Job Vacancies @ AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) – 12 Positions

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

1.) Medical Manager
2.) Data Entry Clerk (x6)
3.) Driver
4.) Linkage & Retention Officer
5.) Medical Officer
6.) Nurse In-Charge Kabala Clinic
7.) Nurse

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Medical Manager

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 2.3M+ 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.

MEDICAL MANAGER – Country Office

The Medical Manager role is core to the management team for AHF Sierra Leone program and reports to the Country Program Director. The responsible person in this role takes the lead in overseeing successful planning, implementation, and monitoring of AHF Sierra Leone technical programs. It entails strategic leadership, planning, and oversight of medical, prevention and M&E departments of the program. He/ she oversees health worker management, training, supervision, mentorship, goal setting & performance management; stakeholder engagement on matters concerning technical aspects of the program; ensures continuous quality management of the services delivered and participates in direct service delivery. The holder of this position will perform among others the following duties:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of medical services, ensuring alignment with AHF’s mission, quality standards, and national guidelines.
• Ensure high-quality patient care through regular clinical audits, direct service delivery during site visits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate annual and routine planning for clinical activities, resource acquisition, and network expansion to support client growth, retention, and return-to-care.
• Participate in recruitment, supervision, mentorship, and performance management of clinical, prevention, and M&E staff.
• Maintain adequate supply chains for drugs and consumables and ensure effective logistics and inventory management systems.
• Allocate 50% of time to staff support, supervision, mentorship, and capacity-building through CME, coaching, and leadership development.
• Design and lead national and district-level clinical quality improvement interventions and monitor the implementation of QA/QI action plans.
• Analyse clinical and programmatic data, support operational research, and facilitate development and implementation of SOPs and service delivery guidelines.
• Provide leadership in program documentation, reporting, and knowledge management by capturing best practices, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Engage stakeholders including government, partners, and communities, representing AHF in technical working groups and collaborative initiatives

Qualifications and Experience:

• The minimum requirement is a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
• He/she must have a minimum of seven years working experience in the medical field; five of which must be in HIV Care and treatment of which two must be in HIV related quality management and leadership role at national level is required.
• He/she must have demonstrable skills in use of computerized/ electronic medical, performance improvement and logistics management systems.
• He/she should have the 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

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: Tuesday 29th April 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.) Data Entry Clerk (x6)

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 2.3M+ 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.

Data Entry Clerk – 6 Positions

These positions are based at the Jenner Wright – Freetown, Moyamba, Magburaka, Panguma, Cottage and Kabala Clinics. The Data Entry Clerk (DEC) is responsible for the entry of clinic records into available medical records systems. This job entails ensuring that the records are accurately collected, collated, cleaned, updated and reports generated in a timely manner. DEC will also work closely with other clinic staff in responding to data needs in the clinic. The holder of this position will perform among others the following duties.

• Prepare, sort, and accurately enter data from source documents into designated databases.
• Collect, verify, and consolidate data from clinics, surveys, and research activities in alignment with AHF data requirements.
• Ensure availability and correct usage of approved data tools at the site level.
• Ensure all source documents are filed securely and are retrievable for review when needed.
• Review and compare entered data with source documents to identify discrepancies between AHF databases and DHIS2 platforms and perform corrections as necessary.
• Conduct weekly chart data audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standard practices.
• Submit verified data into the approved databases (AHF and DHIS2), generate error reports for correction and perform regular backups as per AHF data security protocol.
• Generate weekly and monthly data reports/summaries for review by the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager and subsequently disseminated to the clinical and prevention teams.
• Respond to routine data-related inquiries and provide timely feedback on data discrepancies or concerns.
• Monitor the status of data transmission and resolve issues as reported by the system.
• Participate in clinic meetings and contribute to discussions on data trends and performance improvement.
• Support M&E Manager and clinical staff during data verification exercises and supervision visits.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
• One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer literate

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: Tuesday 29th April 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.

3.) Driver

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 2.3M+ 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.

Driver for Bo Clinic

This position is based at the Bo Clinic. The driver drives assigned personnel on official duties. S/He supports community outreaches so that the prevention and treatment efforts are scaled up and provides logistical support to the administrative office and clinics in the Southern Region.

• Drives safely and responsibly at all times, must be knowledgeable about, and comply with Government of Sierra Leone driving / traffic and parking rules & regulations.
• Driving assigned AHF personnel on official duties.
• Picks up, drops off, and delivers documents, quotes, invoices, financial reports, logistical requirements and for all AHF programs.
• Picks up and drops off AHF guests from/to the airport or from any other point of departure.
• Maintains vehicle logbook, accounting for all mileage and fuel consumption/ costs, minimizes fuel cost and does not permit anyone to drive the vehicle, unless authorized to do.
• Maintains cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Maintains vehicle in good mechanical order and completes and submits weekly log sheets to support this.
• Reports damages, abuse, repairs and arranges any replacements immediately with approval from the immediate supervisor. Does not undertake/order repairs without approval
• Ensure that vehicle under his/her care is secured from loss or damage at all times.
• Is NOT to use the vehicle for unofficial purposes or after working hours without prior approval.
• Must NOT consume alcohol or drugs while on duty and should not smoke in the vehicle

Qualifications & Experience:

• Secondary education preferably WASCE Certificate
• Valid driver’s license with at least 5 years minimum working experience, 3 of which is with NGOs or international agencies in 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.

Deadline: Friday April 29th 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.

4.) Linkage & Retention Officer

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 2.3M+ 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.

Linkage & Retention Officer – Kailahun Government Hospital

The position holder shall report to the Nurse In-Charge. The position of Linkage & Retention Officer is an important service working with a multidisciplinary team at the regional level. The job holder will ensure effective coordination, planning, supportive Supervision, capacity building, reporting and performance review/assessments of linkage and retention activities. The holders of these positions will perform among others the following duties.

• Support clinics to ensure linkage and retention operations are consistent with standard operating procedures or protocols.
• Ensure the requisite resources are available to facilitate implementation of linkage and retention activities.
• Ensure linkage and retention activities are planned with clear performance targets.
• Build alliances with other health providers to ensure clients and patients are connected to non-biomedical support services.
• Ensure all linkage and retention operations in different clinics under their jurisdiction are effectively coordinated.
• Work with other health service providers, government clinics and partners to develop functional referral directories that will be used to ease tracking of clients. He or she must equally ensure smooth relationships between providers and partners.
• Build the capacity /training for all Linkage & Retention Assistants and Community Tracers to ensure service delivery complies with laid down procedures.
• Arrange client engagement sessions such as focus group discussions and interviews to identify factors that affect their continued engagement in care and relay this feedback in an organized and timely manner to the clinic team.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of Degree in any of the following disciplines: Psychology, Guidance & Counselling, Social Work & Social Administration, Social Sciences, Nursing, or a related relevant field obtained from a reputable training institution.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with HIV clients in public health institutions, community services or medical setting.
• Must have experience working with people living with HIV and AIDS, and or other chronic illness, substance users, and persons with mental diagnoses.

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: Tuesday 29th April 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.

5.) Medical Officer

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 2.3M+ 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.

MEDICAL OFFICER – Bo Government Hospital AHF clinic 

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.

Deadline: Tuesday 29th April 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.

6.) Nurse In-Charge Kabala Clinic

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 2.3M+ 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 In- Charge Kabala Clinic – 1 Position

The position holder shall report to the Medical Officer in Makeni.  The Nurse in charge will manage 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

• Plans and provides skilled nursing care to clients on an outpatient basis
• Supervise activities of Nurses, Dispensers, Linkage coordinator Counselors, HIV Medics and ART aides to ensure professionalism in delivery of work and continuous improvement in quality of services delivered
• Trains, mentors and coaches staff under her/his supervision with the overall aim of improving standards and quality of care
• Leads the implementation of protocols to improve triage, patient appointments management, pharmacy inventory management, linkage to care, adherence and quality improvement of nursing care.
• Monitors and supervises the dispensing of drugs and prescription of drug refills by Nurses and HIV Medics
• Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
• Provides patient and family education and counseling
• Coordinates nursing care to outreach posts in lower health facilities as planned by the site in-charges
• Assists staff to inculcate and promote the practice and discipline of confidentiality
• Ensures proper management of medical wastes and infection control procedures are maintained by all staff in the facility
• Leads and coordinates meetings with the nursing team, counselors, and other lay providers and also participates in general staff meetings once every month
• Participates/leads CMEs for staff under supervision at least once every month
• Maintains a management plan to ensure patients stay adherent to their medication
• Assists medical staff with examinations and procedures.
• Consults with other team members on patient care and fosters team building.
• Other duties as assigned

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the capacity to undertake each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• Must be double-trained at registered level or its equivalent from an accredited nursing training institution.
• Should have a diploma in Nursing administration or its equivalent
• Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives council
• Must have served for at least 8-10 years as a health worker.

License:

• Must possess a valid practicing license and be registered with the Nurses and Midwives council.

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: Tuesday 29th April 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.

7.) Nurse

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international non- profit NGO based in Los Angeles, California, USA. AHF operates across 45 countries worldwide and has 2.3M+ 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 Mile 91 in Tonkolili district. The position holder shall report to the Medical Officer in Makeni. 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: Tuesday 29th April 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.