Job Vacancies @ Partners in Health (PIH) – 8 Positions
Partners in Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) State Registered Nurse (Maternity) - x2
2.) SRN Midwife (x4)
3.) State Registered Nurse (SCUB)
4.) SECHN Midwife
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) State Registered Nurse (Maternity) - x2
Job title: State Registered Nurse (Maternity) X2 National Only
Work Location: Kono
Department: Clinical
Reports to: RMNH Program Manager
Line Management No
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organization 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
Nursing is an art and a science dedicated to improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of patients. Nurses and midwives aim to provide care to patients and their families that is appropriate, effective and efficient in a respectful, caring manner. They are also involved in providing health education that assists patients, families, students, colleagues and communities to learn about health care and make informed decisions.
As a State Registered Nurse in Sierra Leone, you will work collaboratively with the RMNCH manager, Mentors, the health authorities at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), and our surrounding health centers and communities, in order to provide clinical and community care and to strengthen the health system for nursing and midwifery care. You will advance PIH’s current Health systems strengthening efforts by managing and actively supporting Nursing and midwifery will, provide mentorship and training and develop quality improvement program to meet national and international standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning and provides quality nursing care using the nursing/midwifery process.
• Performs activities of daily living for the patients 24 hours/day.
• Monitors and evaluates the care provides to patients.
• Works with and in collaboration with the SCBU unit, providing care and oversight of neonates in the maternity and SCBU Departments
• Supports patients care in Theatre as needed and caring for post-operative and High Dependency patients, ensuring that their needs are met to the highest standard
• Observes and maintains all IPC protocols throughout the units and supports staff, patients and visitors to do the same
• Collaborates with other health workers in meeting specific needs of the patients.
• Builds therapeutic relationship with patients, guardians and fellow health workers.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all nursing care activities performed.
• Reports accurately individual patient care to ward In‐charge or Doctor.
• Conducts proper handover of all patients bed by bed or (according to ward or Departmental Policy).
• Maintains professional code of conduct at all times.
• Actively participates in ward/departmental meetings and continuing education programs.
• Supervises Registered Nurse/Midwife, subordinate staff and students in assisting patients to meet their bio‐psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Participates in doctor’s rounds and conducts nursing rounds and ward meetings.
• Conducts Health Education Sessions to patients in wards, outpatient department and community settings as needed.
• Identifies the needs of the ward and takes appropriate action.
• Checks availability of equipment daily, its status and reports faults as necessary.
• Participates in compiling leave and duty roster.
• Provides conducive environment for patient care.
• Participates in identification of departmental training needs and conducts on the job training for students and subordinate staff.
• Adheres to continuous professional development and seeks opportunities for growth
• Participates and supports health system research.
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
Qualifications/Requirements
Registered Nurse with university diploma and has worked as Registered Nurse for 2 years at a busy facility.
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 Wednesday 27th July 2022
2.) SRN Midwife (x4)
Job title: SRN Midwife – National Only X4
Work Location: Kono
Department: Clinical
Reports to: RMNH Program Manager
Line Management No
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organization 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 Midwife is a critical member of the PIH Sierra Leone team and will work collaboratively with the clinical and support services staff to provide high-quality, comprehensive maternal and newborn health services at KGH and in Wellbody (WBC) Maternal Health clinic as required. The Midwife when based at WBA, will be supervised by the Midwife Manager and at KGH by the Midwife Mentors, MOHS Sister in charge of maternity department with oversight by the Reproductive Maternal and Neonatal Health Director and program manager. She will work to improve the quality of maternal and newborn health services in Kono District and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality with a specific focus on labor and delivery services at KGH and WBC. Because PIH Sierra Leone is a growing organization and the Maternity Unit is a busy facility built on teamwork, the Midwife will also be expected to assist in other clinical areas as needed under the direction of the PIH RMNH program manager and Director
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide high quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to pregnant women, new mothers and their babies, including provision of the full package of antenatal care services as per the Sierra Leone national protocols and guidelines for emergency and obstetric and newborn care.
Actively participate in the identification and management of antenatal complications requiring treatment, follow-up and clinical management.
Provide high quality and timely basic emergency care for obstetric complications during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
Provide high quality normal and delivery care including ensuring proper monitoring of labor through the use of the partograph and other monitoring tools in use in the department.
Supervise clinical maternity staff at the department, ensuring all patients are properly cared for and monitored, vital signs checked, medications given as prescribed, partograph’ s completed accurately and acted on as needed.
Provide daily essential newborn care to all infants born at the Maternity department at KGH and/or Wellbody Delivery Center. Identify, liaise with the neonatal team and transfer sick babies as needed to Pediatric resus for further treatment as needed.
Provide routine daily postnatal care for women and infants through to 6 weeks postpartum.
Evaluate postnatal patients prior to discharge and provide discharge counseling to ensure that mothers are able to care for their newborns competently and confidently.
Ensure proper documentation is maintained in all maternal and newborn records, health registers and clinic registers.
Collaborate with the RMNH program manager and the rest of the staff to ensure clinical staff can provide CEmONC services in line with MOHS and WHO standards.
Prepare documentation and participate in MDSR monthly reviews, including presentations for KGH and DHMT.
Provide clinical assessment, birth plan development, and on-going care for patients at the Wellbody Birth Waiting Home if required.
Provide leadership, supervision and support for maternity staff to provide quality maternal and newborn health services at KGH and Wellbody Clinic including BEmONC/CEmONC services, ANC, PNC, Delivery Care, Essential Newborn Care, PMTCT, AYFS and Family Planning.
Lead and enforce health & safety standards, Infection Prevention and Control protocols, including ensuring the availability of PPE and cleaning supplies.
Ensure and maintain daily stock checks for the availability of medicines, consumables, supplies and equipment for the Delivery Department to avoid stock outs, including during nights and weekends.
Support maternal and newborn health outreach activities in collaboration with the RMNH program manager.
Collaborate with the RMNH program manager, Obstetrician and the Midwife mentors to provide training on maternity care for clinic staff.
Work rotating shifts, including significant night shift coverage, and rotating “on call” weekends.
Provide compassionate and respectful maternity care in line with the PIH mission and values.
Design and Participate in all quality improvement activities in the department and significantly contribute to successful outcomes and targets being met.
Collate and manage key performance indicators and M & E data across the maternity and SCBU departments and report on these as needed.
Other responsibilities as required.
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
Qualifications/Requirements
State Certified Midwife, with current registration at the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
1 or more years of experience practicing as a midwife
Experience in managing high risk pregnancies and complicated deliveries
Proven knowledge of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, including neonatal resuscitation. ETAT certification is advantageous.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Exchange Email.
Fluent in verbal and written English.
Ability to work independently and as an autonomous practitioner.
Ability to work well in a team, be dependable, flexible, time conscious and hard working.
Detail oriented and able to consistently produce high quality work.
Ability to be flexible and effective with a good sense of humor in a busy work environment.
Commitment to social justice and human rights.
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 Wednesday 27th July 2022
3.) State Registered Nurse (SCUB)
Job title: State Registered Nurse (SCUB) – National Only
Work Location: Kono
Department: Clinical – SCBU
Reports to: RMNCH Program Manager
Line Management No
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organization 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
Nursing is an art and a science dedicated to improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of patients. Nurses and midwives aim to provide care to patients and their families that is appropriate, effective and efficient in a respectful, caring manner. They are also involved in providing health education that assists patients, families, students, colleagues and communities to learn about health care and make informed decisions.
As a State Registered Nurse in Sierra Leone, you will work collaboratively with the RMNCH manager, Pediatric/Neonatal Doctor, OBGYN’s, Mentors, the health authorities at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), DHMT, and our surrounding health centers and communities, in order to provide clinical and community care and to strengthen the health system for nursing and midwifery care. You will advance PIH’s current Health systems strengthening efforts by managing and actively supporting Nursing and midwifery will, provide mentorship and training and develop quality improvement programs to meet national and international standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning and provides quality nursing care using the nursing process.
• Performs activities of daily living for the patients 24 hours/day.
• Monitors and evaluates the care provides neonates/babies.
• Works with and in collaboration with the SCBU unit, providing care and oversight of neonates in the maternity and SCBU Department ensuring that their needs are met to the highest standard.
• Observes and maintains all IPC protocols throughout the units and supports staff, patients and visitors to do the same.
• Collaborates with other health workers in meeting specific needs of the patients.
• Builds therapeutic relationship with patients, guardians and fellow health workers.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all nursing care activities performed.
• Reports accurately individual patient care to ward In‐charge or Doctor.
• Conducts proper handover of all patients bed by bed or (according to ward or Departmental Policy).
• Maintains professional code of conduct at all times.
• Actively participates in ward/departmental meetings and continuing education programs.
• Supervises Registered Nurse/Midwife, subordinate staff and students in assisting patients to meet their bio‐psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Participates in doctor’s rounds and conducts nursing rounds and ward meetings.
• Conducts Health Education Sessions to patients in wards, outpatient department and community settings as needed.
• Identifies the needs of the ward and takes appropriate action.
• Checks availability of equipment daily, its status and reports faults as necessary.
• Participates in compiling leave and duty roster.
• Provides conducive environment for patient care.
• Participates in identification of departmental training needs and conducts on the job training for students and subordinate staff.
• Adheres to continuous professional development and seeks opportunities for growth
• Participates and supports health system research and always practices evidence based care
• Provides cover as needed within the SCBU, that includes but is not exclusive to there
• Any other duties as indicated by the Pediatricians or RMNH Manager
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
Qualifications/Requirements
Registered Nurse with university diploma and has worked as Registered Nurse for 2 years at a busy facility preferably in the SCBU.
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 Wednesday 27th July 2022
4.) SECHN Midwife
Job title: SECHN Midwife – National Only
Work Location: Kono
Department: Clinical
Reports to: RMNH Program Manager
Line Management No
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organization 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 Midwife is a critical member of the PIH Sierra Leone team and will work collaboratively with the clinical and support services staff to provide high-quality, comprehensive maternal and newborn health services at KGH and in Wellbody (WBC) Maternal Health clinic as required. The Midwife when based at WBA, will be supervised by the Midwife Manager and at KGH by the Midwife Mentors, MOHS Sister in charge of maternity department with oversight by the Reproductive Maternal and Neonatal Health Director and program manager. She will work to improve the quality of maternal and newborn health services in Kono District and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality with a specific focus on labor and delivery services at KGH and WBC. Because PIH Sierra Leone is a growing organization and the Maternity Unit is a busy facility built on teamwork, the Midwife will also be expected to assist in other clinical areas as needed under the direction of the PIH RMNH program manager/Director and Director of Nursing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide high quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to pregnant women, new mothers and their babies, including provision of the full package of antenatal care services as per the Sierra Leone national protocols and guidelines for emergency and obstetric and newborn care.
Actively participate in the identification and management of antenatal complications requiring treatment, follow-up and clinical management.
Provide high quality and timely basic emergency care for obstetric complications during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
Provide high quality normal and delivery care including ensuring proper monitoring of labor through the use of the partograph and other monitoring tools in use in the department.
Ensure all patients are properly cared for and monitored, vital signs checked, medications given as prescribed, partograph’ s completed accurately and acted on as needed.
Provide daily essential newborn care to all infants born at the Maternity department at KGH and/or Wellbody Delivery Center. Identify, liaise with the neonatal team and transfer sick babies as needed to Pediatric resus for further treatment as needed.
Provide routine daily postnatal care for women and infants through to 6 weeks postpartum.
Evaluate postnatal patients prior to discharge and provide discharge counseling to ensure that mothers are able to care for their newborns competently and confidently.
Ensure proper documentation is maintained in all maternal and newborn records, health registers and clinic registers.
Collaborate with the RMNH program manager and the rest of the staff to ensure clinical staff can provide CEmONC services in line with MOHS and WHO standards.
Participate in MDSR monthly reviews, including presentations for KGH and DHMT.
Provide clinical assessment, and on-going care for patients at the Wellbody Birth Waiting Home if required.
Provide support for maternity staff to provide quality maternal and newborn health services at KGH and Wellbody Clinic including BEmONC/CEmONC services, ANC, PNC, Delivery Care, Essential Newborn Care, PMTCT, AYFS and Family Planning.
Apply all health & safety standards, Infection Prevention and Control protocols.
Maintain daily stock checks for the availability of medicines, consumables, supplies and equipment for the Delivery Department to avoid stock outs, including during nights and weekends.
Work rotating shifts, including significant night shift coverage, and weekends.
Provide compassionate and respectful maternity care in line with the PIH mission and values.
Participate in all quality improvement activities in the department and significantly contribute to successful outcomes and targets being met.
Other responsibilities as required.
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
Qualifications/Requirements
SECHN Midwife, with current registration at the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
1 or more years of experience practicing as a midwife
Experience in managing high risk pregnancies and complicated deliveries
Proven knowledge of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, including neonatal resuscitation. ETAT certification is advantageous.
Fluent in verbal and written English.
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.
Ability to be flexible and effective with a good sense of humor in a busy work environment.
Commitment to social justice and human rights.
Willing to live and work fulltime in Koidu, 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 telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 27th July 2022
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