🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health (PIH) – 8 Positions
Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Maintenance Coordinator
2.) Logistics Assistant, Supply Chain
3.) AC Technician (x2)
4.) Medical Officer (x4)
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Maintenance Coordinator
Description
Vacancy Announcement
Job title: Maintenance Coordinator
Work Location: Kailahun
Department: Operations /Infrastructure
Reports to: Infrastructure Project Manager
Requisition #: 4193
Line Management: No
Application Status : External
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 Government s 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 Maintenance Coordinator for Kailahun District will effectively facilitate maintenance related activities for all PIH vehicles, including motorcycles , and generators, whiles ensuring standard operating procedure of PIH values and leadership expectations are upheld . In team spirit he will learn from others, requesting or seeking to understand feedback and looking for ways to incorporate the ideas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Team Work Responsibilities
- S/he is committed to information sharing among colleagues, giving feedbacks respectfully and listen to understand rather than focusing on reacting on what he needs to say.
- S/he participates in monitoring and supervision of staff, providing technical support and helping the team to balance short and long-term priorities.
- S/he's to be available on phone call at all time for open discussions that invite and encourage diverse ideas, styles and perspectives in building consensus while managing any unforeseen circumstances.
- S/he collaborate with the fleet officer and infrastructure manager in organizing regular fleet meetings as a way of sharing views honestly and in an easy way for others to understand.
- S/he is to be in readiness to support the training team conducting fleet technical training with staff as s/he is being bias towards action.
General Responsibilities
- The Maintenance coordinator for Kailahun ensures PIH vehicles and generators are operated safely and deployed for legitimate purposes while s/he remains flexible and open to discussions in creating possibilities to better serve in the interest of the organization.
- S/he keeps record of lubricants or vehicle consumables that were purchased and stock to facilitate vehicle movements and generator operation and maintenance while looking out for more efficient ways to do things better, avoiding wastage of resources and knowing when to Say no.
- The Maintenance coordinator of Kailahun effectively facilitates fleet maintenance activities to sustain vehicle support for program activities. He understands how to balance slowing down to deliver quality services whiles still working with urgency.
- S/he randomly drives PIH vehicles and ascertain technical problems that the driver may have failed to report whiles seeking to continually improve his work.
- S/he support drivers in carrying out their daily vehicle inspection activities correctly and ensure checklists are completed based on genuine observations whiles proactively bringing forth solutions to problems.
- S/he reviews vehicle checklists that were completed by assigned drivers to verify the technical problem as highlighted and confirms whether the vehicle requires either maintenance or repair services respectively.
- S/he completes the necessary paperwork and forwards said vehicles or motorbike to garage of the authorized service provider, following through on time and communicating progress clearly. eOK4SUE BIpnb
- S/he observes and facilitates every garage assessment, ensuring the diagnoses of related technical problems on the vehicles including motorbikes and generators while articulating how the work contributes to PIH's mission and vision .
- S/he follows-up through on garage maintenance activities to ensure spare parts are of standard quality, insta lled on the specific vehicle, motorbike or generator in question whiles clearly communicating progress.
- S/he cooperates with finance department to ensure prompt and correct invoice payment is achieved whiles promoting growth in trust between vendors and PIH.
- S/he ensures vehicles engaged in referrers can handle road condition without fear of breaking down and not to give up easily whenever road breakdown feels too hard, understanding what he's supposed to do.
- He fully involved in vehicle recovery missions in order to avert potential security threat if any, following through and communicate progress clearly.
- He assigns recommended staff with valid driving license to motorcycle whiles s/he honestly share views with riders on the importance of adherence to safety rules anticipating problems and adjusting for changing circumstances.
- S/he ensures hard copies of relevant documents are placed on files in a chronological order and continually keep the files updated while dealing with ambiguity productively.
- Follow up on supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of service spare parts and consumables and minimize backlog of work orders
- Ensure the maintenance plan is properly executed in a timely manner and ensure that there is a good coordination between all stakeholders
- Receive all service documentation related to service work and file accordingly
- Open monthly servicing work orders
S/he undertakes any other related duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
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
- Minimum of 3 passes in The West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSE)/General Certificate Examination (G.C.E. “O” Level)
- Minimum of 5 years of driving experience preferably for a Non-Governmental Organization.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience on generator operation and maintenance
Interest in social justice and global health
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, 14 th June, 2024 .
2.) Logistics Assistant, Supply Chain
Description
Vacancy Announcement
Job title: Logistics Assistant, Supply Chain
Work Location: Freetown , Sierra Leone
Department: Operations Team
Reports to: Procurement and Logistics Manager
Line Management
Yes
Requisition #
4194
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 Government s 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 Logistics Assistant will have responsibilities essential to the day to day operations of the Supply Chain Team, including coordinating customs clearance of international shipments, confirming receipt of items physically and in OpenBoxes, and preparing outgoing shipments. The Logistics Assistant must also ensure that we follow our standard operating procedures in a timely and efficient fashion and maintain consistent and organized records. This position requires a high level of integrity, analytical skills, and attention to detail. The position is full time and reports to the Procurement and Logistics Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities
- Ensure effective use of internal Standard Operating Procedures, control of the workflows, continuous business processes monitoring and elaboration of improvements in the systems and processes, including proper filing of logistics documents for record and audit trail
- Support customs clearing and forwarding process and relationship management with clearing agents, freight forwarders, and local shipping agents
- Maintain logistics tracker with all relevant information concerning incoming shipments
- Regularly communicate to Logistics Officer by providing weekly updates on incoming and outgoing shipments
- Prepare deliveries to end users including packing, briefing drivers, communicating with internal and external parties concerning reconciliation of order against receipt of goods
- Ensure consistent communication, coordination, and responsiveness to district colleagues and other stakeholders
- Maintain accurate inventory of Freetown garage in an electronic inventory system and on stock cards
- Ensure proper storage of all goods, including cleanliness of warehouse and abiding by specific packing requirements (height restrictions, temperature requirements, etc) of a diverse range of items
- Track all goods incoming and outgoing from Freetown Office in an electronic inventory system
- Keep accurate records of all incoming and outgoing waybills eOSh1Nd BIpnb
- Communicate about incoming and outgoing shipments with district warehouse managers
- Ensure security and timely transfer of Freetown inventory to sites
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 emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualification s/Requirements
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience, or 1+ years of experience and a degree in a related field. Relevant fields include: Warehousing, Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain, International Development, Pharmacy, or similar.
- High attention to detail.
- Demonstrated success responding to a high volume of requests and ability to react to needs with a sense of urgency and a service-oriented mindset.
- Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or proven ability to learn new electronic systems quickly. Intermediate Excel skills.
- Ability to follow established processes and experience implementing process improvements.
- Willingness to do important repetitive tasks and data entry and ability to see their connection to larger team and organizational goals.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25kg and heavier weights with the proper equipment.
Preferred:
- Experience with international pharmaceutical and/or medical supply procurement
- Interest in social justice.
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 require d to apply by email to [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 Friday 14th June 2024
3.) AC Technician (x2)
Description
Vacancy Announcement
Job title: ACU Technician X 2
Work Location: Kono District, Sierra Leone
Department: Infrastructure
Reports to: MEP Officer.
Line Management
Yes
Requisition #
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 Government s 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
. ACU technicians play a vital role within the infrastructure team. The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for actively engaging in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration units for various buildings and structures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proficient in assembling and installing air conditioning and refrigeration units according to specifications and safety standards.
- Skilled in handling and manipulating refrigerant lines, electrical components, and insulation materials during ACU installation.
- Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting issues in ACU systems, including refrigerant leaks, compressor malfunctions, and electrical faults.
- Able to work with a variety of ACU components and materials, such as copper tubing, insulation foam, and electrical wiring.
- Capable of interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to plan and execute ACU installations and repairs effectively.
- Conduct thorough assessments of ACU systems, generating detailed reports on performance, potential issues, and recommended maintenance or upgrades.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members to adjust installation plans as needed, communicating any changes or challenges encountered during the process. eOHgMY1 BIpnb
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents and hazards.
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 emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualification s/Requirements
- High School Diploma, WASSCE or equivalent
- Minimum of five years of experience as an ACU (Air Conditioning Unit) technician required.
- Profound expertise in air conditioning and refrigeration system installation, maintenance, and repair techniques.
- Completion of a technical or vocational school program in HVAC preferred, or relevant hands-on experience in the field.
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including outdoor settings and confined spaces.
- Physically capable of performing manual labor associated with ACU maintenance and repair, including lifting heavy equipment and climbing ladders.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination for precise handling of components and connections within ACU systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes of ACU malfunctions and implement appropriate solutions efficiently.
- Effective communication skills to interact with clients, supervisors, and team members, providing clear reports and updates on ACU maintenance and repair tasks.
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 require d to apply by email to [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 10th June 2024
4.) Medical Officer (x4)
Description
Vacancy Announcement
Job title: Medical Officer (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics) KGH
Work Location: Kono District, Sierra Leone
Department: Clinical Team
Reports to: Department Lead (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics)
Line Management
Yes
Requisition #
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 Government s 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
Koidu Government hospital (KGH) is a Ministry of Health secondary/tertiary hospital located in Kono district supported by Partners In Health. The hospital services include all clinical services: OPD, Internal Medicine, Non communicable diseases clinic, HIV/TB clinic, Infectious diseases Unit for MDR TB, Emergency department for children and adults, Surgery, Anesthesia, RMNH, Pediatrics, Mental Health and supportive central services such as Laboratory, Microbiology lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Biomedical department, Infection Prevention Control (IPC). All the departments are working to deliver the highest standards of care possible and to set a Hub for clinical training for the country for different cadres of health care workers (e.g. nurses, midwives, CHOs, Clinical officers, Physician assistants, Medical students, Junior medical officers, Laboratory technicians and Laboratory scientists).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: General duties:
- To work as part of the KGH Clinical Team (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics ) , providing high quality clinical care services to the local and regional population in conjunction with other health workers working cohesively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Complete daily rounds on the correspondent ward (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics) with the senior staff and in a collaboration with the rest of the clinical team: nurses, CHOs, Clinical officers, SACHOs, etc.
- Manage clinical cases according to national and international clinical guidelines
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Provide general support and supervision throughout the hospital, and across sites, as needed
- Direct supervision and mentorship for CHOs, clinical officers working in the department
- To participate in the morning and departmental meetings in the hospital
- To participate in all processes around clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management/patient safety processes, MDSR/PDSR weekly/monthly meetings
- Providing regular data reports on the inputs/outputs of all clinical services of the department as needed
- Initiating and overseeing Quality Improvement Projects in the hospital to improve practice
- Keeping up to date with current practices and innovations
- Communicate effectively with families, providing them with updates on their infant's condition, explaining treatment options, and offering emotional support.
Teaching & Supervision
- Training and supervision of junior medical, CHOs, COs and midwifery/nursing team that work with him/her and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. Participation in formal and informal teaching of the multi-professional team is expected as part of the role
- To contribute to formal and informal teaching of undergraduate medical students attached to the clinical team and may be asked to provide seminars or lectures eOHgVUd BIpnb
- To undertake educational outreach visits and provide support/advice to other Partners in Health supported facilities within Sierra Leone and One PIH when needed
Management and Leadership
- To contribute to health clinical governance, patient safety, risk and clinical effective processes within the department including active participation in audit and guideline development.
- To actively engage and support the ongoing development and management of all services within the department.
- PIH is committed to multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team working and he/she will be expected to work closely with colleagues both within and outside the department to achieve this aim. As well as with MOH colleagues and management teams
- To actively participate in the effective and appropriate management of resources within the department
- To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate within the hospital and the department in particular.
Research
- To support ongoing research activity and would be encouraged to develop their own research ideas as appropriate. As well as to share accredited and approved relevant research with all staff to ensure that they provide evidence based and current care to clients
Cross-Departmental Support:
- In cases where the need arises, the Medical Officer may be required to provide support to other departments within Koidu Government Hospital. This support may extend to the Emergency Department, General Wards, and the Isolation Ward. This collaborative approach reflects our commitment to holistic health care and the well-being of the community we serve.
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 emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualification s/Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited medical school.
- Valid medical license and registration with the Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Council.
- Desirable a minimum of two years of clinical experience, preferably in a district or regional hospital within Sierra Leone
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
- Proficiency in basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office, Goggle Drive and relevant Social Media
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commitment to providing compassionate care to neonates and their families.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to a resource-limited healthcare environment.
- Commitment to live in Koidu and work full-time exclusively at KGH, following the schedule of shifts and on calls established by the roster in the correspondent department
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 require d to apply by email to [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 Friday 14th June 2024