🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health (PIH) – 2 Positions

Kono, Sierra Leone Posted on Engineering / Technical, HSE / Safety Management

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

1.) Project Engineer – Civil & Earthworks
2.) Safety Manager

 

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.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Project Engineer – Civil & Earthworks

 

Position Overview
The Project Engineer assists and supports the Project Manager on assigned projects. The position works under direct supervision, performs routine daily activities, and gathers and distributes information. The Project Engineer must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. Considerable experience in a leadership role is essential.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Conduct regular meetings with contractors, consultants, and any other party to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.
  • Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project.
  • Maintain sub package budgets and recommend adjustments according to needs as they arise.
  • Monitor the construction of all civil and earthworks including installation including start-up of fixtures and systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner
  • Review and approve material and equipment systems prior to installation or use.
  • Manage and lead civil and earthwork subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from Groundbreaking through Commissioning and Turnover to Owner)
  • Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all civil and earthworks including construction and or installation activities, including cost and resource loading
  • Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals.
  • Document and report project progress to stakeholders and clients
  • Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals and construction activities.
  • Initiate, prepare, review, track and distribute RFIs.
  • Assist in management of project permit process.
  • Assist in preparations of bid packages and procurement.
  • Update construction schedule based on project team input.
  • Trade Contractor progress and materials delivery.
  • Change management, including soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and preparing actions and change orders
  • Track and inspect material deliveries.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly owner project status reports, as required
  • Attend project meetings, as directed by Project Manager and record meeting minutes
  • Assist and/or complete project close-out
  • Communicate and enforce environmental, health and safety management policies
  • Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-free environment through own actions and mentoring others
  • Maintain accurate contract documents
  • Other duties assigned as delegated to by Senior Project manager.


Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles and standard construction practices.
  • Working knowledge of civil works contracts interpretation and risk management.
  • Excellent analytic & communication skills.
  • Physical fitness and stamina.
  • Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
  • Research and analytic skills.
  • Proficient use of MS Office and relevant software packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D etc.
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’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Seven (7) years of experience in Project Engineering with considerable exposure to construction management & general administration.
  • Considerable experience in construction safety practices.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
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 Friday, 4th November, 2022. 

 


2.) Safety Manager

 

Position Overview
 

The primary responsibility of the Safety Manager is ensuring that infrastructure team and its employees adhere to safety standards. Incumbent’s focuses on creating and implementing organizational safety guidelines for project construction, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, and performing regular site inspections to check compliance.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Safety Team Leadership

  • Provide overall leadership and direction to project and construction team in terms of safe work practices.
  • Oversee and provide guidance to all project team and ensuring capacity building for all staff.
  • Provide day-to-day supervision, job assignments, and priority management for project staff
  • Lead safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow up assessments. Plans implement and conduct preventive care, safety, and compliance training programs.
  • Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety and health programs on premises or at all project construction site location.
  • Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirms project sites fulfill the country statutory law and regulations of health, safety, and environment. And also, with international standards.
  • Collaborates with management to develop emergency Action Plans and serves as case manager, maintain a written log of safety inspections activities, reports, and correspondence
  • Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents and good engineering practices
  • Provides technical support with regards to safety standards to project manager and team.
  • Participates in team meeting and provides regular on – site projects presence either directly or through delegates.

Budget

  • Develop and maintain project budget and accounting records for all aspects of safety within the team.
  • Develop and maintain project financial projections for review and presentation to PIH Sierra Leone leadership monthly regarding construction projects safety requirements.
  • Handle billings and contract management for subcontractors and suppliers with regards to adhering to PIH’s standard safety requirements.

Reporting

  • Prepare monthly reports detailing project and construction safety updates in terms of LTI’s, adherence etc.
  • Contractor management & construction execution with respect to safety management matrixes and practices.

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Physical fitness and stamina.
  • Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
  • Research and analytic skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Proficient use of MS Office and relevant software packages.
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’s degree in occupational health and safety or a similar field, such as engineering or sciences
    • Prior experience in risk assessment, operations management, and quality control with a background in the construction industry is required.
  • Seven (7) years of experience (in construction related) with considerable exposure to management & general administration.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
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 Tuesday 1st November 2022

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Partners in Health (PIH)

Job Information

Status: Open No of vacancies: 2 Job type: Full Time Salary: Negotiable Publish date: 21 Oct 2022

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