploma/Certification in Fire & Safety or related field.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in fire safety, security or facility safety, preferably in hospital or large commercial/industrial setting.
• Diploma/Certification in Fire & Safety or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers, hose reels, fire hydrants, smoke detectors, fire alarm panels, sprinkler systems and emergency exits/signage, and maintain accurate inspection logs.
• Ensure firefighting equipment across wards, OTs, ICUs, OPDs, stores, kitchen, laundry, boiler room and admin blocks is in serviceable condition; promptly report deficiencies.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and conducting periodic fire drills, mock evacuations, and emergency simulations for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Deliver or assist in fire safety orientation and training sessions for new employees, security staff, and department representatives.
• Monitor compliance with fire safety codes, hospital SOPs and regulatory requirements; assist in preparing documentation for inspections and audits.
• Respond to fire alarms and emergencies; lead or assist in evacuation as per Fire Emergency & Evacuation Plan.
• Coordinate with Civil Defence/Fire Brigade and external services during incidents and inspections.
• Maintain fire safety records and submit periodic reports to Fire & Safety Officer.

Skills

Fire safety

Emergency response

Inspection & testing

Team coordination

Education

Diploma/Certification in Fire & Safety

Job description

• Diploma/Certification in Fire & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety OHS, or a related field will be preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in fire safety, security or facility safety, preferably in a hospital or large commercial/industrial setting.

Job Description

• Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers, hose reels, fire hydrants, smoke detectors, fire alarm panels, sprinkler systems and emergency exits/signage, and maintain accurate inspection logs.
• Ensurefire-fighting equipment across all wards, OTs, ICUs, OPDs, stores, kitchen, laundry, boiler room and administrative blocks is in serviceable condition at all times; promptly report and follow up on any deficiencies.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and conducting periodic fire drills, mock evacuation exercises and emergency response simulations for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Deliver / assist in fire safety orientation and training sessions for new employees, security staff and department representatives, including use of extinguishers and evacuation procedures.
• Monitor compliance with fire safety codes, hospital SOPs and regulatory requirements Civil Defence, Sindh Building Control Authority, and other relevant authorities; assist in preparing documentation for statutory inspections and audits.
• Respond immediately to fire alarms and fire-related emergencies; lead or assist in evacuation of patients, staff and visitors as per the hospitals Fire Emergency & Evacuation Plan.
• Coordinate with the Civil Defence / Fire Brigade and other external emergency services during incidents, drills and inspections.
• Maintain fire safety records, including equipment maintenance registers, incident reports, drill reports, and training attendance records; submit periodic reports to the Fire & Safety Officer / Head of Administration & Security.
• Identify potential fire hazards e.g., electrical faults, blocked exits, improper storage of flammable/oxygen cylinders during routine rounds and recommend corrective action.
• Liaise with Engineering/Maintenance, Biomedical, Housekeeping and Security departments to ensure fire safety infrastructure exit routes, fire doors, emergency lighting, signage remains unobstructed and functional.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and labelling of flammable materials, gas cylinders andhazardous substances as per hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in the investigation of fire incidents / near-misses and support preparation of root-cause and corrective action reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Fire & Safety Officer or Head of Administration & Security.