Job Vacancy at Partners In Health – Safeguarding Manager
Job title:
Safeguarding Manager
Work Location:
Kono
Department:
Human Resources Department
Report to:
Human Resources Director
Line Management
Yes
Duration of Contract:
Twelve (12) Months with possible extension
Application Status:
External Advert
Partners In Health Sierra Leone LLC (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, Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone LLC (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.
The Safeguarding Manager is a key member of the Human Resources Department working closely with the HR Director, the Regional PSEAH/Safeguarding Advisor, the Executive Director, and other relevant departments to promote of safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and facilitate the development of capacities for our staff, and our patients, families and community members that PIH interacts with in the course of their work. The safeguarding Manager will work to ensure all staff and stakeholders understand the policies and standards as well as develop resources to support PSEAH programs with readily accessible reporting and redress mechanisms for reported cases whether by staff or community members
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The position will primarily work to create and promote a safe and healthy working environment and culture that prevents and condemns sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in all its forms within or outside the organization. S/he will report to the HR Director and and work closely with the Regional PSEAH/Sagehuarding Advior to support the following key delivarables:-
Support HR in implementation of PIH’s PSEAH policy standards and code conduct:
Work with the HR team to ensure that all aspects of HR policy and procedure are supportive of good safeguarding practice including integration of safeguarding standards throughout safe recruitment and the employment contracts.
Work with Directors and Managers to ensure integration and mainstreaming of safeguarding and PSEAH measures in all programme budgets activities, procedures and organisational policies
Support HR and IT department and management in enforcing Data Protection Protocols and implement appropriate procedures to maintain confidentiality of all data gathered in relation to PSEA
Ensure that complaints /reporting measures /standard operating procedures (SOPs) are functional with focal point persons both for staff and community.
Support embedding safeguarding, PSEAH and gender inclusion into PIH’s program designs and M&E frameworks
Work with HR and management to ensure PSEAH policy commitments are embedded in all polices and contracts e.g. HR manual, transport policy, IT policy, communications policy, vendor contracts & MOU with Partners etc.
Implement survivor centered support services including strengthening referral networks
Work with management to ensure availability of resources for responding to survivors of SEAH/ SGBV
Design and help roll-out a safe and survivor centered reporting and feedback mechanisms
Manage and respond to reported cases in collaboration with HR, PSEAH focal point, PSEAH Regional Advisor and leadership. This will include supporting investigations relating to safeguarding and providing professional advice and support to investigators, HR and leadership while maintaining high levels of case confidentiality
Launch and manage a toll-free line for easy case reporting by both staff and community members
Identify survivor support refferal services in community and district level and ensure timely linkage to care and follow-up.
Build capacity and awareness of staff and partners in safeguarding and PSEAH
Work with PSEAH focal point and Regional PSEAH Advisor to develop PSEAH training content and roll-out trainings across PIH staff and partners
Conduct trainings for existing staff members and orientation for new recruits , volunteers, in-terns and community health workers to raise awareness of safeguarding and PSEAH
Conduct tailored trainings for associates including vendors and visitors on PSEAH policy.
Work with Communications Specialist and PSEAH Focal point to to develop, print/publish safeguarding and PSEAH IEC materials to sustain awareness of PIH’s commitments.
Support PIH Sierra Leone to establish and manage culturally and contextually appropriate reporting lines at all levels for those who come into contact with our work.
Build internal and external safeguarding partnerships to strengthen PSEAH across PIH’s networks.
Participate in relevant district and national level stakeholder meetings
Support liaison between PIH and any relevant safeguarding and PSEAH stakeholders, local authorities, national and international partners
Participate in protection, child protection, Case Management, SGBV networks /bilateral meetings and represent PIH Sierra Leone in relevant forums.
Monitoring compliance to PSEAH and learning from practice
Support development of PSEAH M&E framework; data collection tools and support report writing and data review/analysis for improved implementation and decision making.
Establish, implement and monitor community based reporting and feedack mechanisms in collaboration with relevant project teams and key community stakeholders.
Develop data collection tools, reporting tools and case referal pathways for established community based reporting stakeholders
Monitor progress of PSEAH activities within the organisation and provide support where gaps have been identified in form of reports and updates to leadership teams.
Support the continual improvement of PSEAH strategy, policies and practice, sharing areas of best practice and identifying where improvements are required.
Support the establishment and strengthening of safe and gender sensitive and/ survivor centered complaints and feedback mechanisms
Compile statistical information on SEA cases received during the quarter and year and a narrative on key actions undertaken
Support HR in managing PSEAH complaints and investigations.
Work with HR to publicize complaints and investigation procedures among staff, partners and community.
Work with Regional PSEAH Advisor, HR and leadership in coordinating investigatons and responding appropriately to complaints.
Work with HR and leadership to ensure adherence to PIH’s investigation policies and procedures during SEA investigations including guiding the due process to protect survivors and rights of alleged perpetrators during investigations
work with HR and IT department in enforcing Data Protection Protocols and implement appropriate procedures to maintain confidentiality of all data gathered in relation to complains and investigations
Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
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.
Qualification and Experience
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member with a minimum 06 years’ experience of working on Safeguarding/PSEAH. Strong demonstrable experience working to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse as well as identifying and mitigating risks. Experience in conducting SEAH investigations will be an added advantage:
Bachelors or Master degree or equivalent in Social Science / Gender and Development/ Law /Sociology/community Psychology or equivalent degree in other relevant fields with relevant skill and proven expertise in Safeguarding in recent roles in development sector.
Senior experience in Child Protection or demonstrable experience in safeguarding
Demonstrable interest in working to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse
Demonstrable interest in working with young people and communities.
Technical Competencies
Project management experience of at least 5 years and subsequent skills demonstrated
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize workload
Strong communication and active listening skills, strong facilitation and presentation skills and demonstrated proficiency in both written and spoken English and Krio. Additional Knowledge speaking Kono and Mende languages would be an added value.
Experience resolving safeguarding issues preferred
Computer literate including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and influence using a variety of different styles, taking into account cultural differences
Behavioural Competencies
Demonstrable interest and commitment in working to prevent SEAH and in working with survivors of safeguarding incidents.
Empathy for the challenges survivors face in reporting and the pressures an investigation places on all stakeholders, including the alleged perpetrator and management.
The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
The ability to demonstrate integrity throughout the decision making process.
The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and to work in an inclusive and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders.
Exemplary interpersonal relationship skills; ability to collaborate with a staff of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong interest for social justice.
Able to demonstrate sound judgement based on evidence, knowledge and understanding
Willingness to live in a rural area and travel within the district regularly
Methods of Application
Application with detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) including names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees, by email to:
not later than 5:00PM GMT on Thursday, 21st October, 2021.
Please indicate in the email subjectline: “Application for PIH-SL-0016 – Safe Guarding Manager”
PIH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on the basis of sex, religion, tribe, or region. Female applicants are encouraged to apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD COPY APPLICATIONS.
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