🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health (PIH) – 4 Positions

Kono | Sierra leone Posted on Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

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

1.) Neonatal and Child health Nurse Mentor
2.) Nurse Anesthetist
3.) Community Health Officer (CHO)
4.) Nurse Midwife Educator

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Neonatal and Child health Nurse Mentor

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Neonatal and Child health Nurse Mentor

Work Location: Kono

Department: Clinical

Reports to: RMNH Clinical Manager

Line Management

TBD

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 Neonatal/Child health Mentor will be an integral part of the clinical team, working collaboratively with others to ensure that nurses consistently deliver high quality, patient-centered care in the SCBU/NICU units once the MCOE is operational. It is also important that the Nurse Mentor seeks to develop and maintain relationships with nurses and clinical leadership of the MOHS and to promote PIH model of social medicine in healthcare.

The nurse mentor is an experienced nursing staff, who 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. For new nurses, the Nurse Mentor will get them acclimated to the clinical setting. The Nurse Mentor will provide formal and informal training, support, and counseling to nurses within safe environments, inside and outside of clinical settings. Nurse mentors

demonstrate compassion and humility in their interactions and develop trust-based relationships with their mentees. Nurses who rely on their mentors for guidance, wisdom, and knowledge sharing often see their mentors as role models, teachers, and friends.

Strategies nurse mentors can use to help develop the skills and confidence of nursing staff include coaching, teaching, counseling, advocating, and providing support. Additional strategies include sharing success stories, assisting all nurses in social situations, and getting them to think critically and solve problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Specific Responsibilities:

  •  Collaborate with the Neonatal Clinicians, RMNH Clinical Manager and Koidu Government Hospital Matron to assist with developing and facilitating a neonatal care curriculum and Induction pack, to ensure nurses at the facility are aware of, and comply with standard nursing policies and protocols, and use best practices while providing nursing care.
  •  Ensure that student nurses develop good nursing practice skills ; supervision and mentorship of nursing students who are posted to the facility for clinical practicum is required.
  •  Provide nursing care alongside nurses in the wards, while being observant for opportunities for mentoring and coaching in nursing competencies; this may include working in varying shifts as required.
  •  Work collaboratively with the Nurse-in-Charge of the wards to identify gaps in nursing care and developing a plan to systematically address such gaps; this may also include identifying professional and clinical development opportunities for high performing nurses in the wards.
  •  Identify and implement Quality Improvement projects that would improve on the ward’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while also improving patient outcomes and developing nursing practice and clinical skills.
  •  Facilitate In-Service trainings and nursing clinical presentations as a means to encourage and develop a culture of continuous learning among the nursing teams.
  •  Create and maintain a safe and open learning environment for nursing staff including for student nurses.
  •  Collaborate with the Child health Clinical team and RMNH Manager to facilitate annual Nursing Skills competencies check-offs.
  •  Effectively manage the wards in the absence of the Nurse-in-Charge and with the support of the Hospital Matron and other Nursing leadership.
  •  Provide supervision of nursing staff in the wards in collaboration with the Nurse-in-Charge to ensure that nursing policies and protocols are followed and that nurses provide competent, evidence-based care.
  •  Collaborate with the Child Development Clinic to identify babies in need of follow-up and to ensure appointments are set-up, with links to care prior to discharge from the facility.
  •  Conduct surveys to identify training needs for nurses and students while also seeking feedback from clinicians working in those wards.
  •  Provide training and mentorship at other PIH-supported facilities as may be required.
  •  Collaborate with the M & E team to collect data, compile and share activity and monthly reports required by the grant with the Directors of Nursing and Clinical Education and others.
  •  Other responsibilities as deemed required by the RMNH Clinical Manager and the Neonatal and Child Health Clinicians.

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

  •  State Registered Nurse (SRN), BSc as a minimum entry requirement
  •  Neonatal/Pediatric Nurse Certified Specialist training
  •  5 or more years of experience as an SRN, practicing in a Neonatal/Special Care Baby Unit setting for a minimum of 3 years as a senior nurse/In-Charge
  •  Experience in working in Pediatric and Child Health departments as the incumbent will need to provide support in these areas as needed
  •  Evidence of additional training/specialization in neonatal care
  •  Experience as a preceptor or tutor or of mentoring others, is a plus
  •  Experience in QI processes and data collection for monitoring and evaluation as there is a need to generate monthly reports and regular unit QI projects
  •  Basic knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  •  Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English as this is the first language of communication in this role
  •  Ability to work well with others in a team and be creative
  •  Pursue attention to detail
  •  Ability to be adaptable, especially working in different clinical departments and shifts, including weekend and night shifts as may be required.
  •  Commitment to social justice and health care as a human right.

Ability to live and work fulltime in Kono District, Sierra Leone.

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 tel ephone numbers of three (3) refe rees. This position will be running until a suitable candidate is recruited .

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2.) Nurse Anesthetist

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Nurse Anesthetist

Work Location: Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: OB/GYN

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 Nurse Anesthetist will be responsible for leading the provision of anesthesia services at KGH and other PIH Supported Health facilities . She/he will be responsible for maintaining the records related to anesthetic drugs and supplies, tracing usage and supporting quantification process. She will also be responsible for providing preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative care and maintaining records on anaesthetic procedures. Teaching training and mentoring staff on safe anesthetic procedures and pre/post of care of clients. He/She will also play a lead role in caring for critically ill patients in the High Dependency Unit and other areas of the hospital as required. Provide anesthesia/analgesic options for all procedures within the unit and hospital as required. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment that will ensure the highest standard or care and support to the clients and staff.

Main Duties and Responsiblities

  •  Work in collaboration with the Clinicians, SACHO to provide comprehensive anesthetic care according to current guidelines.
  •  Provide pre-operative, Intra operative and Post-operative anaesthetic care for patients:

1) Administer anesthesia to patients for surgery or diagnostic procedures.

2) Use intravenous, local, caudal or spinal methods to administer sedation or pain medications during surgical and other medical procedures

3) Prepare preoperative assessments including health histories and physical examinations.

4) Complete postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies.

  •  Carry out post-operative rounds on different surgical wards and provide post- anaesthetic care.
  •  Support the theatre teams and others surgical teams in different aspects of daily surgical care.
  •  Support to implement and maintain the infection Prevention Control protocols by directly supervising care the care in surgical wards, minor, main theatres and wound care clinic.
  •  Ensures proper care, storage and maintenance of Anesthetic equipment and supplies.
  •  Ensures proper record keeping for usage of anesthetic agent and support in quantification of the drugs and supplies needed for provision of anesthesia .
  •  Writes reports on anesthetic procedures during and after any surgical intervention.
  •  Ensure and maintain the anesthesia database in collaboration with the MEQ team.
  •  Participate in the development, documentation and administration of policies and procedures involving the administration of anesthesia for the facility.
  •  Provide training and mentorship as needed for all staff cadres
  •  Work in conjunction with the Clinical Teams to ensure that quality evidence based care is given to all clients

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

  •  State Registered Nurse with Diploma in Anaethesia from recognized College or University with current registration with at least 3 years of experience. Preference for personnel with more than 5 years of experience.
  •  Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
  •  Ability to work well in a team, be dependable, flexible, time conscious and hard working.
  •  Able to consistently produce high quality work.
  •  A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right.
  •  Fluent in verbal and written English.
  •  Willing to li ve and work fulltime in Kono District , Sierra Leone.
  •  Must not hold dual employment
  •  Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also able to function independently.
  •  Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
  •  Ability to work under high stress and fast-paced environments

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. This position will remain open until filled

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3.) Community Health Officer (CHO)

Description

Job Advertisement

Job title: Community Health Officer (CHO)

Work Location: Kono

Department: Clinical

Report to: Director of Nursing

Line Management

Clinical Department Lead

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 comm unity level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

A Community Health Officer (CHO) generally applies his/her medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and management of patients that flows into the Wellbody Clinic or Koidu Government Hospital and any of the Wellbody Alliance/Partners in Health affiliated health facility.

He/she does this thoroughly following the principles of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation where ever applicable to find out the actual cause of disease, and also utilizing the appropriate laboratory work. He/she should consult the medical officers for discussion on patient’s care plan in some critical cases, respecting patient’s privacy and confidentiality as much as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Specific Responsibilities:

  •  Responding to medical/health problems presented by patients, including proper history taking, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, admissions and referral as appropriate.
  •  Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
  •  Promoting continuous medical education amongst other junior clinical staff.
  •  Provide mentorship to other junior staff.
  •  Provide 24 hours hospital coverage on specific days a month as assigned.
  •  Week-end coverage one weekend a month as assigned.
  •  Work specific shifts, including night shifts, as assigned on the duty roster.
  •  Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment.
  •  Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. Specific surgical procedures and specialist investigations as and when with the help of the nursing staff.
  •  Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment is giving to the patients, and also promotes health education.
  •  Ensures that all emergency cases are prioritized and seen appropriately regardless of the time of the day.
  •  Be willing to work long and unpredictable hours dictated by the needs of the patients.
  •  Perform other duties related to the role, department or project as may be required by the Clinician in-charge.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  •  Diploma in community Health Medicine with 2-3 years’ work experience in a hospital setting.
  •  Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team.
  •  Ability to demonstrate clinical practices and ethics in line with the Medical and Dental Council of Sierra Leone
  •  Ability to live and work full-time in Kono district.
  •  Commitment to Social Justice.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation , Abuse and Harassment

PIH is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment. PIH is committed to safeguarding staff, children and communities with whom we work, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records checks.

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.

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 . This position will be up and running until filled.

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4.) Nurse Midwife Educator

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Nurse Midwife Educator

Work Location: Kono

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical RMNH Manager

Line Management

TBD

Application Status

External

Job Requisition Number

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/Midwifery 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/Midwifery 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/Midwifery 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. He/she will serve as a role model, advocate, and provide guidance, while also sharing their clinical experiences to help nurses and midwives develop and gain confidence in their roles, most importantly thinking critically and solving problems independently. The Nurse/Midwifery Educator also acts as both adviser and role model for the nursing and midwifery students, assisting them in their journey toward become successful practicing practioners . They must have a commitment to lifelong learning and to the scholarly progression of the nursing/midwifery profession. The Nurse/Midwifery 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, didactic and bedside/clinical teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Specific Responsibilities: The Nurse/Midwifery Educator is responsible for maintaining and developing the following key performance areas: Clinical Practice:

  •  Perform nursing and midwifery practices in accordance with Sierra Leone’s Nursing and Midwifery standards of practice, policies and guidelines
  •  Practice within own abilities and maintain accreditation in mandatory and extended skills
  •  Demonstrate accountability for nursing and midwifery practices
  •  Update, design and implement mandatory training skills for nurses and midwives
  •  Work closely with the RMNH directorate to develop the curriculum and training plan for all clinical staff at the MCOE
  •  Demonstrate a high level of understanding, knowledge and skills in reproductive, midwifery and neonatal nursing
  •  Maintain own competence as a Nurse/Midwifery Educator through certification and clinical practice
  •  Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge through problem solving and decision making
  •  Perform nursing and midwifery bedside care in a teaching capacity as needed
  •  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/Midwifery Orientation and Student Nurses Orientation Programs in collaboration with the Directorates of RMNH, Nursing and Clinical Education
  •  Initiate, participate and contribute to the development of clinical knowledge and skills of new and existing nurses and midwives as well as student nurses
  •  Provide clinical support to new and existing nurses/midwives as well as students
  •  Develop and maintain clinical educational resources
  •  Identify individual learning needs of nurses/midwives in consultation with the staff member, Ward In-Charges, Hospital Matron and Directorates of RMNH and Nursing in order to support individual learning plans
  •  Perform clinical assessments of nurses/midwives 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/midwives in collaboration with the Directorate of RMNH and Nursing
  •  Actively participate in clinical and non-clinical activities that promote the professional development and education of nurses and midwives
  •  Foster an environment that supports the utilization of nursing/midwifery research
  •  Collaborate with the Directors of RMNH, Nursing and Clinical Education to identify research opportunities
  •  Participate in the development and review of clinical and practice guidelines for the Maternal Centre of Excellence and Koidu Government Hospital.

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/midwives 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/midwives 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 and midwifery practices, initiatives and related health issues that enhance adult, maternal 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 and Midwifery with Master of Science in Midwifery preferred.
  •  Certification in Nursing/Midwifery Education from a known and reputable institution
  •  5 or more years of clinical and educational experience, practicing in a hospital setting
  •  Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, required to effectively engage with senior leadership, partners, and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues
  •  Proven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact especially when dealing with MOHS and external partners
  •  Excellent communication skills both oral and written, with 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 is a requirement
  •  A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right and passion for serving the poor and vulnerable, is essential in all aspects of this role
  •  Ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country
  •  Evidence of providing culturally sensitive and competent quality care in an extremely stressful environment
  •  Humility, a sense of curiosity, and commitment to creatively tackling seemingly impossible problems
  •  Sense of humor and ability to laugh at self, and with others
  •  Demonstrated ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges as well as the willingness to accept a standard of living that is clean and comfortable but simple
  •  Ability to live in Kono District, Sierra Leone full-time with shared accommodation
  •  This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of this organization periodically to examine employees' job description and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed , or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with those working directly to him or her. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions and reach an amicable conclusion with your manager.

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 telepho ne numbers of three (3) referees. This position will be open and running until filled.

APPLY

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