Job Vacancies @ Aberdeen Woment Centre – 2 Positions (Sierra Leone)
The Aberdeen Women’s Centre (AWC) in Freetown provides a broad variety of free services to the women, teenagers and children of Sierra Leone. The hospital offers the only comprehensive fistula repair service in the country, has the second busiest maternity unit in the country, boasts an Outpatient Children’s Clinic which treats 20,000 children annually and runs an educational support program for teenage mothers including family planning.
For its operations, AWC is looking for qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the following positions:
1.) Teacher
2.) Programmes officer
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Teacher
Job Type: Full time
Job Location: Aberdeen Freetown
Department: Programmes
Reports to: Programmes Manager
Purpose of the Role
AWC is looking to hire a Teacher to provide literacy and numeracy classes, as well as other educational programmes, on a full-time basis. The NEVIS project is a 3-year project, with a possibility of extension.
Job Overview
The Teacher is directly under the supervision of the Programmes Manager. The Programmes Manager would provide support supervision and direction of all line activities in line with AWC philosophy and mode of operations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide basic schooling (literacy & numeracy) for the AWC patients.
Work one on one with the fistula women and girls for teaching purposes.
Provide teaching on community health issues: diarrhea, malaria, VVF, HIV, worms, and others in collaboration with the ward supervisor and nurses.
Coordinate the arts and crafts programme to teach the women new skills and crafts. Collaborate with the Programmes Manager and share ideas for activities.
Inform the Fistula Programmes Officer when new supplies are needed.
Maintain a proper and clean working environment.
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
1-2 years’ previous experience working for an NGO/humanitarian work, preferably in maternal and sexual reproductive health.
Experienced teacher in numeracy & literacy, social sciences
HTC – Higher Teachers Certificate – Primary school
Experience in teaching arts & crafts desirable
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Good interpersonal and mobilization skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, be resourceful and lead teams
Experience working in a developing country context and within a multicultural team Have an excellent knowledge of gender-based violence, maternal health and women’s rights Have a positive and friendly attitude towards multiple cultural groups
Capable to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
Completely fluent in Krio and English. Other local languages are welcomed
An understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
Knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
How to apply
Applicants should send their CV (max 4 pages) and a one page Cover Letter to the Human Resources and Admin Manager, Aberdeen Women’s Centre via email to [email protected] with the subject line “NEVIS teacher” not later than Friday, 4th March 2022.
We are an equal opportunities employer”. Women are strongly encourage to apply.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2.) Programmes officer
Job Location: Aberdeen Freetown
Department: Programmes
Reports to: Programmes Manager
Job Overview
Under the Leadership of Aberdeen Women’s Centre (AWC), the PO will provide support to AWC Fistula projects in Sierra Leone. The PO will remain flexible to the needs of the service and also assist in day-to-day organisation of AWC operations. The PO will support, coordinate these programs and report directly to the Programmes Manager, Country Director or any designated senior manager.
Specific Roles:
Project Management
Provide oversight and coordination for internal projects and develop team community for AWC programmes and staff, ensuring that the vision, core values and philosophy are well understood and modeled.
Serve as a member of the Programmes Team to promote communication and coordination with all partners and stakeholders involved in AWC in order to represent the needs and realities of Sierra Leone for program development, implementation and accountability.
Manage and coordinate the teenage empowerment programme at AWC.
Support the Programme Manager in management of internal projects and programme activities namely the patient rehabilitation, education and empowerment programme (PREP), the teenage programme (Dream Girls) and AWC Skill Training Centre .Oversee the management and coordination of the Girls’ Rescue Centre Project in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fundraising and Communications
Support senior management and UK Headquarters (HQ) in the development of proposals, concept notes and reporting documents.
Assist the Programme Manager in developing media and communications output, including patient stories.
Internal Operations
Be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient stewardship of all resources at the disposal of AWC.
Liaise with all Department Supervisors to support their services and help develop supervisors administratively.
Lead administrative capacity development of AWC departments and support Supervisors in the effective management of their teams.
Help and support AWC departments with the input to, and preparation of, UK reporting documentation.
Keep abreast of emerging issues across AWC
Work closely with the physiotherapy and VVF team to improve patient rehabilitation.
Other roles and responsibilities as delegated by the Country Director or Programmes Manager
Personal attributes
Excellent listening and communication skills;
Have an excellent knowledge of gender-based violence, maternal health and women’s rights.
Have a positive and friendly attitude towards multiple cultural groups;
Capable to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior;
Think decisively to inform and communicate professional judgments;
Ability to communicate lucidly with skills to promote teamwork and partnership;
Completely fluent in Krio and English. Other local languages are welcomed;
The ability to develop a non-judgmental approach;
An understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries;
Excellent organisational and note-keeping skills;
Qualifications
1-2 years’ previous experience working for an NGO/humanitarian work, preferably in maternal and sexual reproductive health.
Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical field (international affairs, health economics, social sciences, life sciences)
Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, budget development, project management and donor relations
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Good interpersonal and mobilization skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, be resourceful and lead teams
Experience working in a developing country context and within a multicultural team
Good knowledge of health development, international health partners and health governance systems
Excellent quantitative skills, ability to manipulate and deduce information from numerical data Complete fluency in English and Krio
How to apply
Applicants should send their CV (max 4 pages) and a one page Cover Letter to the Human Resources and Admin Manager, Aberdeen Women’s Centre via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Programmes officer” not later than Friday, 4th March 2022.
We are an equal opportunities employer”. Women are strongly encourage to apply.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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