Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Medical Liaison Officer 2.) Laboratory Technician
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Medical Liaison Officer
MSF BELGIUM VACANCY
(Internal/ External)
MEDICAL LIAISON OFFICER
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
Job Details:
Title of position: MEDICAL LIAISON OFFICER
Status of position: Full Time
Number of positions: 1
Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital
Salary: Based on the organization scale
Main responsibilities of the position:
Perform a combination of administrative and clerical tasks that helps maintain organization and keep the facility running efficiently. Coordinate and organize the referral activity in the project within the healthcare setting; work alongside other medical staff under the supervision of the medical referent; establish good relationships with the support and referral facility. Support the referral team, according to MSF protocols, medical standards, rules of hygiene and the standard precautions in order to deliver quality medical care to patients and their communities as well as to improve the health conditions of the targeted population.
Accountabilities:
Collaborate with MAM Hospital and MAM outreach in safeguarding medical ethics and the quality of medical referral (i.e. relevance, effectiveness, safety, accessibility as well as “best practices “in MSF MC Hanga hospital or MSF supported facility.
Establishing and supporting in the development, monitoring and evaluation of the referral strategy in the project, from in and out activity in the hospital; this includes monitoring, verifying and evaluating existing data collection and hospital records systems in close collaboration with the referral team.
Supporting the data team on data collection procedures, EPI surveillance and furnishing reports for referral activity in a timely manner
Coordinating daily office activities, arranging medical meetings and checking hospital daily census, with support from the deputy-PMR or PMR.
In close collaboration with the medical team managers and the PMR, review and support the implementation of medical related protocols, procedures and standards in respect with MSF standard policies and guidelines
Supervise referrals from MSF Hanga hospital to outside health facilities and keep overview on patient discharges from referral hospital
Register and follow up Referrals. Both coming in and out. Keep the patients’ referral database updated at Kenema level and shares with the PMR on regular basis
Updating the referral process in a regular basis, in collaboration with the PMR, Head Nurse and Medical activity managers
Ensure contra-referral forms are included in the documentation of all referral cases
Support outreach team in referrals from MSF supported PHUs to either KGH, or to MSF Hanga Hospital
Participate in the assessment of health facilities in Kenema or Bo districts for the beneficiaries, in collaboration with the PMR.
Establish and maintain professional contacts with relevant authorities, depending on the context and the needs of the project; provides relevant medical context information to the PMR/Med Co
Required Criteria
Education: Paramedical or equivalent in a related allied health
Experience: Essential: 2 years experience working in a medical or healthcare setting; Asset: MSF experience an asset
Essential, good understanding of the functioning of the different Government bodies and NGO community
Medical Liaison officer are required to have some background and skill proficiency in the following areas:
Proficiency in administrative tasks
Excellent interpersonal & Communication skills (written and spoken)
Ability to communicate effectively with the medical team and Ministry of health staff
Familiarity with MSF digital record systems
Experience in emergency preparedness and planning experience is an asset
Languages: English, Krio, Mende
Application Details:
Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labour card, copy of work certificates from previous employment. no original documents to be submitted
Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office in Freetown or to msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org
Application deadline: May 12, 2024 – no late applications will be accepted
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.
Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.
Please indicateMEDICAL LIAISON OFFICER on the envelope or in the subject line of your email.
MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process
2.) Laboratory Technician
MSF BELGIUM VACANCY
(Internal/ External)
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
Job Details:
Title of position: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Status of position: Full Time
Number of positions: 1
Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital
Salary: Based on the organization scale
Main responsibilities of the position:
Perform clinical laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.
Accountabilities:
According to medical prescription, preparing and performing clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following MSF protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:
Taking blood, vaginal and urethral samples.
Centrifuging blood and urine samples.
Performing laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to context of the mission).
Ensuring proper reporting and registration of the sample results in order to keep a written track of activity and give information to the relevant persons, ensuring confidentiality.
Taking care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:
Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
Applying hygiene and safety protocols, doing daily cleaning /maintenance, sterilization, washing general glassware after procedures are done.
Ensuring proper sample waste disposal according to MSF protocols and highest safety standards.
Supplying orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.
Keeping organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.
Reporting all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment or medicines.
Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols.
Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device.
Experience: Essential: Minimum 1 year working experience
Languages: English, Krio, Mende
Application Details:
Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labour card, copy of work certificates from previous employment. no original documents to be submitted
Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office in Freetown or to msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org
Application deadline: May 12, 2024 – no late applications will be accepted
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.
Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.
Please indicateLABORATORY TECHNICIAN on the envelope or in the subject line of your email.
MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process
MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST- SIERRA LEONE
COUNTRY PROGRAM:
Sierra Leone
REPORTS TO:
Operations Manager, Mano River Program
LOCATION:
Freetown
HI is seeking for a qualified individual to fill the above-mentioned National Position.
WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
PLEASE NOTE:
Handicap International has clear institutional policies on “Child Protection”, “Anti-fraud, Bribery and
Corruption”, “Disability, Gender and Age” and “Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment”. It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code of Conduct.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND :
Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an International NGO which has been working closely with the Government of Sierra Leone, international and national partners in the country since 1996, supporting vulnerable groups and people with disability. Program areas include capacity building in rehabilitation, advocacy and rights, mother and child health, economic empowerment, mental health, protection, and inclusive education. HI is currently implementing three different projects for the promotion of mental health, inclusive economy and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
The Touching Minds, Raising Dignity (TMRD) project goal is to improve on the community-based prevention and response strategies, leading to an improvement in the quality of life and wellbeing/positive mental health of people suffering from psychosocial distress and/or living with psychosocial disabilities. This project is being implemented in a slum community (Susan’s Bay) around Connaught Hospital and Looking Town around the Kissy psychiatric and Teaching Hospital. The project works in partnership with Community Association for Psychosocial Services (CAPS), Service User’s and Family Members Association (SUFMA) and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS).
The MHPSS Technical Specialist will be working with the Touching Minds, Raising Dignity project, which has been in implemention in Sierra Leone since 2018 and is now in its second four years phase (2022 to 2023).
The MHPSS Technical Specialist will not be involved in any team management role. He/she will be in charge of ensuring that the project activities meet technical standards.
Line Manager: Operations Manager, Mano River Program
Functional Links: TMRD Project Manager, TMRD Project Officer; TMRD Income Generating Activity (IGA) Officer, Mano River Finance, Logistics and HR Managers. M&E Officer, Regional MEAL Manager, TMRD Chief of Party
Main internal interfaces
Country Director
Operation Manager
TMRD Project Manager
TMRD IGA officers
Mano River M&E Officer
TMRD Regional M+E Manager
TMRD Chief of Party
Finance, Logistics and HR managers
Main external interfaces
CAPS team
MoHS/Directorate of NCD&MH staff
Member of the national mental health steering committee.
Members of the TMRD project country level steering committee.
Visitors/external evaluators
Missions / responsibilities
The MHPSS Technical Specialist will be responsible for all the missions/responsibilities mentioned in the Standard Function for Technical Specialist.
Specifically, S/he will:
Provide technical support and capacity building for HI TMRD project staff and two implementing partners (CAPS and SUFMA).
Attend the National Mental Health Steering Committee meeting led by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and participate in actions (review of policies, strategies related to the committee.
Organize regular field visits to carry out technical supervision on activities implemented by CAPS.
Contribute to HI’s MHPSS advocacy efforts in Sierra Leone, by offering technical support to Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)/Service Users.
General mission:
The Field Technical Specialist contributes within the country where he/she is based to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the country, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes.
MISSIONS
Expertise:
Contributes to the regional strategies in line with the global strategies.
Provides sectorial technical input to the StratOps of the Programmes within his/her scope and in his/her sector, in line with the global StraTech and ensures relevant follow-up.
Ensures technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards in his/her sectorial scope.
Provides adequate technical guidance and support to Project Managers when relevant (adapt standards to PM’s tools, contribute to proposal writing and reporting) in line with strategies, standards, and mandatory transversal approaches.
Ensures adequate support to multi-sector responses within projects, in line with the other specialists.
Ensures a local sectorial watch, best practices to adopt within his/her sectorial scope.
Contributes to recruitment and briefing when relevant.
Identify needs for skills development.
Participate in the development of training guides and materials.
Ensuring the technical relevance and evaluation of HI’s interventions in its sector in accordance with Humanity & Inclusion’s procedures
Participating in the development and adaptation of tools and intervention methodology
Ensuring that the tools and technical support are properly understood and appropriated by HI teams and external stakeholders.
Ensure the technical supervision of the teams and draw up recommendations and issue warnings where necessary.
To take part in the technical evaluation of activities in meetings and in situ (in this case to draw up monitoring reports) and to propose changes of direction or areas for improvement.
Contributing to the planning and reporting of activities carried out.
Participate in the planning of activities, ensuring technical consistency.
Contribute to the drafting of internal reports on the activities carried out.
Contribute to the preparation of external reports for donors.
Contribute to the project capitalization process.
Working with the MEAL department to set up a standard capitalization process.
Identify good practice (or promising practice) within projects.
Contribute to the dissemination of project good practice and to the adaptation and appropriation of these lessons learned by the project teams.
Participate in the drafting of capitalization reports.
Ensure the transformation of practices resulting from the capitalization process and its follow-up.
Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects in the region when relevant, in his/her sectorial scope.
Suggest and steer technical innovation projects.
Identify the priorities of Research and Studies and steer R&S.
Contributes to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation.
Contribute to the global animation of the professional channels under his sectorial scope coming from the Technical Divisions (community of practice…)
Animate a local talent pool in his sectorial scope (carry out technical interviews of candidates and produce recommendations, identify needs regarding trainings)
Influence
Contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in his sectorial scope.
Represent the technical expertise of HI throughout the local relevant networks.
Contribute to advocacy on specific themes in line with global advocacy priorities.
Contribute to communication messages locally in line with global communication priorities.
Business development :
Ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region under his sectorial scope.
Contributes to the context analysis in his sectorial scope.
Contributes to the design and writing of new projects in the region and when asked in other countries within the Geographic Division
Identify & transform major opportunities in the region under his scope.
Contributes to the conception of major projects (multiple countries, one theme) or of new projects in the region.
Identify & develop local partnerships and/or consortium with NGOs, Institutions, Companies on technical priorities or important topics in the region under his sectorial scope.
Other skills /Qualification & Experiences
Essential
Qualification (s):
Advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in mental health clinical psychology from a recognized university or academic institute
Experience
At least 4 years of experience in the field of community or human rights based mental health and psychosocial support.
Experience in clinical supervision.
Experience in training and technical monitoring/supervising in the field of MHPSS with NGOs, in emergency and post crisis contexts.
Knowledge of MHPSS framework and references
Experience in analysis (donor environment, geopolitics) and ethical positioning.
Experience in partnership mobilization.
Experience in advocacy and liaison with national governments and stakeholders.
Preferable
Experience in the field of protection and/or disability inclusion is an asset.
Skills
Excellent communication and writing capacities in English.
Synthetic and analytic thinking
Pedagogical skills
Team motivation skills
Strategic thinking skills
Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferable
Strong analytical skills (needs to understand systems of services’ functioning, needs of partners in terms of capacity building, etc.)
Personal qualities: Excellent communication skills and diplomacy
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Flexibility
Strong attention to details
Good capacity to coordinate and consult with others.
Good organizational skills
Practical, dynamic and solution oriented
Open to cultural difference.
Salary: As per HI salary scale for National Staff & candidate’s experience
Probation Period: 3 months
Duration of Contract: One (01) year with possibility of renewal based on performance and funding
availability.
All interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters only, with attachments bearing your full name;example: John Doe – CV (for your CV) and John Doe – Cover Letter (for your cover letter) with the subject of the position applied for by email only to: recruitment@sierraleone.hi.org
Job Title: Health Specialist (EMTCT and Paediatric HIV)
Health Specialist (EMTCT and Paediatric HIV), Freetown, Sierra Leone, #00006587 – For Sierra Leonean nationals only
Job no: 569863
Position type: Fixed Term Appointment
Location: Sierra Leone
Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal
School/Unit: Sierra Leone
Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Categories: Health, HIV/AIDS, Health and Nutrition
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, health
Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here
How can you make a difference?
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Support to programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. eKyRHvA BIpnb
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Please access the full job description here: Health Specialist NOC, FT – EMTCT and Paediatric HIV.pdf
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Sierra Leonean women are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Feb 21 2024 Greenwich Standard Time
Application close: Apr 30 2024 Greenwich Standard Time
GIZ Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Health Advisor 2.) Driver
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Health Advisor
JOB DESCRIPTION
Health Advisor (m/f) for the project “Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention” with a focus on Human Resources for Health in Freetown
Project
Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (Health Project)
PN: 2021.2292.9-00.100
Organizational Unit
1100, West Africa
Duration of Contract
15.02.2024 to 31.12.2024 with possibility of prolongation
Salary Band 4T
We are seeking for a highly skilled and experienced Health Advisor to join our team to provide expert guidance and support to the project “Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention in Sierra Leone III” in the field of human resources for health, focus area 1.
The project is commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. It aims to support the Government of Sierra Leone to better align the health system with the gender-specific health needs of the population focusing on the districts Kailahun, Kambia, and Pujehun. To do so it works in 4 focus areas:
Focus area 1 provides technical and process advice to the district health management teams in the respective districts on institutionalised, gender-sensitive surveys of training needs for health personnel (e.g. via iHRIS Train), and on the development of annual gender-responsive training plans at district level, as well as processing of learning experiences for the development of a national training plan and a national rural retention strategy. Additionally, focus area 1 aims to strengthen selected competences of service providers in the health sector in Kailahun, Kambia and Pujehun in a gender-sensitive manner. In line with the needs identified, healthcare providers will be trained in areas of obstetric and neonatal emergency care, digital health, as well as pandemic prevention and One Health. Furthermore, the development of a gender policy, including a policy against sexual harassment in the workplace, will be supported with the involvement of the relevant departments of the Ministry of Health as well as specialists and managers at various levels.
The second focus aims to improve emergency maternal and neonatal care by ensuring staff have necessary skills, guidelines are followed, referral systems are in place, and equipment and infrastructure are available.
The thirst focus area to improve the quality of health facility through the means of integrated supportive supervision visits and the promotion of community participation and transparency in health service planning and management.
Finally, the last focus seeks to strengthen epidemic prevention and response by engaging all One Health actors and ensuring continuous disease surveillance and control.
Responsibilities:
Development and execution of work plans/activities for focus area 1 in in close collaboration with the GIZ Project Director, the project team, Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone, multi-stakeholder partners and other important actors in accordance with GIZ programme outlines
Support the development of concept notes for focus area 1, together with partners, and support the implementation of them
Knowledge and innovation management and dissemination of information to target groups, inclusive of workshops, seminars etc.
Support to results-based monitoring of the project
Reporting about the status-qua of the implementation and other reports required by GIZ
Support to processing of enquiries of the commissioner of the project or other relevant Stakeholders
Preparation and facilitation of presentations as needed
Facilitate logistical arrangements as the need may arise
Tasks:
You will provide technical and process advice to the first focus area in close collaboration with the GIZ Project Director, the project team, selected directorates of the Ministry of Health, the district health management team (DHMTs) in Kailahun, Kambia and Pujehun and other selected partners. This entails technical and process advice
to the district health management teams regarding an institutionalized, gender-sensitive survey of training needs for health personnel, and for the development of annual gender-responsive training plans at district level, as well as processing the learning experiences for the development of a national training plan and a national Rural Retention Strategy.
to strengthen digital competencies of health service providers at national and district level as part of the Sierra Leonean Digital Roadmap.
to the DHMTs on professional group-specific training on women-centred obstetric and neonatal emergency care (EmONC).
to the DHMTs as well as technical and managerial staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment at district level regarding occupational group-specific training on epidemic prevention with a One Health approach and
toward the development and implementation of a gender policy, including the policy against sexual harassment at the workplace for the health sector
Extensive travel to the project regions (Kambia, Kailahun and Pujehun) of up to 70% of the total working time is required.
Qualifications:
University degree (bachelor’s, master’s/doctoral degree or equivalent) in public health, medicine, or nursing/midwifery
Solid knowledge of human resources for health.
Professional Experience:
At least five years’ professional experience in a similar position.
Very good knowledge of health service delivery and human resources for health in Sierra Leone.
Proficient in HRIS (Integrated Human Resource Information System) software
Knowledge of key stakeholders and government institutions in charge of human resources for health.
Experience in working with DHMTs.
Other knowledge/skills:
Excellent management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Experienced in information and communication technologies and computer applications (such as MS Office)
Excellent in English, both orally and in writing
Mode of Application:
Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 30th of April 2024 including:
Cover letter
CV (including work experience and references)
photocopies of certificates
have to be submitted in a sealed envelope to: The HR Officer, GIZ Country Office, 32D Wilkinson Road, Freetown, or to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de
Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
2.) Driver
Job Description
Salary band 1X –
Support
Driver
Reports to:
Senior Finance Manager
Duty Station
Freetown
Project :
Health system strengthening & Epidemic Prevention
Overview
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to work in cooperation with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) together with other partners towards a health system that, including sufficient number of personnel, is better aligned with the needs of the population in selected districts. GIZ is supporting the MoHS in the areas of human resources management, decentralized management of health services (digitalization) as well as Epidemic Prevention with one health approach.
Responsibilities
The driver is responsible for
safely and responsibly performing all official travel using official vehicles
regularly servicing and looking after official vehicles
taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes and locations
running official errands and
assisting with other office work
The driver performs the following tasks:
Tasks
Driving
The driver
provides passenger transport in an official car for office, project or programme staff, official visitors and guests
runs errands for the project or office, e.g. sending letters and messages, paying bills and buying smaller quantities of office supplies
helps with transporting goods
completes the vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards
Service
The driver
cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly
checks oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tyre pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly or every 5,000 km (whichever is first), headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.
is responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance
reports need for service and carries out minor repairs
immediately reports all involvement of the project or office vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss or theft of vehicle fittings
Knowledge management
The driver
uses all available information (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current passable routes and locations, and shares this information with other office drivers
Other duties/additional tasks
The driver
assists other colleagues as needed in the project, programme or office if there is no travel pending, carries out other office work on request
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
secondary school education
holds a valid driver’s licence
Professional experience
at least 1-3 years’ work experience as a driver with references
no major accidents in the past 3 years
Other knowledge, additional competences
discipline and punctuality
resilience and patience
familiarity with city, region or districts
appropriate appearance and attire (possibly uniform, friendly manner with all passengers)
ensures unrestricted availability of vehicles at all times and reports restrictions immediately
willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
Mode of Application
Suitable applicants are kindly asked to submit their complete application (cover letter, curriculum vitae and references) as hardcopy to GIZ GmbH, Human Resources Department, 32D Wilkinson Road, Freetown (near Comium office) or to the email address recruitmentsl@giz.de not later than the 30.04.2024.
World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Public Health Officer 2.) Health Policy Advisor
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Public Health Officer
Closing date: Sunday, 14 April 2024
Public Health Officer
( 2402807 )
Grade : P4
Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 2 Years
Job Posting: Mar 25, 2024, 12:24:16 PM
As part of the agenda to end diseases in the WHO African region, the disease The UHC/CND cluster in the WHO Sierra Leone country office is guided by the regional strategic agenda:“disease burden reduction through using analytics to inform tailored interventions and guide disease control investments”. Objectives pursued by UHC/CNDare to: (i) provide leadership on disease control coordination, partnership and resource mobilization; (ii) contribute to the development of WHO disease control technical products, services and tools including adoption of new technologies and innovations; (iii) support generation and use of strategic information for action and decision making including optimizing investment; and(iv) facilitate country support
Technical assistance in deployment of WHO technical products and institutional capacity building including support to national disease programmes and regulatory authorities
towards improved program governance, improved interventions coverage and improved interventions quality. UHC/CND investments towards these objectives are developed and delivered as guided by two guiding principles: Comprehensive, whole of societyapproaches involving: (a) coherent implementation of triple response
technical response:implementing diseases specific normative guidance, promoting interventionsmixes and deploying medical commodities;health systems response:building capacities of district service delivery systems in disease mapping andstratification, interventions tailoring, and sector/subsector planning; and multi-sectoral response: addressingsocio-economic and environmental determinants of diseases through mobilizingnon-health sectors, communities and stakeholders; (b) disease control partnership of public and private sectors, health and non-healthsectors; and (c) community involvement intargeted high risk communities, focused on managing determinants of diseases,health services demand creation and accountability by local health stewards. People-centered, integrated approachesinvolving: (a) integrated guidance ondisease control for each health service delivery platform, a move away fromstand-alone disease specific guidance; and (b)integrated and efficient disease control investments in strengthening thecapacityof appropriate health services delivery platforms -deploying appropriate technologies and analytics to guide: stratification ofrisks and impact of diseases across population groups, development anddeployment of comprehensive packages of interventions appropriate for eachhealth service delivery platform, and monitoring population access, coverageand impact to leave no one behind.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent is expected to contribute towards Leadership on coordination, partnerships and resource mobilization for disease control, elimination and eradication through:Effective coordination of communicableand non-communicable diseases programmes (EPI, Malaria, TB, Hepatitis,HIV/AIFDS, NTDs, etc.)Facilitating development, review,update, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national strategic plansfor priority diseases in the country; Facilitating effective partnerships,planning, proposal development and national resource mobilization efforts that promote delivery of disease control, elimination and eradication services; Strengthening mechanisms forcollaboration and capacity building of national public health institutes.Supporting capacity building andmentoring of staff in the clusterAdoption and adaptation and monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of disease control, elimination and eradication technical products, services, and tools through;Facilitating development, review, update and monitor use of tools and guidelines in line with WHO global and regional policy guidelines, norms, standards and tools; Supporting integration of diseases control, elimination and eradication initiatives into national health sector policies, strategies, plans and primary health service packages to promote universal coverage of the three diseasesFacilitating implementation of CND programme activities in the community in coordination and collaboration with the MOHS, achieving results such as: Close follow up with the Ministry of health and other partners on the proper and timely implementation of the programme activities, including the administrative procedures; visiting the communities and sites where target population are residing and reporting on the findings; attending field health coordination meetings; and preparation of regular sit-reps on health condition of target populations.Supporting health emergency preparedness and response including: providing technical assistance in preparedness, response and recovery to emergencies and disasters with focus on refugees’ crisis; providing facilitation to the team in the implementation of the activities planned for Crisis Response; and ensuring continuity of essential services during emergencies, recovery and beyond.Generation of analytics-driven strategic information for disease control, elimination and eradication agenda setting and interventions through; Facilitating generation of evidence for improving the impact of interventions of disease control, elimination and eradication including investments in surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, operational research and documentation of best practices. Ensuring collection and compilation of data on various target populations, including analysis and interpretation ofdata; Facilitating management of information systems and timely dissemination of WHO updated information (e.g. reports and website) on a regular and prompt basis;Coordinating design and maintenance of databases of indicators relating to public health activities in the country office; Facilitating development of a research agenda for ending diseases in the country;Other related tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Postgraduate degree in epidemiology, public health or communicable disease control.Desirable: Post graduate training or qualification in public health and/or training in strategic planning.
Experience
Essential: At least 7years of experience in communicable diseases control, elimination and/oreradication at national or subnational level in developing countries. Practical experience in programme review and strategic plan development.Desirable: At least 5years international experience in working with UN and/or international NGOs,bilateral and multilateral agencies; Familiarity with the Policies &Procedures of global health initiatives like Global Fund, GAVI and other multilateral and bilateral disease initiatives; Planning and programme management;Humanitarian settings experience
Skills
Extensive knowledge and experience in disease control, elimination and/or eradication; prevention and control programme management and implementation at country level; knowledgeand working in humanitarian settings; Knowledge of health systems management and strategic planning at national level; Ability to develop and facilitate the development of disease management guidelines and effectively monitor progressin use of guidelines. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to cooperate and negotiate with technical and funding agencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff. Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills, ability to write strategically and speak clearly.WHO Competencies
TeamworkRespecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3293 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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2.) Health Policy Advisor
Closing date: Tuesday, 9 April 2024
Health Policy Advisor
( 2402896 )
Grade : No grade
Contractual Arrangement : Special Services Agreement (SSA)
To provide ongoing Technical Support to MOH for policy, implementation, monitoring and reporting on Universal Health Coverage including comprehensive SRH services.
Background
Sierra Leone has some of the world’s highest maternal mortality ratio (443/100,000 live births), child deaths (105/1,000 live births) and stillbirth (23/1,000 live births) rates. Infant and neonatal mortality stand at a rate of 75 and 31 per 1000 live births respectively. Maternal deaths accounts for 23% percent of all deaths among women aged 15-49. Despite these figures, Sierra Leone’s coverage indicators are fairly comparable with many sub-Saharan African countries including neighbouring countries within west African subregion. A key priority of the Ministry of Health is to improve quality of care and ensure a client-centred life-stage approach to the delivery of essential health services package for better health outcomes for all the people in the country. Central to this will be the formulation and elaboration of evidence-informed policies, guidelines, protocols, and standards of care.
Deliverables:
PHC service delivery model redesigned.
Support bottleneck analysis on the existing healthcare delivery system in line with UHC, EHSP and SRHR
Facilitate policy dialogue with relevant stakeholders on health care delivery system redesign for advancing UHC
Support relevant directorates/programmes to review/develop new policies, strategies and plans to improve quality of care along the client-centred life-stages approach.
Facilitate the revision/update of health care infrastructure norms and standards in line with the MOH policy direction
2. Person centred life stage framework for service delivery integrated in the health care delivery system delivered at health care delivery system
Facilitate mainstreaming of the framework across programs and directorate in their routine planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting
Support assessment on the existing FHCI progress and challenges with respect to SRHR and support development of free health care policy and incorporation of SRHR commodities in FHCI
Support landscaping analysis on governance, mandate, duties, and responsibilities of DHMTs to and recommend to the MOH any necessary adjustments to align to changing needs and drive UHC agenda
Facilitate regular/periodic meetings of the Minister of Health, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Parliamentarians, Health Development Partners, and other key stakeholders on UHC
Perform any other related duties as might be assigned supervisors
3. Health Systems Strengthening
Guide the reform process for key Directorates in the Ministry, fostering efficient hospital management.
Act as a facilitator for overseeing and coordinating hospital development projects. eIJqQoi C0zk14
Facilitate initiatives to improve and modernize laboratory services.
Support the implementation of the National Eye Health Programme.
Facilitate collaboration with academic institutions for postgraduate medical training.
4. Reproductive, Child, NCDs, and Mental Health:
Aid in the implementation of Reproductive and Child Health programs.
Facilitate strategies and initiatives in cancer prevention, mental health, and rehabilitation.
5. Specialized Agencies Collaboration:
Act as a facilitator in fostering collaboration between health institutions and agencies.
Facilitate initiatives related to climate change and health.
Facilitate collaboration with medical and dental associations, councils, and emergency services.
Submit monthly reports on activities/tasks accomplished pertaining to the roles and responsibilities.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
1.Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Education
Essential: Advanced level university degree in Public Health, Medicine, or any other related area of study.
Desirable: Additional specialization in Public Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Health Economics, Health Policy, and Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights, Management or any other relevant area
Work experience.
Essential : At least 7 years’ experience in health policy and health care reform
Background in medicine, public health or related areas
Demonstrable understanding of the development and content of UHC and SRHR polices and guidelines
Experience in advocacy, diplomacy and public relations
Experience in resource mobilization
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Desirable: Skills/Knowledge:
Functional Skills and Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.).
Capacity-building through multiple methods, including training, mentoring and example setting.
Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):
Essential: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
A health systems, health policy, health planning and management, health financing, health economics or relevant social science from a recognized university
2.Purpose of consultancy :
Provide technical support to the Government in scaling up the capacity of the Ministry of Health, at all levels, to address the health systems priorities as pertains to health systems strengthening for service delivery, healthcare financing, partnerships, and human resources for health in Sierra Leone.
3.Background
World Health Organization’s Triple Billion targets are an ambitious initiative to promote, provide and protect the health of billions of people in consonance with the SDGs: Strong, resilient, sustainable health systems are integral to delivering the triple goals of One billion more people benefit from universal health coverage; one billion more people are better protected from health emergencies, and One billion more people are enjoying better health and wellbeing.
The Universal Health Life Course (ULC) Cluster of the WHO country office continues to support the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone in its desire to implement activities leading to UHC. Sierra Leone has developed UHC Roadmap which was reflected in its National Health Policy and its National Health Sector Strategic Plan and other sector strategic documents. ULC Cluster contributes to taking forward the vision of, and the thematic priorities in the national strategic document leading to the attainment of UHC. WHO supports MOH with high quality advice and technical assistance on health financing, health workforce, medical products, quality and safety, law and governance, partnerships and coordination, women and children, and health services including primary health care so that they can build resilient, responsive and sustainable health systems.
4.Deliverables:
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative, and supervision by the ULC Cluster Coordinator and Health Systems and Services (HSS) Team Lead, the incumbent will carry out the following duties: Provide support to the ULC Coordinator and HSS Team Lead in advising the Government in developing evidence-informed policy options that aim to achieve universal health coverage, primary health care, financing, human resource capacity, equitable access to and quality of services, and the information and evidence- based;
Assist the ULC Coordinator in building government technical capacity to ensure integrated service delivery as related to public health and disease programmes in order to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) and the sustainable development goals (SDGs);
Assist the ULC Coordinator in supporting sectoral partnerships for comprehensive planning, analysis and effective policy dialogue through support to country planning processes, sector reform and other means of sector-wide coordination;
Support the coordination and advocacy for health systems issues on UHC and health-related SDGs with UN agencies, donors and other development partners in the country, including WHO inputs to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and its implementation, and promote the development and implementation of UN joint programmes;
Work with the ULC Cluster in developing and effectively implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and WHO programme budget and liaise with other teams within the WHO Country Office to ensure effective cross-team working on issues of joint priority;
Collaborate with the WHO Regional Office for Africa and Headquarters and support global and regional initiatives through joint planning and missions with a specific focus on the development and implementation of health systems priorities including to contribute to the Organization’s vision of having 1 billion more people with essential health services coverage; 1 billion more people made safer; and 1 billion lives improved, and
Any other duties assigned.
5.Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Education
Essential: Postgraduate degree (master’s equivalent) in public health particularly on health systems, health policy, health planning and management, health financing, health economics or relevant social science from a recognized university.
Desirable: Training in public policy, development studies, health service development, health financing, health policy and management, programme evaluation.
Work experience
Essential : Essential: Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in health systems, health policy and planning development or public health programme management and coordination with relevant experience in a resource limited settings.
Desirable: Experience from a national level organization or other international organization or bilateral development partner or nongovernmental organizations. Working knowledge of WHO system or another UN agency in relevant areas is an added advantage.
Skills/Knowledge:
Functional Skills and Knowledge: Health planning at operational, subnational, and national levels, with political and technical elements;
Capacity-building through multiple methods, including training, mentoring and example setting;
Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
Desirable: Working knowledge of French or another WHO official language would be an asset.
6.Location:
c/o World Health Organization, Sierra Leone, 21 A&B Riverside Drive, off King Harman Road
P.O. Box 529 Brookfields, Freetown, Sierra Leone
7.Travel
The candidate will travel to area of work in Sierra Leone.
8.Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):
The duration of this position is up to 31st December 2024. Remuneration will be at applicable fees as per the World Health Organization scale.
General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone
GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1998, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban faecal sludge management, Resilience of the blue Economy Sierra Leone, Climate Resilience Grant and promoting social inclusion, empowerment and decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area, Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Charity Water, Community Foundation Ireland, and Fareo Islands.
SCOPE OF WORK:
GOAL, in collaboration with Kenema//Kambia DHMT piloted decentralized clinical mentorship using the current MOHS structure, using chiefdom supervisors and midwives to provide mentorship in CHPs and MCHPs. This is contributing to the programme Government of Sierra Leone’s effort (GoSL) to improve the quality, availability, and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health services. There is also a focus on improving the quality of data especially at the PHU level.
GOAL is recruiting for one Clinical Mentor Supervisor (CMS) for the Irish Aid Clinical mentorship pilot in Western Area, Urban (Freetown). The CMS will be responsible for ensuring that core components of the clinical mentorship by Clinical mentors and midwives are followed, document any adaptation to the original concept and act as the main focal point at the district level.
This position is needed urgently so applications will be processed as they are received.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :
With support from the HPM, work with the DHMT to support the clinical mentorship pilot providing direct mentorship and on-the-job training to the district supervisors and midwives in 18 PHUs in Freetown, Western Area Urban.
Provide direct support in collecting, collating and of all monitoring data related to the clinical mentorship pilot.
Provide support to troubleshoot mentees on the mentorship topics.
Link with the community facilitators to provide feedback loop to the communities about improvement of healthcare workers’ competencies in collaboration with the DHMT.
Support the DHMT and facility staff on meaningful supportive supervision under the guidance from the health programme manager.
Carry out regular spot checks to PHUs to see how the mentors are delivering the mentorship package.
Contribute to the monthly PHU-in charges meetings and feedback perspectives and analysis of health data from targeted facilities.
Support and contribute to the regular on-going monitoring of the clinical mentorship and documentation to prove the concept of the clinical mentorship.
Ensure that regular updates on the progress of the mentorship pilot is shared with the DHMT and senior GOAL team.
Ensure that senior members of the DHMT and especially those chosen to lead on this are aware of what is going on with regards the mentorship
Document learning and share with senior GOAL health team colleagues.
Submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the HPM.
DURATION
March to December 2024, with possibility of extension based on performance.
REQUIREMENTS:
To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements.
Female CHO/Midwife
Undertaken the Newborn and Mother Health (NMH) training.
At least 5 years’ experience of working in a clinical setting.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise others.
Experience in providing clinical mentorship/trainings in Sierra Leone, including on RMNCAH-related areas is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems.
Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.
GOAL and GOAL workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in GOAL code of conduct. The staff must also adhere to the following GOAL Policies: Child Protection Anti- fraud, Anti- bribery, Conflict of interest, Protection against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and whistle blowing policies.
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Accountability within GOAL
Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.
If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic health team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 6th March, 2024, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”
Masanga Hospital is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Chief Administrative Officer 2.) Medical Superintendent
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) (Fulltime)
Work location:
Masanga Hospital, Tonkolili District
Qualification:
Masters degree or higher in Business / Public Administration, Health Care Management/Health Economics/Public Health other relevant field
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of leadership and management experience, preferably in a Health Care or NGO context. Minimum of 7 years working experience in health sector
Type of contract:
Fulltime contract after probation period initially for 1 year with options to extend
Language requirement:
English , Krio (desirable)
Preference:
Strong preference for Sierra Leonean candidate, but other (international) candidates may also apply.
Application deadline:
5 March 2024
Introduction Masanga Hospital
Masanga Hospital is a 150-bed hospital. Our catchment area is widespread about 440.000 people are dependent on Masanga Hospital for their health care. Masanga has gained a well-known reputation in Sierra Leone healthcare system. Masanga hospital comprises 3 pillars: Clinical care, Education and Research. Masanga Hospital is a tertiary care and teaching facility receiving nationwide referrals. We
are partner with the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex (USLTHC). As a teaching hospital we offer 5 different high-quality education programs. Our students work in almost all
government hospitals across the country. The Masanga Medical Research Unit (MMRU) is the
research component of the hospital. It aims to conduct high quality research focused to improve the quality of care in the low resource setting and offering career opportunities for ambitious Sierra
Leonean junior researchers in the medical field.
An important priority for Masanga Hospital is the transition towards a fully functional government hospital with support from (international) partners in specific areas before July 2026. This transition is necessary for the hospital to continue providing essential and more complex health services for the people of Sierra Leone and continue helping to strengthen the Sierra Leonean health system through human capacity building and research.
Job description
As Chief Administrative Officer you will together with the Medical Superintendent form the
leadership of the Hospital Management and be jointly responsible for the daily hospital operations. As the administrative head of the hospital, you will be the first responsible for executing the
transition plan and the strategic directions from the Interim Management Board. You will be the
central administrator in a complex organogram of different organizational levels and a network of involved partner organizations. Within these roles, you will have the following responsibilities:
Chairperson of the hospital’s Management Team
Overall responsibility for the hospital administration (including HR, finances, logistics and
communication)
Responsible for organizational development and executing change and re-organization
processes.
Serving as a secretary and sparring partner to the Interim Management Board and translating strategic decisions to lower levels in the organization.
Serving as a chairperson to the ‘Harmonisation and Alignment Group’ and being first responsible for ensuring coordination and constructive collaboration between the existing partners
(CapaCare, German Doctors, MMRU, Tonkolili District College of Health Sciences)
Overall responsibility for External Relations of the hospital (including lobbying, advocating, and maintaining and establishing partnerships)
Leading officer in the hospital’s fundraising and grant writing activities
Tasks (not limited):
Daily management in the hospital in close collaboration with the Medical Superintendent;
Organising and preparing weekly meetings with the Hospital Management and bi-weekly
meetings with the ‘Harmonization and Alignment Group’;
Communication with the Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders in order to achieve the hospital transition and strategic goals as determined by the Interim Management Board;
Preparing budgets in collaboration with the finance manager;
Ensuring periodical reporting to the Interim Management Board, partners and donors;
In collaboration with HR-manager responsible for Performance Management of hospital staff; • Chairperson of the hospital’s weekly general staff meetings;
Required skills and competencies (in addition to the above listed requirements)
Strong leadership and management;
Strategic thinking and planning;
Structured and organized in working and doing;
Motivator and able build management skills in others;
Networking and communication;
Managing organizational development/change
Consensus-building and negotiation skills
Reliable and trustworthy, strong and outspoken against corruption in any form
Applications:
Send your motivation letter and CV + qualifications (scan of diploma’s and degrees) + references
including contacts to Medicalofficer@masanga.dk
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2.) Medical Superintendent
Medical Superintendent (Fulltime)
Work location:
Masanga hospital, Tonkolili District
Qualification:
Medical Doctor with Global Health and Tropical Medicine background or comparable education and experience
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience as Medical Doctor, preferably also experience in medical management and in a low-resource setting
Type of contract:
Fulltime contract after probation period initially for 1 year with options to extend
Language requirement:
English
Preference:
Strong preference for Sierra Leonean candidate, but other (international)candidates may also apply.
Application deadline:
5 March 2024
Introduction Masanga Hospital
Masanga Hospital is a 150-bed hospital. Our catchment area is widespread about 440.000 people are dependent on Masanga Hospital for their health care. Masanga has gained a well-known reputation in Sierra Leone healthcare system. Masanga hospital comprises 3 pillars: Clinical care, Education and Research. Masanga Hospital is a tertiary care and teaching facility receiving nationwide referrals. We
are partner with the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex (USLTHC). As a teaching hospital we offer 5 different high-quality education programs. Our students work in almost all
government hospitals across the country. The Masanga Medical Research Unit (MMRU) is the
research component of the hospital. It aims to conduct high quality research focused to improve the quality of care in the low resource setting and offering career opportunities for ambitious Sierra
Leonean junior researchers in the medical field.
An important priority for Masanga Hospital is the transition towards a fully functional government hospital with support from (international) partners in specific areas before July 2026. This transition is necessary for the hospital to continue providing essential and more complex health services for the people of Sierra Leone and continue helping to strengthen the Sierra Leonean health system through human capacity building and research.
Job description
As Medical Superintendent you will together with the Chief Administrative Officer form the
leadership of the Hospital Management and be jointly responsible for the daily hospital operations. As the medical head of the hospital you are responsible for all clinical and medical activities in the hospital. With being the highest medical authority in the hospital you will be an important advisor and sparring partner towards the Interim Management Board and other partners regarding the
medical sides of the hospital’s transition and strategic direction. Within these roles, you will have the following responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for the hospital’s quality of care (including level of clinical staff, availability of medication and medical supplies)
Responsible for implementing the medical aspects of the transition plan and strategic direction;
Ensuring that the implementation transition plan, the strategic directions and other high-level decisions are executed in accordance with the principles of good care;
Responsible for coordination with the Ministry of Health in ensuring that all medical activities are aligned and in accordance with Government requirements, policies and strategic plans;
Responsible for alignment with and between partner organisations about all training related
activities in the hospital;
Responsible, in close collaboration with the director of the MMRU, for all research activities in Masanga Hospital;
Serve as an technical advisor and deputy secretary to the Interim Management Board
Tasks (not limited):
Medical:
In charge of the senior supervising group, part of the on-call schedule;
Perform clinical work in operation theatre and on wards minimal on weekly basis;
Teaching on the job of all different students in Masanga;
Management and ordering of biomedical devices.
Management:
Daily management of medical activities and projects;
In charge of quality of care improvement programs;
In charge of overall hospital statistics
In charge (international) of ordering process of medication and consumables
Overview and contact with all different partners and projects that work/implement in the
hospital only in regard to medical issues (Capacare, German Doctors, MMRU, College)
Technical representation of the hospital in meetings and communication with government:
With MOH on strategic level, facilitate hospital transition as government hospital (in strong
collaboration with Chief Administrative Officer)
With the DHMT Tonkolili on strategic/collaborative level;
With various government programs (Malaria, TB, HIV, Blood Bank etc) on strategic level
Deputy chair of the Masanga Medical Research Unit (close collaboration with Director MMRU). Involved setup and execute all existing and new research in MMRU.
Technical lead and advisor in the hospital’s grant proposals
Requirements: (in addition to the above listed requirements)
Capable of performing general surgeries and OBGYN surgeries in independently;
Trained and comfortable to work independently in surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, and internal medicine;
Able to supervise at least 2 out of 4 of the above medical fields. Preference to obstetrics and
surgery.
Skills and competencies
Teaching and supervising
Leadership;
Motivator and able to activate management skills in others;
Communicator and networker;
Dealing with big and small scale problems;
Reliable and trustworthy, strong and outspoken against corruption in any form
Applications
Send your motivation letter and CV + qualifications (scan of diploma’s and degrees) + references
World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting to fill the followingpositions:
1.) Epidemiologist 2.) Pharmacy Officer
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Epidemiologist
Epidemiologist–(2401343)
Grade:P3
Contractual Arrangement:Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days):1 YEAR
Job Posting
:Feb 13, 2024, 5:21:45 PM
Closing Date
:Mar 5, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
:Sierra Leone-Freetown
Organization
:AF_SLE Sierra Leone
Schedule
:Full-time
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The objective is to enhance the ability of all levels of the health system to detect and respond to diseases and hazards that cause high levels of death, illness and disability by providing timely and reliable information for taking action. This will subsequently lead to the reduction of the health consequences of serious public health emergenciesAs lead agency in the area of health, WHO works closely with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, other UN agencies and partners to improve the health outcomes for the people of Sierra Leone. The country has a number of pressing health challenges, including high rates of maternal and child mortality, a severe communicable disease burden, and a rising incidence of non-communicable diseases.The Ebola virus disease outbreak in 2014/15 presented a severe shock for the health system of Sierra Leone. A 24-month recovery phase is coming to an end in 2017 and the health sector is emerging from the emergency to a focus on delivering quality health services to the people. WHO is supporting this transition from Ebola to Health through work in four broad areas of work: (1) reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; (2) public health security and emergencies; (3) communicable and non-communicable diseases; and (4) health systems strengthening.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
i. Provide technical advice to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) and partners, in the development and implementation of strategies and programmes related to the epidemiological needs for public health surveillance and response, within the context of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR).ii. Provide technical support to MOHS in cooperation with technical partners to develop surveillance guidelines, protocols, tools and standard operating procedures (SOP) for detection, verification and response to public health events.iii. Support MOHS to develop appropriate training plans for building the core surveillance, alert and response national capacities in accordance with the requirement for IHR 2005; provide trainings for MOHS staff at national and Sub national levels including Points of entry/cross border.iv. Conduct real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data (multiple sources) on infectious diseases with other team members for epidemic forecasting and detection, use of data for monitoring of trends and Triggers (Alert and Action thresholds) and guide MOHS on data quality improvement as well as methodologies for performing Data Quality Audit (DQA).v. Provide technical support during field investigation, management of public health events as well as strengthening coordination through Public Health Management Committee (PHEMC).vi. Provide technical support to MOHS to carry out vulnerability assessment, risk mapping and development of preparedness / contingency plan.vii. Support strengthening/implementation of e-IDSR and Community Based Surveillance (CBS) for priority diseases, conditions and events.viii. Facilitate the national quarterly surveillance review meeting including the tracking of performance indicators related to the implementation of IDSR and IHR 2005ix. Support MOHS in the production of information products and reports including weekly bulletin, situation reports, and outbreak investigation reports, among others.x. Any other duty assign to by the Head of WHO, HSE Cluster Coordinator and the IDSR Technical Team Lead
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First university degree in Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health or Community Health with substantial training in Epidemiology. Desirable: An advanced university degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or Community Health
Experience
Essential: At least five years related experience at the national and international level in implementation of public health surveillance. Proven experience in implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and International Health Regulations (2005) is a requirement. Desirable: Experience in the areas of outbreak investigation and response for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in developing countries. Previous experience of working with UN Agencies and Ministry of Health (MOH) is an added advantage.
Skills
-Sound knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis, secondary data review, survey designing and implementation, monitoring and evaluation and public health information management.-Proven ability to multi-task across various planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding environment-Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response with particular attention to application of an all hazard approach in the context of the International Health Regulations and the use of descriptive epidemiology and principles of public health in communicable disease surveillance and response.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2853 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
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2.) Pharmacy Officer
Pharmacy Officer – (2400997)
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Six (6) Months
Job Posting
: Feb 14, 2024, 12:27:57 PM
Closing Date
: Feb 28, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Sierra Leone-Freetown
Organization
: AF_SLE Sierra Leone
Schedule
: Full-time
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Background
The World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria collaborate to implement strategic initiatives to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics and strengthen systems for health. The partnership aims to address some persistent challenges that impede progress against the three diseases and protect hard-won gains from new pandemics like COVID-19. WHO and the Global Fund have a long and successful partnership working together to scale up HIV, TB and malaria interventions and strengthen health systems in many countries. Through focused efforts and catalytic investments, this collaboration has contributed to significantly reduce the disease burdens of HIV, TB and malaria worldwide, saving millions of lives since 2002.
“The COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever, reinforces the need to strengthen partnership to achieve shared goals of ending the epidemics. “The partnership supports countries to develop more effective responses to the HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics and build the resilient health systems they need to reach the most vulnerable.”
“Together, WHO and the Global Fund have proven to be a powerful force that builds on strong in-country support and regional presence, technical leadership, and financial resources to strengthen systems for health and accelerate the end of AIDS, TB and malaria as epidemics. “This partnership helps overcome the multiple challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, safeguard and expand HIV, TB and malaria programs and strengthen the system.”
1.1 World Health Organization and the Global Fund support to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone receives support from both the World Health Organization and the Global Fund. The relationship between Sierra Leone and Global Fund came into existence in May 2005, whilst that with WHO started on 9 May 1956 when it was admitted as Associate Member and became an official member of WHO at its Independence on 27 April 1961 and currently a Member State of the WHO African Region.
The Global Fund currently classifies Sierra Leone as a CORE country. Based on the Global Fund Board’s decision in November 2022 on the funding available for the 2023-2025 allocation period, Sierra Leone has been allocated US$126,444,674 for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), malaria and building resilient and sustainable systems for health (RSSH). This process involves country dialogue between all actors involved in the response and selecting a principal recipient to implement the grant. In this context, the RSSH grant from the Global Fund was integrated into the disease components (HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria for the period July 2021-June 2024. The RSSH grant is implemented by the Principal Recipients –Ministry of Health.
To mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on programs to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria and initiate urgent improvements in formal and community health systems, Sierra Leone has benefitted from Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) since April 2021. As the pandemic evolves and countries transition from an emergency response, the C19RM funding continues supporting resilient and sustainable systems for health (RSSH) and pandemic preparedness with an extension to 30 June 2023 and through C19RM Portfolio Optimization for implementation through to 31 December 2025.
In preparing and submitting Funding Requests and Grant Makings, Sierra Leone bas been benefitting from WHO’s technical assistance the latest one being under WHO’s “South-South Learning and Strategic support to countries”, where the country, among 10 other countries received support to develop a resilient and sustainable systems for health (RSSH) component in a HIV, TB, or malaria funding request to the Global Fund.
To increase and to sustain the implementation of activities under the NFM3/GC6, the Ministry of Health as the main PR has invited WHO and other agencies in Sierra Leone with the comparative advantage to support the country to main the tempo for implementation.
Justification
Considering the increasing need to fight HIV/TB/Malaria and strengthen the health system in general in Sierra Leone, and in accordance with the Global Fund procedures, Sierra Leone has identified the need for extra support to be able to implement the activities agreed between the Principal Recipients through CCM and the Global Fund. WHO, being associated with the Global Fund, the CCM and the Principal Recipient MOH, is seen as a reliable partner to the Ministry on its programmes with the Global Fund through the provision of technical assistance in various forms and thereby being in the known of the challenges confronting the implementation of the Global Fund’s funded initiatives and activities.
The Ministry of Health is seeking technical assistance from WHO to support the implementation of some of its Global fund activities under GC6 and C19RM till June 2024. With prior discussions with the parties involved and given the short time of the grant, there is an understanding for the recruitment of two RSSH Experts as consultants (One international and one National) to support the Ministry in the implementation of the Grant Cycle 6 with focus on RSSH component of the agreements.
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Health Systems and working closely with Health teams, the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) ATM program Manager, the National Consultant shall work to facilitate and support the PR with issues related to the implementation of a component of their national ATM and general systems strengthening programmes. The programmes and the strengthening of systems present highly complex technical, epidemiological, and political contexts for implementing ATM control and elimination embedded in an equally complex health system.
The Consultant(s) is expected to have a clear understanding of WHO policies and guidelines on the specific intervention area and an in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of ATM prevention and control in endemic countries and the relevant health systems components required for success. The assignment also requires highly developed negotiation skills and a proven track record in achieving consensus across multiple stakeholders. The consultant must have vast experience in pharmaceuticals and procurement of health products based on local and international standards. The consultant(s) will be expected to be onsite.
Duties and responsibilities
The objective of the assignment:
The Consultant(s) must have expertise in at least one of the intervention areas listed below to provide the targeted support required. In addition, experience in contextualizing these health system pillars within or complementing the ATM programmes is needed.
Health product management, supply chain and systems strengthening.
Laboratory systems
Health sector governance and planning
Integrated service delivery and quality of care (ex. RMNCAH: malaria prevention in pregnancy – IPTp and ITNs, diagnosis and treatment)
Planning, direction, and governance of the health sector
Health product management systems
Strengthening laboratory systems
Oxygen therapy and respiratory care systems
Community systems and responses
Other cross-cutting considerations: private sector involvement
The Consultant will be expected to carry out the following tasks to meet the objectives mentioned above:
Provide strategic and technical support for the development of national policies, guidelines and plans for TB, HIV and Malaria prevention and care; laboratory strengthening,
Provide strategic and technical support on assessing the epidemiological and programmatic situation, designing, and implementing interventions, and mobilizing resources for effective implementation of the priority activities, from the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis Malaria and RSSH.
Strengthen community systems and community-led programs and help integrate them into health systems.
Strengthen the supply chain to ensure that medicines, laboratory services and health products are available when and where needed.
Facilitate the quantification, technical specification, and procurement process of Equipment for Regulatory/Quality Assurance
Strengthen the creation and use of health data at all levels so that Sierra Leone and communities can make decisions based on the latest evidence.
Provide technical support to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the GC6 f RSSH and ATM activities by conducting programme reviews and technical missions, facilitating capacity-building activities, collecting, and analyzing programmatic and surveillance data, designing and supporting programmatic and operational research, as well as preparing documents for various purposes including policy recommendations, technical communications, advocacy materials, donor proposals and reports.
Strengthen collaboration with international technical and funding partners, including technical institutions, financial institutions, and bilateral donors, and facilitate the timely Mobilization of more multisectoral opportunities to improve services’ scope, quality, and affordability.
Strengthen partnerships between different sectors and harmonies and integrate GC6 disease programmes with overall health systems, strengthening strategies and interventions so that programs and services are sustainable and can reach more people.
Deliverables
Under the coordination of WHO, MOH and CCM, the consultant(s) will have to carry out the main deliverables as follows:
To be determined based on the specific assignment up to June 2024 with possible examples:
Provide a clear plan on GC6 and C19 activities, including RSSH components of a Global Fund funding that can be implemented within the required period of June 2024
Give an updated operational plan to support the Pharmacy Council in implementing its key priority activities with GF funding.
Updated operational plan on how to support the implementation of prioritised activities under GC 6
Final report to WHO/MOH/CCM analysing support provided, including recommendations for improving future support to Sierra Leone.
The Consultant shall prepare monthly activities report outlining procurements executed and status.
At the end of each month, the Consultant shall produce a report outlining the implementation status of GC6/C19 Procurement activities.
Qualifications, experience, skills, and languages
(1) Education
Required:
Medical Degree from a recognized university and or with a postgraduate degree or equivalent in public health/pharmacy and/or social sciences or any other relevant field.
Desirable:
A senior expert with extensive experience in public health, pharmacy, medicine, statistics and health systems.
(2) Work experience
Essential
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on multilateral grants, including experience with the Global Fund for RSSH, TB, HIV, and malaria control at subnational, national, and international levels in developing countries
Minimum five years of experience in public health, pharmacy, medicine, statistics, or health systems at the national and international levels.
Experience in processing procurement in line with national and international SOPs.
Experience in the practice of procurement of goods and works and the acquisition of services under donor funding conditions. +
Practical experience in programme reviews and strategic plan development
Experience drafting technical briefs.
Experience in proposal and report writing.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English with a working knowledge of the French language,
Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable:
At least five (5) years of international experience working with UN and international NGOs, bilateral or multilateral agencies
Competencies
Functional competencies:
Good knowledge and experience in Health systems strengthening in resource-challenged environments.
Have international experience in writing Funding Request and Grant Making, particularly on the RSSH component.
Good understanding of the theme
Good knowledge of hospital environments
Analytical and synthesis skills and communication skills, particularly with various actors
Have a good knowledge of fieldwork.
Justify at least 10 years of experience in the field.
Skills/Knowledge
An extensive background in WHO mandate in public health, policies and strategies and supporting Member States in implementing health strategies.
He or she will be well conversant with WHO norms, standards and guidelines in medical product quality, safety, and efficacy.
The consultant shall be conversant with the Microsoft Office software, programs or applications and must have the equipment, such as a computer, mobile phone, internet connectivity and other technical means needed for the successful delivery of this consultancy.
Writing and communication skills, and particular expertise in preparing documents and writing for WHO, with evidence of persuasive writing skills.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to effectively collect, analyze, organize, distil, and present information.
Good understanding of the global health challenges and responses for low resource settings
Good understanding of other global multilateral funding platforms for health and ATM programmes
Language level required.
Expert knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Technical Supervision
Selassi Amah D’ALMEIDA, Coordinator Health Systems, dalmeidas@who.int
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:
1.) Midwifery Clinical Mentor 2.) Environmental Health Manager
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Midwifery Clinical Mentor
MSF BELGIUM VACANCY
(Internal/ External)
MIDWIFERY CLINICAL MENTOR
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
Job Details
Title of position: Midwifery Clinical Mentor
Status of position: Full Time
Number of positions: 1
Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital
Salary: Based on the organization scale
Main responsibilities of the position
The main objective of the MIDWIFERY clinical mentor is to directly support midwives and learning activities in the MSF Hospital / Maternity Wards (and partly in CHC Hangha), as part of their continuous professional development (CPD). S/he will provide mentoring – bedside observation, formative assessments and bed-side teaching.
The midwifery clinical mentor will also be required to propose improvement of clinical mentoring tools, and to assist the MWLD to deliver it in theory sessions and to participate in the evaluation of learning activities and skills acquired by the learners. All the above will be conducted according to MSF values, policies and protocols and universal health standards, in order to provide a high-quality Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services to the population.
Accountabilities
Progress the content of learning activities consistent with the skills targeted to be developed (according to the learners’ curriculum), in coordination with the MWLD, and with Maternity PMR and with the support of the Midwifery referent of the MSF Academy for Healthcare (who consults with SRH advisors).
Deliver these contents in an active way, through interactive learning sessions, alternative pedagogical methodologies and by providing bedside training.
Mentor learners – develop individual mentor-mentee relationship, monitor closely the progress of the learners, in order to adapt the implementation of the learning activities accordingly.
Support midwives in the ward areas with completing personal learning journals and maintaining professional practice and continuing professional development.
Identify priority subjects/techniques to be addressed during the following training sessions and participate in developing the content of these training courses.
Methodically support supervisors in maternity wards in their mentoring approach and involve them in bedside observations and mentoring.
Keep the MSF Academy Representative well informed of the learning activities and discuss any difficulties or challenges encountered in order to find solutions together.
Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of the objectives of MSF Academy in the country.
Required Criteria
Education: Diploma of Midwife (or any Diploma recognized in the country and /or the Ministry of Health to practice as such)
Knowledge: Mentoring methodology
Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Updates his/her knowledge before each mission, according to the most updated MSF pro-tocols
TRAINING OF FACILITATORS AND MENTORS will be provided by HQ at the beginning of the mission
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as Midwife
At least 2 years’ experience working in a hospital structure, including working in delivery room
Previous work experience with MSF or another NGOs is a plus
Experience in mentoring, training, facilitation or tutoring
Languages: Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
Application Details
Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labour card, copy of work certificates from previous employment. no original documents to be submitted
Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office in Freetown or to msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org
Application deadline: February 29, 2024 – no late applications will be accepted
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.
Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.
Please indicate MIDWIFERY CLINICAL MENTOR on the envelope or in the subject line of your email.
MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process
2.) Environmental Health Manager
MSF BELGIUM VACANCY
(Internal/ External)
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGER / WATSAN MANAGER
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.
Job Details
Title of position: Environmental Health Manager / WATSAN Manager
Status of position: Full Time
Number of positions: 1
Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital
Salary: Based on the organization scale
Main responsibilities of the position
Planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to Water, Health and Sanitation, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the project
Accountabilities
In collaboration with the Deputy PMR, planning, elaborating and reviewing the annual budget for the WATSAN activities in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the project and the targeted population.
Monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the WATSAN activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Deputy PMR on the development of the ongoing programmes including the following:
Designing, implementing, and managing all WATSAN interventions in the project. (Including, but not limited to water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, hygiene, and infection control
Conducting routine WATSAN assessments in collaboration with project medical teams to identify WATSAN needs at project level and making recommendations for response activities to the line manager. Ensuring the WATSAN contribution to the development and planning of emergency response strategies and resources, in collaboration with the medical and logistical teams
Ensuring availability, proper purchasing, and appropriate technical specifications of required materials and equipment through planning, organizing and overseeing the inventory of the WATSAN stock
Providing technical support to the medical team in identifying possible “risk factors” (e.g., behavioural practices, environmental sources of infection, and transmission routes) and offers solutions for infection control. Actively contributing to the integration of WATSAN activities in the medical intervention offering project proposals and work plans.
Ensuring proper collection and monitoring of WATSAN data. Ensuring multidisciplinary data availability. Providing analysis of data and regular reporting of results (as requested by line management)
Required Criteria
Education: Academic background in engineering or an equivalent relevant training, Computer literacy
Experience: Previous experience in technical aspects of water and sanitation works.
Minimum of 6-months of hands-on field emergency WHS professional experience in a humanitarian or international development setting.
Desirable: experience in or familiar with implementing and promoting the use of two or more of the following activities (water supply, excreta disposal, waste and waste water management, vector control, and dead bodies management) in two or more different contexts (conflicts, natural disasters, refugee/IDP camps, etc.)
Desirable: public health background or experience
Languages: English, Krio, Mende
Application Details
Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labour card, copy of work certificates from previous employment. no original documents to be submitted
Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office in Freetown or to msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org
Application deadline: February 29, 2024 – no late applications will be accepted
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.
Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.
Please indicate ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGER / WATSAN MANAGER on the envelope or in the subject line of your email.
MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process