🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners in Health (PIH)

Freetown, Sierra Leone Posted 2 years ago Posted on Building Design / Architecture, Project Management

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

1.) Architect
2.) Infrastructure Project Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Architect

Vacancy Announcement
Job title:	Architect
Work Location:	Sierra Leone
Department:	Infrastructure
Reports to:	Infrastructure Project Manager
Line Management	No
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 Architect will support the day-to-day planning and management of various new-construction and rehabilitation projects at multiple Primary Health Units across multiple districts in Sierra Leone. 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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 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
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
*Required* 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
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 5:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday 23rd January 2023

2.) Infrastructure Project Manager

Vacancy Announcement
Job title:	Infrastructure Project Manager
Work Location:	Sierra Leone
Department:	Infrastructure
Reports to:	Director of Infrastructure
Line Management	Yes
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 PIH Infrastructure Project Manager will lead the assessment, design, and RFQ process for various rehabilitation and expansion projects at multiple Peripheral Health Units across multiple districts in Sierra Leone.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Facility Assessment Leads team towards the successful completion of architecture and engineering assessments of multiple Peripheral Health Units across multiple Districts in Sierra Leone Leads collaborative design process, ensuring constant and effective communication between assessment/design team, local stakeholders, clinical and administrative teams Serves as resource for technical advice and problem solving for Architect and Construction Engineer during assessments Design Management Manages design process; ensures architectural and engineering designs are completed to meet the needs of the facility and stakeholders Reviews design team progress, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met BOQ Creation Works with Architect and Construction Engineer to prepare comprehensive estimates for planned infrastructure projects Creates detailed BOQs for all aspects of project facility renovations and expansions Manages scope of work to fit within pre-defined project and program budgets RFQ Process Management Compiles construction drawings, details, material schedules into complete Bid Packages Creates detailed Bill of Quantity (BOQ) for Provide direct supervision of Architect and Construction Engineer Organize requests of materials and payment requests for subcontract
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
Required 10+ years experience in infrastructure project management University Degree in Architecture or Engineering Demonstrated track record for the completion of infrastructure projects within budget and schedule Proven ability to solve complex construction problems in the field Ability to coordinate with non-infrastructure stake holders on infrastructure problems Proven experience in overseeing successful construction projects Ability to prepare cost estimates for construction and infrastructure projects Technical expertise in overseeing electrical, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and painting projects Strongly preferred 5+ years in healthcare infrastructure project management Experience working in remote Districts Skills: Team-oriented leader Problem solver Excellent communicator; written, verbal 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 organizational and time management skills
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 5:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday 23rd January 2023