Job Vacancy @ Reputable NGO – MITS Assistant/Interviewer (Sierra Leone)

Job Description

A Christian relief and development Non-Governmental Organization  (NGO) working in Sierra Leone with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering,  and injustice through Health, Education, Anti-trafficking in person, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture and  Livelihoods interventions. We seek applications from suitably qualified and competent persons to fill the  position of MITS Assistant/Interviewer.

Position: MITS Assistant/Interviewer

Reports to: Project Manager

Contract: Fixed Term

Salary: Very Attractive

Location: Makeni 

Job Summary: The MITS Assistant/Interviewer will report directly to the CHAMPS MS Team  Supervisors); and he/she is responsible for performing active surveillance to identify under-five death,  stillbirth and support in MITS sampling collection and processing as per established protocols and  conducting verbal autopsy per SOP. This position is highly team oriented, and all candidates must be willing  to be part of an active team. This position requires engagement in facility and community and comfort with  functioning in both urban and rural settings

Responsibilities: 

• Perform active surveillance to identify under-five death and stillbirth within the specified Catchment  area and all facilities
• Maintaining the Death Notification process – interacting with the facility and community reporters on a regular basis and supporting the use of the 117 pathways
• Immediate follow-up of all notifications from 117 and directly from any other sources ● Processing the death notification through Death Management and eligibility determination ● Interact with families to obtain consents
• Facilitate movement of the corpse to the Lab following all protocols
• Support in MITS sampling collection and processing as per established protocols
• Facilitate in the transportation of the bodies to family location after MITS procedures ● Conduct Verbal Autopsies per SOP and submit summary to MS supervisor
• Work closely with data management and information technology staff using electronic tools to  provide high-quality data and observe requirements for data protection and confidentiality

Mission: Working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering and injustice. Country Office: 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Regional Office: 79 Teko Road, Makeni, Sierra Leone

International Headquarters: 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314, USA, www.worldhope.org WHISL-HR/AD: FORM:001 

• Take active role in training and Review Meetings and connecting with Facility and community  Reporters
• Participate actively in Family Feedback – sharing the results of the DeCoDe with the individual  families
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience 

Minimum Certificate is State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) from an accredited and approved  Institution/University or CHA. Additional skills or training in community development, computer training  are a plus and highly desired.

• Minimum 2 years proven working experience with an NGO, INGO or Health Facility in similar  position.
• High level of sensitivity and empathy for bereaved families
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and good teamwork spirit.
• Must be fluent in speaking Krio and Themne
• Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Must NOT hold dual employment / be on payroll from a private or national entity to qualify for this  position. Including but not limited to government pin-code

Suitably qualified and skilled candidates are advised to send in their letter of application with their updated CVs,  current telephone number(s) and copies of their certificates to: [email protected] 

Women and applicants who are familiar with the catchment and its environs are strongly encouraged to  apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mission: Working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering and injustice.

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