🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health (PIH) – 17 Positions

Kono, Sierra Leone Posted 2 years ago Posted on HSE / Safety Management, Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Partners In Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Safety Officer (x2)
2.) Primary Care CHO (x3)
3.) PHU Laboratory Technician (x3)
4.) PHU Midwife (x3)
5.) PHU SECHN Primary Health Care (x3)
6.) PHU SECHN Triage Nurse (x3)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Safety Officer (x2)

Job title: Safety Officer X2 – Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department: Infrastructure

Reports to: Safety Manager

Line Management: Yes

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Safety Manager is ensuring that infrastructure team and its employees adhere to safety standards. Incumbent’s focuses on creating and implementing organizational safety guidelines for project construction, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, and performing regular site inspections to check compliance.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities:· In charge of task specific JHA’s and risk assessments.

· Owner of daily toolbox talks and general counseling for site staff.

· Leadership and direction to project and construction team in terms of safe work practices.

· Oversee and provide guidance to all project team and ensuring capacity building for all staff.

· Provide day-to-day supervision, job assignments, and priority management for project staff

· Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents and good engineering practices

· Provides technical support with regards to safety standards to safety manager and team.

· Participates in team meeting and provides regular on – site projects presence either directly or through delegates.

· Assists in carrying out inspections of workplaces and takes necessary action to ensure compliance.

· Assists in responding to and investigating concerns/complaints from workers/employers and assists in taking appropriate action.

· Assists in investigating accidents or injuries that occur in the workplace.

· Assists in carrying out industrial hygiene surveys of all site facilities.

· Assists in the preparation of various construction safety related reports, documents and forms.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budget

· No budgetary responsibilities.

Reporting

· Prepare daily reports detailing risk assessments, / JHA’s, safety updates in terms of LTI’s, adherence etc for site team members.

· Incident / accident logging and reporting including responding as set SOP’s.

Skills

· Knowledge of the interface between labor and management in the workplace.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Physical fitness and stamina.

· Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.

· Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

· Working knowledge of The Workplace Safety and Health Act and related legislation.

· Proficient use of MS Office and relevant software packages.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.Education and Work Experience Requirements

Education & Training Requirements

OSHA specific certification for construction.
Prior experience in risk assessments for the construction industry.
Three (3) years of experience of environmental and safety work in the construction industry.

Ability to work in remote and or difficult environment.

Social Justice

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 25th November 2022.

2.) Primary Care CHO (x3)

Job title: Primary Care CHO X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun

Department: Clinical

Reports to: PHU Clinical Manager

Line Management: NA

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Position Overview

A Community Health Officer, CHO generally applies his/her medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and management of patients that flows into Wellbody Alliance/Partners in Health affiliated health facility.

He/she does this thoroughly following the principles of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation where ever applicable to find out the actual cause of disease, and also utilizing the appropriate laboratory work. He/she should consult the medical officers/Primary care manager for discussion on patient’s care plan in some critical cases, respecting patient’s privacy and confidentiality as much as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

AS A CHO:

Responding to medical/health problems presented by patients including proper history taking, investigations, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment.
Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. Specific surgical procedures and specialist investigations as when necessary as the case may be, with the help of the nursing staff.
Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the clinic to ensure quality treatment is giving to the patients, and also promotes health education.
Ensures that all emergency cases are prioritized and seen appropriately regardless of the time of the day.
Be willing to work long and unpredictable hours dictated by the needs of the patients.
Perform any other duties related to role as assigned by Medical Officer/Director or supervisor
Will collaborate with the PHU Operations Assistant and other staff to ensure that quality and dignified health care services are provided for the patient
Assist in the management of PIH staff and resources at the facility and ensure that staff are punctual and performing well at the facility

EDUCATION:

Capacity building and mentorship of nurses and other clinical staff
Provide bedside training for all junior cadres of staff
Provide clinical accompaniment for PIH/MOHS clinical staff

CHO diploma/degree from recognized College or University
Experience in HIV/TB and tropical medicine preferred
At least two years of clinical experience in a low-resource health care setting.
A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management
The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges as well as the willingness to accept a standard of living that is clean and comfortable but simple
Candidate must have basic computer skills on Windows, Word and Excel.
Candidate must be willing to work and station in resource poor settings
Must not hold dual employment

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 25th November 2022.

3.) PHU Laboratory Technician (x3)

Job title: PHU Laboratory Technician X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: PIH Laboratory Manger & PIH PHU Clinical Manager

Line Management: NA

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Position Overview

The Laboratory Technician do all laboratory test requested by clinicians and provide training and mentorship for the laboratory microscopist and laboratory assistant attached to the PHU laboratories within the PIH PHU expansion program he helps equip the PHU Lab as much as possible.

The Laboratory Technician must be an advocate for improving health care services in Kono District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
Collection of blood, urine, stool and sputum samples from patients for an appropriate lab work.
Conducting analyses of specimens such as blood, stool and urine and sputum using microscope or automatic equipment (including hematology, biochemistry, Gene-pert, I-STAT), including management of samples for the MDR-TB program
Analyze the results of clinical tests and experiments
Maintenance and quality control of laboratory procedures and equipment
Registration of patient results, including digital record keeping
Supervise and mentor laboratory technicians and laboratory assistant and ensure best practices are maintained at all times,
Prepare standard solutions and reagents for experimental procedures
Cleaning of lab and equipment
Ensure that monthly requisitions are made
Ensure that supplies and stock are managed appropriately

National diploma in medical laboratory technology in a recognized college or university
At least two years of laboratory experience in a low-resource health care setting
Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff and partners.
Candidate must have basic computer skills on Windows, Word and Excel.
Candidate must be willing to work and reside in a resource limited settings
Must not hold dual employment

4.) PHU Midwife (x3)

Job title: PHU Midwife X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun)

Department: RMNCAH

Reports to: RMNCAH Manager and PHU Clinical Manager

Line Management: Yes

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Position OverviewThe Midwife is a critical member of the PIH Sierra Leone team and will work collaboratively with the clinical and support services staff to provide high-quality, comprehensive maternal and newborn health services at all PIH supported and affiliated sites as required. The Midwife will work closely with the facility midwife, PIH Reproductive Maternal and Neonatal Health Program Manager, and the PHU expansion Clinical Manager to improve the quality of maternal and newborn health services, and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality with a specific focus on labor and delivery services at all the PIH supported sitesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide high quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to pregnant women, new mothers and their babies, including provision of the full package of antenatal care services as per the Sierra Leone national protocols and guidelines for emergency and obstetric and newborn care.
Actively participate in the identification and management of antenatal complications requiring treatment, follow-up and clinical management.
Provide high quality and timely basic emergency care for obstetric complications during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.

- Provide high quality normal and delivery care including ensuring proper monitoring of labor through the use of the partograph and other monitoring tools in use in the department.
- Supervise clinical maternity staff at the department, ensuring all patients are properly cared for and monitored, vital signs checked, medications given as prescribed, partograph’ s completed accurately and acted on as needed.
- Provide daily essential newborn care to all infants born. Identify, liaise with the neonatal team and transfer sick babies as needed to KGH Pediatric Resus for further treatment as needed.
- Provide routine daily postnatal care for women and infants through to 6 weeks postpartum.
- Evaluate postnatal patients prior to discharge and provide discharge counseling to ensure that mothers are able to care for their newborns competently and confidently.
Ensure proper documentation is maintained in all maternal and newborn records, health registers and clinic registers.
Collaborate with the RMNH program manager and the rest of the staff to ensure clinical staff can provide BEmONC services in line with MOHS and WHO standards.
Prepare documentation and participate in MDSR monthly reviews, including presentations for KGH and DHMT.
Provide clinical assessment, birth plan development, and on-going care for patients at the facilities we work in.
Provide leadership, supervision and support for maternity staff to provide quality maternal and newborn health services at the PIH supported sites including BEmONC/CEmONC services, ANC, PNC, Delivery Care, Essential Newborn Care, PMTCT, AYFS and Family Planning.
Lead and enforce health & safety standards, Infection Prevention and Control protocols, including ensuring the availability of PPE and cleaning supplies.
Ensure and maintain daily stock checks for the availability of medicines, consumables, supplies and equipment for the Delivery Department to avoid stock outs, including during nights and weekends.
Support maternal and newborn health outreach activities in collaboration with the RMNH program manager and PHU Clinical Manager.
Collaborate with the RMNH program manager, Obstetrician and PHU Clinical Manager to provide training on maternity care for clinic staff.

Work rotating shifts, including significant night shift coverage, and rotating “on call” weekends.
Provide compassionate and respectful maternity care in line with the PIH mission and values.
Participate in all quality improvement activities in the department and significantly contribute to successful outcomes and targets being met.
Other responsibilities related to the work as required.
Develop a work plan of training and mentorship activities across the PHU CHC sites, and ensure that progress of the activities is tracked
Develop clinical trainings and mentorship tools in collaboration with the PHU clinical leadership team for the use of the PHU expansion program
Develop and maintain clinical guidelines and protocols, and ensure that best work practices are harmonized across the various PHU sites.
Ensures robust maternity data collection in all the cross-sites, monitoring of data quality, and the use of data to drive clinical and programmatic decision making.
Perform regular quality of care audits, and share findings with the PHU clinical team
Work closely with the Strategic Health Information Systems (SHIS) team and the Director of primary care to identify areas of quality improvement areas and research.
lacing and expediting orders, verifying receipts, and removing outdated drugs

Develop and manage Pharmacy work plans across the PHU CHC sites, and track progress
Develop training and mentorship tools for the use of the site pharmacy teams including Pharmacy Assistants in the PHU expansion program
Develop and maintain guidelines and protocols, and ensure that best work practices are harmonized across the various cross-site pharmacy
Establish and maintain routine pharmacy and related drug dispensation trainings and mentorship programs across all the PHU clinical sites.
Ensures robust data collection in all the cross-site pharmacy outlets, monitoring of data quality, and the use of data to drive clinical and programmatic decision-making.
Perform regular quality of care audits, and share findings with the PHU clinical team

Work closely with the Strategic Health Information Systems (SHIS) team and the Director of Primary Care to identify areas of quality improvement areas and research.

SECHN or SRN (preferred) Midwife certification from recognized College or University.
At least two years of midwifery experience in a low-resource health care setting.
A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management.
The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges as well as the willingness to accept a standard of living that is clean and comfortable but simple.
Candidate must have basic computer skills on Windows, Word and Excel.
Must not hold dual employment

5.) PHU SECHN Primary Health Care (x3)

Job title: PHU SECHN Primary Health Care X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Line Management: Yes

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Position OverviewThe State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) is a critical member of the clinical staff at PIH. At Primary Health Care, the SECHN is expected to be versatile and be ready to take on responsibilities in various departments, and also work collaboratively alongside different members of the health care team. The SECHN will provide high quality nursing care to patients and support to their families and other caregivers. He/She will respond in a timely manner to patients who urgently need treatment as well as provide health education to patients and caregivers. The SECHN will also ensure accurate and proper documentation of all patient care activities, participate in Quality Improvement projects and be involved in clinical education sessions for professional development.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Nursing:

Triage patients presenting to the clinic based on their level of acuity;
Ensures that patients presenting to the clinic are managed appropriately including identifying those who need transfer to a higher level of care.
Obtain and document patients’ vital signs, recognizing and responding to abnormal vital signs appropriately.
Maintain proper patient records through effective documentation.
Provide health education to the patients and their care-givers.
Deliver high standards of care in collaboration with the rest of the clinical team.
Responsible for the preparation of monthly reports to be submitted to the appropriate departments for further analysis. Display high level of commitment by being adaptable and being able to function in a busy work environment, including rotating to other units at the clinic as required
Maintain confidentiality and impartiality and involve families in the plan of care.
Promote patient/family-centered care to ensure that their needs are met.
Engage and participate in clinical education or in-service training as determined by the Clinical Lead of the facility, Nurse Educator or the Director of Nursing.
Participate in quality improvement projects and other related studies that could improve on the delivery of care to patients.
Administer and record medication to patients in observation ward
Monitor patients appropriately in the observation ward prior to discharge or referral
Perform other duties related to the role, as may be required by the Clinical Lead or Director of Nursing.

Nutrition and Feeding:

Ensure that all patients are receiving the right diet according to age and diagnosis.
Encourage lactating mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding.
Ensure that Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) patients are receiving their supplies according to the protocol.
Ensure that motherless infants are receiving their supplies according to the protocol.
Ensure that all children under five years are screened for malnutrition
Ensure that Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) patients and care-givers are educated on the preparation of local fortified diet.

HIV/TB Clinic:

Promote continuous medical education among other clinical staff.
Conduct pre- and post- diagnosis counseling for patients, as well as education on adherence to treatment.
Perform any other duties related to role as assigned by the department lead or Clinical Lead of the facility.

Ensures that all emergency cases are prioritized and seen appropriately regardless of the time of the day.
Be willing to work or rotate to other department as determined by your supervisor or Clinical Lead.

NCD Clinic:

Provide NCD care in the NCD clinic (Diabetic Management, Management of High Blood Pressure, etc.);
Ensure proper follow-up care for patients scheduled to return to the clinic.
Organization of the NCD clinic to ensure that it operates efficiently.
Rotate to other departments as the need arises.

Current and valid clinical license, (SECHN Certificate and License).
Clinical experience in Maternal and Child Health, HIV/TB, NCD and General Nursing preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, must be able to take initiative and problem-solve, and must be flexible.
Ability to work well with a team, be dependable, and hard-working.
Ability to be adaptable and function well in a busy work environment, including rotating to other units as required.
Commitment to social justice and human rights.
Demonstrated understanding and respect for PIH’s mission and values.

Must NOT hold dual employment from private or national consolidated funds.

6.) PHU SECHN Triage Nurse (x3)

Job title: PHU SECHN Triage Nurse X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Director of Nursing and Primary Care Manager

Line Management: Yes

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Position OverviewTriage nurses are the frontline medical professionals who see patients as they enter the clinic. They screen each patient to determine their level of urgency, and then direct them to the appropriate area for treatment. Triage nurses must be able to quickly assess a patient’s condition and make decisions about how best to treat them.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Triage patients presenting to the clinic based on their level of acuity;
Ensures that patients presenting to the clinic are managed appropriately including identifying those who need transfer to a higher level of care.
Obtain and document patients’ vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, Blood Pressure, oxygen saturation etc). recognizing and responding to abnormal vital signs appropriately.
Maintain proper patient records through effective documentation.
Provide health education to the patients and their care-givers.
Deliver high standards of care in collaboration with the rest of the clinical team.
Maintain confidentiality and impartiality and involve families in the plan of care.
Promote patient/family-centered care to ensure that their needs are met.
Engage and participate in clinical education or in-service training as determined by the PHU mentors, Nurse Educator or the Director of Nursing.
Participate in quality improvement projects and other related studies that could improve on the delivery of care to patients.
Administer and record medication to patients in observation ward as required.
Monitor patients appropriately in the observation ward prior to discharge or referral as required.
Interviewing patients to obtain information about their condition and their medical history
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and must be able to take initiative and problem-solve, and must perform other duties related to the role, as may be required by the Clinical Manager or Director of Nursing.
Ensure that all children under five years are screened for malnutrition
Ensure that Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) patients and care-givers are educated on the preparation of local diet.
Ensures that all emergency cases are prioritized and seen appropriately regardless of the time of the day.
Be willing to work or rotate to other department as determined by your supervisor or Clinical Lead.
Rotate to other departments as the need arises.

Current and valid clinical license, (SECHN Certificate and License).
Clinical experience in Maternal and Child Health, ETAT and General Nursing preferred.
At least 2 year working experience in a similar role or practicing as a nurse.
Ability to work well with a team, be dependable, and hard-working.
Ability to be adaptable and function well in a busy work environment, including rotating to other units as required.
Commitment to social justice and human rights.
Demonstrated understanding and respect for PIH’s mission and values.

Must NOT hold dual employment from private or national consolidated funds.

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Status: Open No of vacancies: 17 Job type: Full Time Salary: Negotiable Publish date: 15 Nov 2022

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