Job Vacancies @ Partners in Health – Multiple Openings
Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Enumerators
2.) Nurse Educator
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Enumerators
Job title: Enumerators x 12 (3 per District)
Work Location: Kono, Port Loko, Freetown and Kailahun Districts
Department: Safeguarding
Reports to: National Safeguarding Manager
Line Management No
Duration of Contract One (1) to Two (2) Months
Application Status External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.
PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.
Our Work In Sierra Leone:Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
PSEAH is a component of PIH PSEAH/Safeguarding team Work plan to identify like-minded organizations in PSEAH, Safeguarding and Protection for collaboration especially referral of cases. To fast-track, the process and meet deadlines, the PSEAH team will hire 12 enumerators for four (4) working weeks to conduct a mapping of existing PSEAH Safeguarding as well as other institutions that are implementing programs on Human rights, justice, and psychosocial related programs. The biggest gap in working with PSEAH is inconsistent use of formal referral mechanisms between Government and humanitarian agencies working on PSEAH. Many agencies report implementing activities around Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). However, there is little or poor condonation and collaboration to ensure formal referral mechanisms. In some locations, there were informal referral pathways, but understanding and use of those mechanisms varied according to organization. At the end of the mapping exercise, the team of enumerators will develop a partners’ directory and submit it to PIH for PSEAH/Safeguarding program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities:The main objective of this service Activity/Assignment is in twofold: TO conduct referral mapping and develop Partners Directory for PIH operational District thereby, identifying institutions and organizations for coordination and collaboration on PSEAH and Safeguarding activities through mapping of partner activities and establishing a database To have a directory of partners for effective reference and referrals when there is a concerns of PSEAH.This Terms of Reference document sets out the scope and details of the work to be undertaken.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and 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 Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Applications are sought from qualified individuals and/or teams in Sierra Leone, nationals are eligible to apply.The enumerators engaged to undertake the assignment must fulfil the following requirements
Submit a cover letter. Must be a diploma holder in social work or previous data collection experience.Excellent report writing skills, including coherent and consistent documentation.Excellent language proficiency in English preferably local dialect. Capacity to work with a multi-disciplinary team, including coordinating technical input into survey work.Ability to work rapidly, both in person and remotely, with team members in various locations.Experience of the candidate in performing similar activity.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to via email [email protected] In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday, 18th May, 2022.
2.) Nurse Educator
Job title: Nurse Educator
Work Location: Sierra Leone (Kono District)
Department: Clinical
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Line Management Director of Clinical Education, Quality Improvement and Safety
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.
PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.
Our Work In Sierra Leone:Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The Nurse Educator will be an integral part of the clinical team, working collaboratively with others across all of the PIH-supported facilities to ensure that staff nurses consistently deliver high quality, patient-centered care and that nursing students meet their core clinical objectives during placement. It is also important that the Nurse Educator seeks to develop and maintain relationships with all of the clinical leadership, both within PIH and MOHS and to promote the PIH model of social medicine in healthcare.The Nurse Educator will be responsible for promoting evidence-based nursing practice through staff development, formal and informal training within and outside the clinical setting and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The Nurse Educator will serve as a role model, advocate, and provide guidance, while also sharing their clinical experiences to help nurses develop and gain confidence in their roles, most importantly thinking critically and solving problems independently. The Nurse Educator also acts as both adviser and role model for the nursing students, assisting them in their journey toward become successful practicing nurses. They must have a commitment to lifelong learning and to the scholarly progression of the nursing profession. The Nurse Educator must also have a strong knowledge base in theories of teaching, learning, and evaluation, be able to design curricula and programs, be able to assess a student’s needs, be innovative, and thoroughly enjoy teaching.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities:
The Nurse Educator is responsible for maintaining and developing the following key performance areas:
Clinical Practice:Perform nursing practice in accordance with Sierra Leone’s Nursing and Midwifery standards of practice, policies and guidelines. Practice within own abilities Demonstrate accountability for nursing practice.Maintain accreditation in mandatory and extended skills.Demonstrate a high level of understanding, knowledge and skills in adult, pediatric and neonatal nursing. Maintain own competence as a Nurse Educator through certification and clinical practice. Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge through problem solving and decision making. Identify strategies for optimizing patient care in the clinical environment based on current research and evidence in clinical practice.Education and Research:Implement and evaluate clinical education programs and in-services for practicing nurses and student nurses.Implement and evaluate the Nursing Orientation and Student Nurses Orientation Programs in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Director of Clinical Education. Initiate, participate and contribute to the development of clinical knowledge and skills of new and existing nurses as well as student nurses. Provide clinical support to new and existing nurses as well as student nurses. Develop and maintain clinical educational resources. Identify individual learning needs of nurses in consultation with the nurse, Ward In-Charges, Hospital Matron and Director of Nursing in order to support individual learning plans. Perform clinical assessments of nurses and provide certification of competency where required Participate in the delivery of formal and informal education.Develop, implement and evaluate extended skills programs for nurses in collaboration with the Director of Nursing. Actively participate in activities that promote the professional development and education of nurses. Foster an environment that supports the utilization of nursing research. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Director of Clinical Education to identify research opportunities. Participate in the development and review of clinical and practice guidelines.Quality Improvement and Management:Undertake necessary components of the performance evaluation process. Promote and participate in quality improvement and safety activities as well as institutional accreditation processes. Participate in relevant committees, meetings and service activities as required and provide relevant feedback and dissemination of appropriate information Assess and evaluate the quality of education resources and equipment required to meet the learning needs of nurses and student nurses in the clinical environment. Contribute to the nursing education component of the strategic plan of the organization.Participate in critical incident debriefings as required.
Professional Practice and Development:Demonstrate advocacy for nurses and patient groups. Actively pursue opportunities to advance own professional knowledge and skill development. Participate in relevant ongoing professional development programs. Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through membership in relevant professional organizations or associations. Demonstrate awareness of current nursing practice, initiatives and related health issues that enhance adult, pediatric and neonatal nursing care. Participate in health promotion and community outreach activities. Act as an effective role model for staff through mentoring and teaching so as to achieve optimal staff development and patient outcomes.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and 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 Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Master of Science in Nursing preferred.Certification in Nursing Education5 or more years of clinical and educational experience, practicing in a hospital setting. Excellent communication skills both oral and written, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software.Exceptional leadership qualities with the proven ability to work with others in the clinical environment. Pursue attention to detail. Experience in working in low resource settings will be an advantage. Commitment to social justice and health care as a human right.Ability to live and work fulltime in Kono District, Sierra Leone.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday, 16th May, 2022.
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