National Emergency Medical Service Government of Sierra Leone   Ministry of Health and Sanitation

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National Emergency Medical Service is an emergency health project designed and implemented by the  Ministry of Health and Sanitation of Sierra Leone with the aim of strengthening ambulance referrals  within the country. Our core mandate is to save lives promptly and professionally.

National Emergency Medical Service is looking for young energetic, dynamic national individuals to fill the  following vacant positions.

Position: District Operations Coordinator

Duty Station: Karene District/Kamakwie (with occasional field visits to other  locaties within Sierra Leone)

Major Responsibilities 

⮚ Complete annual evaluations for staff as assigned

⮚ Direct the day-to-day supervision of all NEMS assets, including ambulances, paramedic and drivers’  duty roster, and mission.

⮚ Conduct daily station maintenance checks through Drivers Team Leaders

⮚ Perform daily equipment malfunction check and processing of all send-outs for repair ⮚ Responsible for weekly and monthly reporting of field department operations and expenses to  Regional Operations Coordinator and Field Operations Manager.

⮚ Accurately prepare and submit a variety of reports and records including, but not limited to, supply  requisitions, incident reports, shift reports, feedback reports from the team, DHMT reports, In charges reports, partners meeting reports, maternal death review meeting reports, fuel chit book  and/receipt reports

⮚ Ensure that all necessary Referral Forms documentation are completed within the required  timeframe and complies with all NEMS current policies and procedures

⮚ Monthly clarification with the Referral Coordinator (s) for the number of referrals conveyed that need  operations attention and reporting.

⮚ Ensure the ambulances receive fuel for operations in collaboration with the Admin & Logistics  department.

⮚ Duly interface with fuel dealers to stimulate positive rapport that will enhance consistent fuel supplies  for NEMS ambulances

⮚ Submit all refuel receipts to the Logistics Officer (receipt and photos of dashboard readings)

⮚ Utilize petty cash judiciously and in consultation with the Finance department, the Field Operations  Manager, and the Workshop Manager

⮚ Liquidate all financial transactions with valid receipts and petty cash summary on an Excel sheet to  the Senior Finance Officer and Field Operations Manager.

⮚ Notify Call Center of staffing at the beginning of the shift and update Call Center of any staffing level  changes via duty roster;

⮚ Assure all chores are assigned and completed per the established chore sheet for the shift;

⮚ Take calls from personnel calling off their shift which might be eminent to the operations

⮚ Help the Tracking Officer and/or Call Centre Supervisor to analyze ambulance movement reports.

Educational Requirements:  

Minimum Bachelors’ degree in Public Health, Administration or related course of study from a recognized  university.

Masters in Public Health or Development Studies is an advantage

49 J Spur rd, Freetown, Sierra Leone  

National Emergency Medical Service Government of Sierra Leone   Ministry of Health and Sanitation

Required skills 

⮚ Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgment and decision. ⮚ Extensive Driving skills and Possess a valid driving License

⮚ Leadership & coordination skills

⮚ Planning, supervion & Inter-personal skills

⮚ Ability to work collaboratively with others.

⮚ Computer literacy in Microsoft packages

⮚ Fluency in both written and spoken English

⮚ Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Experience: 

Minimum Three years relevant job experience in a similar role.

Masters in Public Health or Development Studies is an advantage

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs with Covering letter along, copies of all certificates  relevant to the position with at least 3 references. Applications should be addressed to the Admin &  Human Resource Manager via email: mohsnemsrecruitment@gmail.com. Or through hand delivery to the  following address.

NEMS Head Office

62 Spur Road, Freetown

Deadline for submission of applications is 31st July 2023. Only Applicants that meet the specifications will  be shortlisted for interviews. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

62 Spur rd, Freetown, Sierra Leone