🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners in Health – 5 Positions

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

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

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

This position will work hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation towards the successful designs for the renovation and expansion of 12 primary health units.

1. Documenting of Existing Facilities
   • Evaluates existing building conditions to understand spaces, integrity of structure, staff and patient flows
   • Compiles existing conditions into as-built documents; architectural floor plans, building elevations, ceiling plans, window and door schedules, site layout plans. All drawings and details shall be produced to-scale
   • Generates reports of all existing building conditions, surrounding areas
2. Facility Layout and Design

• Works with hospital clinical and administrative staff to understand spatial needs of the facility
• Assess if there is need for extension or expansion of the facility in order to accommodate clinical services
• Document required renovation works for each facility i.e., wall patching, painting, ceiling repairs, floor refurbishing, window and doors replacements, electrical works, plumbing works etc…
  • Drawing Creation – Responsible for the creation of all necessary construction drawings for renovation and expansion, i.e., floor plans, building elevations, ceiling plans, window and door schedules, site layout plans, construction details, finish material schedules
  • Creates building designs in 3D design software, i.e., Revit, SketchUp, to allow for in-depth understanding of space by clinical and administrative teams
  • Collaborates with clinical and administrative teams on the determination of future clinic layout and staff/patient flow, working through multiple review and approval periods (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents)
  • Undertakes multiple design projects concurrently
  • Provides material lists for building renovations and expansions

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction/Civil Engineering, Construction or Engineering
• 7+ years experience in Architectural design
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently
• Proven ability to solve complex construction problems
• Ability to coordinate with non-infrastructure stake holders on building layout design, staff and patient flow

Strongly preferred

• Master’s degree in Architecture or Construction/Civil Engineering
• 10+ years in Architectural design
• 5+ years experience in healthcare design

Skills:

• Proficient in Autodesk softwares; AutoCAD, REVIT
• Proficient in Google SketchUp
• Proficient in PDF editor; Adobe, Bluebeam, etc...
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Team-oriented leader
• Problem solver
• Continuous learner
• Self-starter, self-driven, hands-on, able to move projects forward with minimal direction
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills

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

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

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

Through the project, Partners in Health, in the leadership of Ministry of Health and Sanitation, will be supporting 3 health facilities in the district (Jojoima, Buedu and Bandajuma) through comprehensive health systems strengthening approaches to develop these sites as sites for comprehensive Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child Adolescent Health and Nutrition services.

The positions will be based in one of the health facilities in Kailahun: Jojoima CHC, Buedu CHC or Yawei Bandajuma CHC

The assistant nutritionist will work under the supervision of facility in charge and will support in delivering high quality nutrition services to the patients. She/ he will also be responsible for monitoring the standards of food being provided at the birth waiting home. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing counselling on Maternal, Infant and young child nutrition and providing nutrition support to clients identified with under nutrition.

• Ensure the standards and operational procedures regarding the delivery of nutrition services are adhered to.
• Collate individual and monthly reports on nutrition support provided through the facility.
• Monitor the availability and usage of food supplies and develop a system for reordering so as to avoid stock out of nutrition commodity
• To assist in maintaining dietetic standards and provide diet counselling to patients at the health facility.
• To monitor the standard of food being prepared at the birth waiting home.
• Provide counselling to clients on maternal, infant and young child feeding practices.
• Ensure appropriate nutrition specific behaviors are being promoted at the Postnatal wards and in the OPDs
• Support growth monitoring OPD and provide appropriate counselling to the mother.
• Identify patients with malnutrition or who are at high risk of malnutrition and link them with the nutrition support at the health facility.
• Support recording and reporting of nutrition related data to HMIS and to MEQ team.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Facility in charge.

•  Diploma in Home Economics/Nutrition from recognized training school or institution.
• At least two years’ experience in service provision.
• A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management.
• The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges as well as the willingness to accept living in a remote place.
• Priority will be given to qualified candidates working as volunteers in the designated health facilities.
• Must not hold dual employment

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

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

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

As part of PIH’s cross-site Grants Management and Compliance function, this position will report to the Associate Director of Award Management. The Award and Compliance Manager will provide focused support to PIH Sierra Leone on a five-year award from the World Bank to strengthen the quality of essential health services and systems, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone, ensuring internal controls are strong.
Sitting outside day-to-day operations, the Award and Compliance Manager will work closely with PIH Sierra Leone staff to ensure strong management of program, finance, procurement, human resource, and operational functions in line with the Project Implementation Manual and donor regulations. In each of the foregoing areas, the Award and Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the implementation of internal controls and donor requirements to deliver on time, on scope, and on budget. This position will be a primary grant compliance resource for the implementation and oversight of project operations and compliance systems and processes in accordance with PIH policies, the Project Implementation Manual, MOHS and donor requirements. This work includes ongoing monitoring, accompaniment, and training of staff for clear and accurate demonstration of results on the project’s goals, financial management, donor assessments, and audits.

• Ensure PIH Sierra Leone has adequate policies, procedures, systems, and staff capacity to operationalize the quality essential health services and systems project in accordance with the requirements of the project implementation manual.
• Act as the primary point person for matters arising from the project implementation manual including comprehensive consideration of donor regulations into the activities and project operations. This work includes donor’s prior, post-approvals, and waivers for exceptional needs and circumstances.
• Train and equip project implementation and administrative staff to effectively implement and oversee procurement, finance, and human resource functions. Oversee cost allocations and assets including underlying inventory and stock records.
• In addition to the Senior Grant Specialist, serve as an additional control for conducting regular spending and budget reviews, identifying risks, assessing revenue and expenditures variances.
• In coordination with award management and compliance staff at PIH Boston Coordination site, perform periodic spot checks, and guide and support PIH Sierra Leone on areas of development.
• Implement tools and training to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of project implementation, award management, and compliance activities. Provide guidance and support to resolve any specific issues expeditiously and effectively.

• Enhance visibility of achievements (e.g., programmatic deliverables, procurement, supply chain, audits, funds flows etc.) and strengthen coordination among PIH Sierra Leone and PIH Boston Coordination site teams for continued support for project activities.
• Perform review of and organize due diligence checks on financial and audit reports, agreements, including other contractual, Human Resources, procurement, and financial documents. As required, organize appropriate approval of these documents through donor and PIH systems.
• Communicate project progress, areas of improvement, and other recommendations to the PIH Sierra Leone leadership team.

• Support project teams to plan, prepare, and respond to the donor or PIH audits and organizational capacity assessments. Follow up on audit findings and assessment recommendations to address and close any observations in a timely manner.

• Support project teams to plan and implement award start up and closeout processes, including timely submission of final deliverables and formal receipt and acknowledgement by the donors.
• Perform other tasks including donors and collaborators communication, recommendations to the PIH Sierra Leone leadership team on important matters, and participation in awards design, grant negotiations, budgeting, and record keeping.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, international development, business administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of award management and compliance experience, including management of complex donor awards in the international development sector.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role working with or on a World Bank financed project.
• Experience developing and strengthening finance, operations, grant compliance and award management systems, policies, procedures, processes, tools, and staff capacity.
• Experience managing and demonstrating successful results with donor and organization-led, award-specific audits and assessments.
• Professional experience working in or supporting awards in West Africa or other low-income environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across a range of cultures, competencies, and personalities.
• Superlative organizational skills and highly attentive to details.
• Excellent analytical, communications, and computer skills. Ability to write in detail to effectively convey compliance requirements, and compose emails, presentations, and reports in a logical, organized, and concise manner.
• If not located in Sierra Leone, must be willing to travel to Sierra Leone up to 15-35%.
• Interest in social justice and the cause of global health equity.

A Cover Letter and Resume are required to be eligible for application review. Please note that we are not able to sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role.

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

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

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

• Furniture: Responsible for the construction, repair, and installation of cabinets, shelving, tables, chairs, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools
• Ceiling/Roofing: Responsible for new construction and/or repair of ceilings, ceiling trim, roofing trusses/supports, roofing panels, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools
• Doors/Windows: Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools
• Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned

Cleans up worksite debris

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 Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures

• Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program preferred, or relevant work experience
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up heavy weight
• Ability to bend, climb, squat, reach, and kneel
• Comfortable reading and understanding construction drawings
• Working knowledge of plumbing theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools associated with carpentry work
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems

Willing to work overtime

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

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

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

The main purpose of the position is to provide support for PIH Microbiology Laboratory (ML) to ensure reliable results on time to Clinicians for management with targeted treatment rather than empirical treatment by WHO standards and project needs and ensure that the role of the microbiology laboratory in antimicrobial stewardship is enhanced.

• Support the PIHSL Microbiology Lab team to be operational based on the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) or European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) to process blood cultures for patients.
• Support the activities from the project side and be the link between PIHSL and project team.
• Ensure competency of all Lab personnel and adherence to PIH/MOHS Quality Management System.

• Train PIH/Ministry of Health (MoH) laboratory technicians on microbiology techniques in accordance with PIH/MOHS and international standards.
• Ensure to provide timely, reliable, and reproducible identification of microorganisms and antimicrobial susceptibility results.
• Actively participate in the antimicrobial stewardship committee and development of guidelines for the most common infectious diseases.
• Ensure the implementation of an Internal and external quality control system in the laboratory.
• Adapt the existing WHO Standard Operation Procedures for microbiology and other tools in accordance with MoH guidelines.
• Ensuring proper registration and records of all microbiology lab-related activities, implementing the correct use of the surveillance program WHONET to have proper records of laboratory results.
• Provide monthly reports based on extracted data from surveillance program WHONET.
• Compile, analyze and report microbiology lab activities and results to the clinical team providing relevant information for AMR surveillance and IPC.
• Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the project team, supply chain team for local and international orders for consumables and equipment needed for the microbiology laboratory.
• Monitor laboratory stock ensuring that stock cards are updated to calculate proper Average Monthly Consumptions of commodities to avoid stock ruptures.
• Collaborate with the M&E team in the development of data tools.
• Ensure all equipment in the Lab is functional and report faults timely to the PIH Biomed and other reporting lines.
• Ensure good collaboration with the MoH laboratory team.
• Ensure safety and security of labs, in collaboration with Lab Quality Officer (LQO) and MOH Lab Lead

• Responsible for ordering and supply chain management of reagents and materials for micro lab in line with the approved laboratory budget:
• Oversee consumption of supplies and requests
• Work closely with PIHSL and Lab cross site team and procurement teams to ensure timely order processing and adherence with the national guidelines.
• Develop SOPs for tests and procedures
• Evaluate and mentor staff in the performance of laboratory functions and procedures
• Train laboratory technicians in laboratory techniques, SOPs and quality assurance (QA) protocols for essential laboratory services
• Oversee record keeping and data management
• Perform other task as may be required

• Technical knowledge and professional experience in laboratory diagnostics and Clinical Microbiology.
• University degree, with advanced degree in Clinical Microbiology.
• Biologist or medical doctor, with clinical microbiology specialization or equivalent.
• Clinical microbiologist (MD)
• Laboratory scientist certified in clinical microbiology

Skills & Qualities

• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills and flexibility to learn and take on new tasks
• Strong ability to meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.

Experience:

• Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in bacteriology services preferably in a busy hospital
• High professional ethics
• Ability to collaborate professionally with culturally diverse colleagues and constituencies.
• Strong verbal and written English skills
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong competencies in antibiograms analysis and identification of resistance mechanism.
• Experience in team management.
• Experience in training and mentorship.
• Language skills: English