Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Triage Screener
2.) Pharmacy Technician (x2)

 

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

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

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

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

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Triage Screener

 

Position Overview

The Triage Screener works directly under the supervision of the Nurse-in-Charge of the Pediatrics Resuscitation Unit to ensure that patients who present to the facility are properly screened and directed to the appropriate destination to receive care. Must prioritize Infection and Control protocols to ensure the safety of both staff and patients. You are expected to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment and have great communication skills. You will also work collaboratively with other departments, especially the Adult Resuscitation Unit and the Outpatient Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure patients are properly registered on presentation to the department;
• Maintain IPC protocols during the screening process
• Properly screen patients based on the CommCare application
• Collect patient’s demographic information based on the screening tool
• Triage patients under the supervision of a nurse based on the level of acuity of their illness
• Obtain patient’s vital signs to enter into the triage tool
• Ensure patients proceed through triage to the appropriate destination to receive care
• Provide regular updates to patients in the waiting area, waiting to be screened and triage
• Treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect
• Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment

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

Qualifications

• Must have at a minimum, certificate for Junior Secondary School education (BECE)
• Ability to read and
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Demonstrated ability to interact inter-professionally with all levels of staff
• Display cultural sensitivity
• Commitment to social justice and advocacy for vulnerable populations
• Must not hold dual employment
• Must be at least 18 years’ old

Method of application

Application with detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) including names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of two (2) referees, photocopies of all certificates and attestations should be addressed to the Human Resources Department: 27 Sahr Lebbie Street Kono or by email to:

pihslrecruitment@pih.org

not later 5:00pm on Friday 1st October,2021. Please indicate in the email subject line: “Application for PIH-SL- 0011 – Triage Screener

PIH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on the basis of sex, religion, tribe or region. Female applicants are encouraged to apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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2.) Pharmacy Technician (x2)

 

Position Overview

The Pharmacy technicians under the supervision of the Pharmacy manager, help to provide support and other healthcare medication products to patients and consumers, ensure timely and effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders such as PIH/Well Body Clinic and Koidu Government Hospital and any other hospitals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager
• Account for wastage of medications and consumables
• Label medications appropriately
• Stock shelves and ensure adequate supply of medications and consumables
• Keep dispensary clean and organized
• Ensure emergency supplies are available to staff for changes in patient care that may occur while the District Pharmacist is not available
• May require on-call service for access to medications during the night or weekends
• Maintain confidential and accurate pharmacy records
• Other functions as requested by pharmacy superiors or reasonable request from clinical staff for assistance regarding medications
• Complete understanding and appreciation of the use and side effects of prescription
• Collect, organization and evaluation of patient information in regards to medications
• Providing drug information and evaluation to patients
• Promote rational drug use
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stocks to determine inventory levels anticipate needed medication and supplies
• Placing and expediting orders, verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs
• Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment

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

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy with an update practicing license with the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone.
• 2 years working experience in a similar role
• Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff and partners.
• Interest in social justice and health care issues.
• Professional proficiency in English is required and proficiency in Kono language is desired but not a criteria.
• Must not hold dual employment
• Must be at least 18 years’ old

Method of application

Application with detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) including names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of two (2) referees, photocopies of all certificates and attestations should be addressed to the Human Resources Department: 27 Sahr Lebbie Street Kono or by email to:

pihslrecruitment@pih.org

not later 5:00pm on Friday 1st October,2021. Please indicate in the email subject line: “Application for PIH-SL- 0010 – Pharmacy Technician”

PIH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on the basis of sex, religion, tribe or region. Female applicants are encouraged to apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD COPY APPLICATIONS.

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