🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Freetown, Kabala | Sierra Leone Posted 5 months ago Posted on Administration / Office / Operations, Inventory / Store Keeping, Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Nurse
2.) Prevention Program Coordinator
3.) Community Health Officer
4.) Laboratory Technician
5.) Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
6.) Maintenance Officer
7.) Medical Officer
8.) Store Officer - Administrative Office

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1.) Nurse

Job Description

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 2.4M + patients in care, the majority of these being in Africa. AHF Africa comprises 14 country programs. AHF collaborates with the Governments of these countries through Ministries /Departments of Health (MoH) to provide cutting edge medicine and free HIV and AIDS services, including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.

AHF is registered in Sierra Leone as AHF-Sierra Leone and offers services on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care services in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and other stakeholders. The organisation now seeks to hire a highly competent, dynamic, and experienced person to fill the position below on a two-year contract of employment.

NURSE – 1 Position

This position is for Waterloo Clinic. The position holder shall report to the Medical Officer in Western Area Rural. The Nurse will assist in the daily running of the clinic to ensure patients get quality and timely care in line with AHF and Sierra Leone government standards. May act as a team leader within the scope of the practice guidelines as dictated by the scope of practice of nurses. The holder of this position will perform among others the following duties.

In collaboration with community health officer support all activities at the clinic
Triage clients at clinic.
Provide skilled nursing procedures (i.e. dressing changes).
Organize follow up of clients who have defaulted treatment and care.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered (provided is certified).
Support the formation and management patient support groups at the clinic.
May supervise care given by other cadres including, Medical Assistants, ART Aides and Phlebotomists.
Provides patient and family education.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of a diploma in nursing obtained from a reputable training institution.
A minimum of 3 years of experience working with HIV clients in public health institutions, community services or medical setting.
Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Sierra Leone.

Core competencies.

Should have a client focused approach and a pleasant personality.
Needs to be sensitive to confidentiality and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.
Flexible, proactive, and able to organize work independently as well as work in a team.

To be considered for this recruitment, please.

Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered.

Deadline: Friday 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not request payment or any form of financial transaction in exchange for employment or advancement opportunities.

2.) Prevention Program Coordinator

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 48 countries worldwide and has 2.4M+ patients in care, the majority of these being in Africa. AHF Africa comprises 14 country programs. AHF collaborates with the Governments of these countries through Ministries /Departments of Health (MoH) to provide cutting edge medicine and free HIV and AIDS services, including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.

AHF is registered in Sierra Leone as AHF-Sierra Leone, offers services on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care services in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and other stakeholders. The organisation now seeks to hire a highly competent, dynamic, and experienced persons to fill the positions below.

PREVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR _ South-East Region

Reports to: Prevention and Advocacy Manager

Job Summary:

The Prevention Program Coordinator will ensure implementation of HIV prevention programs in AHF supported health facilities, ensure adherence to SOPs, national guidelines and protocols. He/ she would facilitate the expansion and coverage of prevention program in line with approved program objectives. Strengthen collaboration & partnership with CBO / CSOs and other NGOs to enhance synergy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs aimed at Prevention of HIV (including Testing and Counseling).
Ensure effective implementation of retention activities together with the clinical team and other stakeholders at the site/district/regional levels.
Coordinates the provision of community HCT outreaches according to acceptable protocols and in line with the national guidelines.
Scale up and strengthen the provision of HCT through index testing and provider-initiated testing and counseling approaches.
Coordinate prevention activities for young people in the region, including but not limited to programs like GIRLS ACT, Boys to Men and other Young People’s Program.
Support the design and implementation of prevention programs for MARPs and other key populations (i.e. as female sex workers, Adolescent and young persons as well as PWID).
Contribute to the capacity building of HCWs and staff of CBO partners with respect to HIV prevention programs.
Provides technical assistance to health facilities, CBOs sub-partners on strategic program implementation.
Assist in ensuring coordinated inventory management, performs a monthly stock count and reports appropriately.
Represents AHF in strategic and technical partnerships-at the National and sub-national levels.
Perform other duties as may be assigned as needed.

Education and Experience:

BSc, BA or any relevant qualifications.
MPH would be an added advantage
At least 5 years’ experience in providing HIV prevention activities.
Experience with managing CBO partners a plus.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

To be considered for this recruitment, please

Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered.

Date posted: 17th July 2025

Deadline: Friday, 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) does not request payment or any form of financial transaction in exchange for employment or advancement opportunities.

3.) Community Health Officer

COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER (CHO) – MAGBURAKA

The position holder shall report to the Medical Officer in charge of the region. The Community Health Officer is responsible for co-ordination of all AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) programs at the clinic. S/he provides leadership at the clinic and ensures that AHF’s mission statement, core values, and key partnership standards and practices are the foundation of AHF’s strategies and work. The holders of these positions will perform among others the following duties.

Management and coordination of all clinic activities.
Provides day to day management of HIV/AIDS patients including patients on ART.
Effective and active management of clients at the facility.
Maintenance and ordering of OI’s and other non-pharmaceuticals.
Actively participates and support all Quality improvement initiatives at the facility.
Attends and coordinate/participates in team meetings as requested.
Ensures proper patient record keeping according to the ministry of health guidelines and stock keeping on all drugs at the facility.
Organize for patient follow-up in collaboration with the community programs for default clients.
Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
Responsible for making and sending timely reports to the Medical Officer and the ministry of health.
Works in partnership with the hospital committee team and other stakeholders.
Provides leadership and supervision of junior staff.
Responsible for management of petty cash at the facility.
Other duties as may be assigned depending on programmatic need.

Education and/or Experience

Diploma in clinical medicine obtained from a reputable training institution.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing HIV positive patients.
Must be registered with the Clinical Officer Council of Sierra Leone.

To be considered for this recruitment, please.

Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered.

Date posted: 17th July 2025

Deadline: Friday, 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) does not request payment or any form of financial transaction in exchange for employment or advancement opportunities.

4.) Laboratory Technician

The organisation now seeks to hire a highly competent, dynamic, and experienced persons to fill the positions below.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – KENEMA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

The position holder shall report to the Community Health Officer. The Laboratory Technician provide laboratory oversight and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in all program sites. Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff. Ensures that high quality of laboratory services is maintained. The holders of these positions will perform among others the following duties.

Participates in planning and oversight for the laboratory function.
Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality of services and maximizing the use of all resources.
Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for all lab technicians and other lab staff involved with the program site.
Conducts quality control checks for all required lab tests for the program.
Participates in the development and replication of the laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centres.
Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff in the project.
Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF-Sierra Leone for all project sites.
Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the project sites.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of diploma in laboratory technology obtained from a reputable training institution.
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a similar role.
Must be registered with the Sierra Leone National Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board.
Should have counselling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Should have a client focused approach and a pleasant personality.
Needs to be sensitive to confidentiality and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.

To be considered for this recruitment, please.

Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered.

Date posted: 17th July 2025

Deadline: Friday 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) does not request payment or any form of financial transaction in exchange for employment or advancement opportunities.

5.) Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Reports to: Medical Manager

Location: Freetown

Job Summary:

The M&E Manager leads the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to track program performance and impact. He/She will oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting, design evaluations to guide program improvement, and strengthen the use of data for planning and decision-making, particularly within the context of HIV/AIDS response. The role combines strategic leadership, systems development, and capacity building to ensure evidence-based programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and guidance on program monitoring and evaluation to meet AHF global and Government of Sierra Leone reporting requirements.
Manages country level Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting activities for AHF Intervention across all supported districts in Sierra Leone.
Provide technical assistance to states and sites programs in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement.
Manage the country program’s data reporting cycle to ensure high quality and complete data are sent to the Bureau/Global office on a periodic basis, or when required.
Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets and share program output data with the technical leads
Work in collaboration with states team to follow up on Monitoring & Evaluation activities at the program sites to ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users.
Supervise Formative & Operations research, and other longitudinal studies in the country including development of study protocol and abstract.
Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen the country’s M&E activities and contributes to the development and review of appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs.
Work with the country, state office staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program Monitoring and Evaluation of AHFs activities in Sierra Leone and its reporting requirements.
Facilitate timely reporting of the organization data reports to NACP and DHMT.
Carryout routine monitoring visits to all project sites, including the conduct of Data validation and Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) using official tools, preparation of monthly reports, and supportive supervision.
Manages the development and maintenance of computerized data capture of the program and provide technical assistance and training to the staff at the sites responsible for data entry.
Support the rollout of EMR together with NACP and other implementing partners.
Any other duty designated by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

Facilitate and support the preparation, collation, analysis and dissemination of major HIV/AIDS reports generated within the program.
Provide leadership and guidance on program monitoring and evaluation to meet AHF global and Government of Sierra Leone reporting requirements.

Education and Experience:

- Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, preferably with specialization in the Epidemiology track.
- Significant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of international funded programs.
- Proven record of establishing M & E systems, designing and conducting evaluations and will have experience of a number of statistical software packages commonly used for data analysis.
- Demonstrate competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
- Strategic thinker with people skills and managerial, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills.
- Demonstrate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, STATA, Epi-Info, DHIS2, OpenMRS and advance skills in the use of other analytical tools.
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to take initiative and to be flexible depending on changing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience providing and facilitating training; experience setting up training programs and workshops preferred.

Date posted: 17th July 2025

Deadline: Friday, 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) does not request payment or any form of financial transaction in exchange for employment or advancement opportunities.

6.) Maintenance Officer

The organisation now seeks to hire a highly competent, dynamic, and experienced persons to fill the positions below.

MAINTENANCE OFFICER – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FREETOWN

The position holder shall report to the Operations Manager. To provide site support as a handyman for running errands and other support functions, repairs and ensure the safety and security of AHF property at the country office. Minor electrical installation, minor plumbing and carpentry works and general fault oversight and faulty operations. The holders of these positions will perform among others the following duties.

To ensure that office/clinic premises are clean and tidy both in and outside.
To take care of the garden by pruning and watering and keeping it clean.
Ensure tea items are ready for staff to have tea/coffee.
To ensure the safety of AHF property.
Serve as security guard for the early period of the day in the admin office/clinic.
Receive visitors and bring to the reception after scrutiny.
Help with photocopying, binding and other office/clinic runs.
Maintains generator logbook, accounting for all fuel consumption/ costs, minimizes fuel cost, and does not permit anyone to operate the generator, unless authorized to do.
Maintains cleanliness of the generator and its surroundings.
Reports damages, abuse, repairs and arranges any replacements immediately with approval from the immediate supervisor. Does not undertake/order repairs without approval.
Ensure that all properties under his/her care is always secured from loss or damage.
Responsible for office keys and is not to turn over keys to any other person other than his supervisor without prior approval.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of BECE or WASCE with at least 2 years minimum working experience with NGOs in Freetown Sierra Leone.
Ability to read with capability of report writing, prompt and effective communication are ideal.

To be considered for this recruitment, please

Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered.

Date posted: 17th July 2025

Deadline: Friday 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) does not request payment or any form of financial transaction in exchange for employment or advancement opportunities.

7.) Medical Officer

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MEDICAL OFFICER – Bo

The position holder shall report to the Medical Manager. The position of Medical Officer is a combination of technical and leadership roles. It involves delivery of effective and efficient health services at the health unit and in the community and maintaining strategic collaborations, reporting, and ensuring highest standards of health care. The Medical Officer will mentor junior staff to provide quality HIV services. The holders of these positions will perform among others the following duties.

Provides clinical care in conjunction with other team members.
Ensures provision of high-quality care and service delivery at the facility.
Responsible for patient chart review and peer review following the guidelines established by the Policies and Procedures Committee
Constitutes and oversees activities of a clinical team and ensures that the team meets regularly.
Ensures that staff adhere to and operate according to set national and international standards.
Provides supervision and mentorship of medical providers and evaluates staff performance.
Ensures adherence to AHF financial guidelines as well as financial discipline and integrity of the center.
Plans, budgets and coordinates outreaches for prevention, testing, care, and treatment
Ensures proper management and maintenance of logistics, supplies, equipment, and infrastructure of the clinics.
Ensures timely compilation of reports including accountabilities and on-ward submission to Medical Manager/CPD.

Qualifications and Experience:

Medical Degree (M.D) or its equivalent obtained from a reputable training institution.
Minimum of at least 3-5 years’ experience providing clinical care
Prior experience treating HIV positive patients.
Experience in managing a team and building capacity in resource-limited settings.
Ability to work in a public sector environment to accomplish goals and favorably influence decision making processes in a diplomatic and collaborative manner.
Familiarity with current HIV&AIDS and TB management practices, and protocols

Core competencies.

Fluency in English required and proficient in at least two spoken local languages in project sites.
Pro-active approach and flexible attitude to work.
Flexible, self-motivating and ability to organize work independently.
Dynamic, entrepreneurial individual with a proven track record in analysis, problem solving, training and supply chain management.

To be considered for this recruitment, please.

Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered.

Date posted: 17th July 2025

Deadline: Friday 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) does not request payment or any form of financial transaction in exchange for employment or advancement opportunities.

8.) Store Officer - Administrative Office

Store Officer- Administrative Office- Freetown

Summary of the position

The post holder will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for the security of AHF-Sierra Leone stores area and all inventory held to ensure adequate custody of the organization’s valuables. This function will be executed by ensuring strict adherence to practices that comply with agreed best practices for the efficient performance of stores including maintaining optimal stock levels, good record management, timely stores processes, ensuring stocks held meet the requirements and specifications to meet the day to day demands, collaboration/coordination with relevant departments/sites/stakeholders to ensure optimal operation and adherence to AHF policies and procedures Be accountable for the efficient and effective use of the working tools.

. The holder of this position will perform among others the following duties:

Receive goods from suppliers, both internal and external, and verify them against approved documentation i.e., Purchase Order, delivery notes, etc. for storage and application in accordance with the organization’s program needs.
Ensures all commodities received in store are stored in a proper and safe manner. Stock cards should be allotted to each item.
Adequately inspect delivered items for quality and order specifications and promptly notify user department of any deviations from specifications.
Ensure the integrity of the stores area is always maintained.
Promptly issue commodities to respective users (persons/departments) against duly approved stores requisitions.
Ensure accurate accountability of all transactions to and from stores.
Regularly reconcile physical stocks with the stores records and notify the supervisor immediately in case of any discrepancies.
Ensures timely dispatch & adequate packaging of commodities to facilitate safe delivery to destined healthcare centers. And coordinate with external dispatch agents to ensure good quality service in line with engagement/contract stipulations.
Prepare and generate inventory usage reports for accounting purposes or as required in a timely manner.
Provide relevant information to management on the status of inventory in the stores especially slow-moving commodities, commodities nearing expiry, disoriented commodities requiring management action.
Manage the use of all hand tools and equipment in stores.
Facilitate periodic checks of quantities and quality of inventory held in stock and participate in periodic general physical stock counts at least quarterly.
Timely update of inventory management system (ERP) and periodically reconcile system records with the physical quantities in stock.
Coordinate and monitor services of casual personnel that may from time to time be engaged to do specific activities in the store.
Monitor stock movements and actively participate in forecasting of supplies including drugs, equipment, and laboratory reagents.
Ensure proper documentation and filing of inventory records.
Undertakes other duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

Diploma in Pharmacy, Supplies Chain and Stores Management, Procurement or equivalent relevant qualification.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working medical stores or warehouse.
Experience in pharmaceutical warehousing or being a pharmacy technician is an added advantage.
Professional computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, internet, and email
Ability to communicate and perform within an international and multicultural team

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to read and interpret documents pertaining to packaging, supplies, shipment and deliveries. Ability to communicate well with vendors and other relevant individuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to make simple analysis and interpretation are important.
- Sensitive to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS patient issues
- Basic literacy on HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
- Ability to prepare reports and participate in teamwork.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Result oriented

Honesty and high integrity

To be considered for this recruitment, please.

Address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered.

Date posted: 17th July 2025

Deadline: Friday, 1st August 2025 at 5:00pm