Guard & Cleaner

General Conditions of Employment

PU-AMI is a humanitarian organization committed to safeguarding and protecting individuals affected by our activities and to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all staff and beneficiaries. Adherence to the ethical framework (including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, fraud, corruption, and other forms of misconduct) is a fundamental requirement for all roles. All selected candidates must sign the Code of Conduct, complete all mandatory training and demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, PU-AMI’s ethical framework and safeguarding policies, including their responsibilities to prevent, report, and respond to concerns in accordance with the established reporting and referral procedures, and to uphold accountability to affected populations.

As part of PU-AMI's commitment to safe recruitment, all candidates will be subject to appropriate screening procedures, which may include reference checks, verification of employment history, and disclosure of any past misconduct related to safeguarding, PSEAH, or other serious violations.

PU-AMI considers the diversity of race, beliefs, languages, gender, background, and status within its human resources as a key asset to its humanitarian work and is fully committed to upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment processes.

Please note that PU-AMI will under no circumstances request any financial contribution for administrative fees related to recruitment. Any such request should be considered fraudulent and disregarded.
 The employee shall abide by this job description, his/her employment contract, and the PU-AMI Afghanistan National Staff Regulations, including their annexes and attachments, as well as any rules, regulations, and internal policies that may be adopted by PU-AMI Afghanistan.

Overall Objective

The Guard/Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and hygienic environment at the SHC in accordance with MoPH Afghanistan, BPHS/EPHS guidelines, IPC standards, and organizational policies.

The position provides basic security, access control, cleaning, sanitation, healthcare waste segregation and disposal, and general facility support, while protecting patients, staff, medicines, equipment, and facility assets. The Guard/Cleaner must maintain professional, respectful, non-discriminatory, and confidential conduct and promptly report any security, safety, hygiene, or maintenance concerns to the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Security and Access Control

·        Maintain security of the SHC premises, staff, patients, equipment, medicines, and other assets.

·        Monitor and control access to the health facility and restrict unauthorized entry.

·        Maintain orderly movement of patients and visitors within the facility.

·        Immediately report security incidents, threats, suspicious activities, or safety concerns to the supervisor.

Cleaning and Hygiene

·        Maintain cleanliness of consultation rooms, waiting areas, toilets, corridors, compound, and other facility areas.

·        Conduct regular cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces and designated areas.

·        Ensure cleaning activities are performed according to facility hygiene and IPC procedures.

·        Keep the facility environment clean, safe, and welcoming for patients and staff.

Healthcare Waste Management

·        Collect, segregate, and dispose of healthcare waste according to established waste-management procedures.

·        Ensure proper separation of general, infectious, and sharps waste in designated containers.

·        Never handle or dispose of sharps or hazardous waste improperly.

·        Report damaged, overflowing, or incorrectly used waste containers to the responsible staff.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

·        Follow basic IPC measures while performing cleaning and waste-management duties.

·        Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during cleaning and waste handling.

·        Maintain proper hand hygiene and safe cleaning practices.

·        Immediately report spills, contamination, or other IPC risks to the supervisor.

Facility and Compound Maintenance

·        Keep the facility compound, entrances, pathways, and surrounding areas clean and free from hazards.

·        Support basic facility arrangements, including cleaning and preparation of rooms and service areas.

·        Report damaged doors, windows, locks, water systems, electrical systems, furniture, or other infrastructure concerns.

·        Support prevention of environmental hazards such as standing water, waste accumulation, and blocked drainage.

 Patient Safety and Support

·        Maintain a safe and organized environment for patients, caregivers, and staff.

·        Support orderly patient flow without interfering with clinical decisions or patient confidentiality.

·        Provide respectful and non-discriminatory assistance to patients and visitors when required.

·        Give priority assistance to vulnerable patients when appropriate, while referring clinical needs to health staff.

 Support to Health Facility Operations

·        Assist health facility staff with non-clinical tasks related to daily facility operations.

·        Prepare and clean designated areas before and after health activities, meetings, or outreach services.

·        Support the arrangement and movement of non-medical supplies and equipment when requested.

·        Perform other appropriate duties assigned by the Health Facility In-Charge.

 Professional Conduct and Confidentiality

·        Treat patients, caregivers, community members, and staff with respect and dignity.

·        Maintain confidentiality and never disclose patient or facility-related information without authorization.

·        Maintain professional behavior and avoid discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate conduct.

·        Follow organizational policies, code of conduct, safeguarding, PSEA, and security procedures.

 Emergency and Incident Response

·        Support facility security and cleanliness during emergencies, outbreaks, and other unexpected events.

·        Immediately inform the Health Facility In-Charge of accidents, injuries, security incidents, fire, or other emergencies.

·        Assist with safe evacuation and crowd management when instructed.

·        Maintain access to emergency exits and ensure pathways remain clear.

 Reporting and Coordination

·        Report daily cleaning, security, maintenance, and waste-management concerns to the supervisor as required.

·        Coordinate with health facility staff to ensure uninterrupted and safe service delivery.

·        Maintain assigned cleaning and security duties according to the facility schedule.

·        Participate in relevant facility meetings, orientations, and training sessions when requested

Core Competencies

4  Safety, security, and situational awareness

4  Cleanliness, hygiene, and attention to detail

4  Accountability, honesty, and reliability

4  Teamwork and effective communication

4  Respect, confidentiality, and non-discrimination

4  Adaptability and commitment to humanitarian principles