The Aberdeen Women’s Centre (AWC) in Freetown provides a broad variety of free services to the women, teenagers and children of Sierra Leone. The hospital offers the only comprehensive fistula repair service in the country, has the second busiest maternity unit in the country, boasts an Outpatient Children’s Clinic which treats 20,000 children annually and runs an educational support program for teenage mothers including family planning.

For its operations, AWC is looking for qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the following position:

Position:       Teacher

Job Type:       Full time

Job Location:           Aberdeen Freetown

Department:      Programmes

Reports to:       Programmes Manager

Purpose of the Role

AWC is looking to hire a Teacher to provide basic literacy and numeracy classes, as well as other educational programs and skill training (e.g. bead work), on a full-time basis.

Job Overview

The Teacher is directly under the supervision of the Programs Manager. The Programs Manager would provide support supervision and direction of all line activities in line with AWC philosophy and mode of operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide basic schooling (literacy & numeracy) for the AWC patients.
• Work one on one with the fistula women and girls for teaching purposes.
• Provide teaching on community health issues: diarrhea, malaria, VVF, HIV, worms, and others in collaboration with the ward supervisor and nurses.
• Coordinate and conduct the arts and crafts program to teach the women new skills and crafts.
• Collaborate with the Programs Manager and share ideas for activities.
• Inform the Fistula Programs Manager when new supplies are needed.
• Maintain a proper and clean working environment.
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Preferably 1-2 years’ previous experience working for an NGO/humanitarian work
• Experienced teacher in numeracy & literacy, social sciences
• Experience in teaching arts & crafts
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Good interpersonal and mobilization skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, be resourceful and lead teams
• Have an excellent knowledge of gender-based violence, maternal health and women’s rights
• Have a positive and friendly attitude towards multiple cultural groups
• Capable to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
• Completely fluent in Krio and English. Other local languages are welcomed
• An understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Salary Scale 

• Gross Salary – SLL 37,582.44 ( Inclusive of Benefits)

How to apply

Applicants should send their CV (max 4 pages) and a one page Cover Letter to the Human Resources and Admin Manager, Aberdeen Women’s Centre via email to awc.recruitment@aberdeenwomenscentre.org with the subject line “NEVIS teacher” not later than Friday, 12th May 2023.

We are an equal opportunities employer”.  Women are strongly encourage to apply.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.