🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Jhpiego – 3 Positions

Jhpiego is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Technical Officer KP
2.) Senior Technical Officer GEN
3.) Driver

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Technical Officer KP

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University.  For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the  Ministries of Health in partner countries across the globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical  areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal  and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service and in-service), family  planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.

The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in October 2021.  It employs an iterative approach based on a country’s needs, informed by clients and beneficiaries,  targeting high-priority populations and low-coverage and poor-performing areas to achieve HIV  epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works with the government and builds local capacity  to identify and implement proven solutions where they exist and develop innovative solutions to  overcome persistent barriers that affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of the  interdisciplinary health workforce to provide quality, client-centered care, ensuring that individuals will  be informed and empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to treatment, and remain  in care, ultimately contributing to the achievement of HIV epidemic control in Sierra Leone.

Position Overview:  

The Senior (Sr.) Technical Officer KP in collaboration with the Technical Advisors (Tas), will provide  strategic oversight and technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV  services to both the general and key populations (KPs) at program-supported health facilities and drop-in  centers (DICs). One (1) Sr Technical Officer position will be KP-focused and will closely with the KP  Technical Advisor on KP-friendly programming.

The Sr Technical Officer – KP positions will provide strategic support, oversight, and technical assistance  to the implementation of comprehensive facility-based HIV services including PrEP, HTS (including  index testing and HIVST), Care and Treatment, and linkage to care. They will also provide strategic  support to DICs, and health facilities to conduct specific mobile and outreach services, and services  targeting populations (e.g., KPs, men). S/he will work closely with the technical officers to directly  support health facility staff and volunteers at the site and DIC level. S/he will contribute to the  improvement of access and quality of HIV services including the optimization of HTS, referrals/linkages  with HIV/AIDS care and treatment other services (including lab) and the implementation of QI  approaches. S/he will provide mentorship and support to health facility staff and volunteers at health  facilities and DICs in the provision of HIV prevention (including PrEP) optimized HTS (including HIVST

and index testing), adherence counseling, TB screening and prevention, laboratory services, other health  screening and referrals and QI/QA activities.

The position will work with Technical Officers and Advisors to identify capacity and skills gaps and  implement targeted on-the-job training and mentorship for the provision of comprehensive and  highquality HIV, and KP-friendly services. S/he will, in collaboration with the health facility and DIC  staff, provide oversight and mentorship to the project Technical Officers alongside the volunteers at the  health facility and DIC that are supporting demand creation for services, linkages to care, partner tracing,  loss to follow up and peer support. S/he will also collaborate with other organizations and communities  to support HIV services across the continuum of care.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Supports drop-in center volunteers in the coordination, supervision, and provision of  combination and comprehensive HIV services including HIV IEC,STI Screening and  management, IEC on consistent and correct condom and Lubricant use, screening for Hepatitis  B and C and referral, Screening for Tuberculosis and management, screening for mental health  and management/referral, screening for Pregnancy and referral, HIV testing and Services  (HTS), HIVST, PrEP, PEP and Harm reduction services (NSP, OST and overdose  management) and other health services at health facilities.
• Mentors and trains DIC and health facility volunteers and works on combination prevention  interventions for key populations
• Ensures all clinical procedures at DIC and outreaches follow national guidelines and protocols  developed by the NACP and meet PEPFAR minimum requirements.
• Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and hands-on supervision to health facility staff and  volunteers
• Develops patient flow, and protocols and supports site-level standard operating procedures for  comprehensive HIV services
• Ensures linkages of newly diagnosed clients to care and treatment at the DIC and collaborates  with health facility staff and volunteers,
• Supports drop-in center staff to conduct weekly data review meetings and determines pivots  or adjustments to implementation, in collaboration with the SI officers and M&E assistants,
• Provides technical assistance and participates in supportive supervision of clinical staff to  ensure quality healthcare delivery
• Trains counselors and volunteers in HIV, HIVST, PrEP, PEP, community and adherence  counseling, patient advocacy, case management and partner tracing
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with progress as per donor requirements.
• Participates in various learning activities
• Performs other tasks as required by the project

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter  to: [email protected] Clearly state in the subject area the position you are applying  for, if not clearly stated your application will not be considered.

Deadline for the submission of applications: 18th December, 2024 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will receive responses due to the sheer volume of  applications often received. 

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

2.) Senior Technical Officer GEN

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns  Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been  providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the  globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer  treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and newborn  health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service and in-service), family  planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.

The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in  October 2021. It employs an iterative approach based on a country’s needs, informed by  clients and beneficiaries, targeting high-priority populations and low-coverage and poor performing areas to achieve HIV epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works  with the government and builds local capacity to identify and implement proven solutions  where they exist and develop innovative solutions to overcome persistent barriers that  affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of the interdisciplinary health  workforce to provide quality, client-centered care, ensuring that individuals will be  informed and empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to treatment,  and remain in care, ultimately contributing to the achievement of HIV epidemic control in  Sierra Leone.

Position Overview:  

The Senior (Sr.) Technical Officer in collaboration with the Technical Advisors (Tas), will  provide strategic oversight and technical support in the implementation and expansion of  integrated quality HIV services to both the general and key populations (KPs) at program supported health facilities and drop-in centers (DICs). One (1) Sr Technical Officer position  will be KP-focused closely with the KP Technical Advisor on KP-friendly programming.

The Sr Technical Officer positions will provide strategic support, oversight, and technical  assistance to the implementation of comprehensive facility-based HIV services including  PrEP, HTS (including index testing and HIVST), Care and Treatment and linkage to care.  They will also provide strategic support to DICs, and health facilities conduct specific mobile  and outreach services and services targeting populations (e.g., KPs, men). S/he will work  closely with the technical officers to directly support health facility staff and volunteers at  the site and DIC level and contribute to the improvement of access and quality of HIV  services including the optimization of HTS, referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS care and  treatment, other services (including lab) and the implementation of QI approaches. S/he  will provide mentorship and support to health facility staff and volunteers at health facilities  and DICs in the provision of HIV prevention (including PrEP) optimized HTS (including

HIVST and index testing), adherence counseling, TB screening and prevention, laboratory  services, other health screening and referrals and QI/QA activities.

The position will work with Technical Officers and Advisors to identify capacity and skills  gaps and implement targeted on-the-job trainings and mentorship for the provision of  comprehensive and high-quality HIV, and KP-friendly services. S/he will, in collaboration  with the health facility and DIC staff, provide oversight and mentorship to the project  Technical Officers alongside the volunteers at the health facility and DIC that are supporting  demand creation for services, linkages to care, partner tracing, loss to follow up and peer  support. S/he will also collaborate with other organizations and the communities to  support HIV services across the continuum of care.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supports Technical Officers and health facility and drop-in center staff in the  coordination, supervision and provision of optimized HTS (HIVST and index testing),  HIV prevention (including PrEP), linkages to/and care and treatment support, TB and  other health services at health facilities.
• Mentors and trains Technical Officers, health facility staff and volunteers on  comprehensive and quality HIV services across the continuum of care and the clinical  management of people living with HIV, integrated TB screening and prevention, and  counseling provided at health facilities and outreach sites
• Ensures all clinical procedures at health facilities and outreaches follow national  guidelines and protocols developed by the NACP and meet PEPFAR minimum  requirements.
• Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and hands-on supervision to technical officers,  health facility staff, and volunteers
• Develops patient flow, and protocols and supports site-level standard operating  procedures for comprehensive HIV services
• Ensures linkages of newly diagnosed clients to care, in collaboration with health facility  staff and volunteers,
• Supports health facility and drop-in center staff to conduct weekly data review meetings and determines pivots or adjustments to implementation, in collaboration with the SI  officers and SI assistants,
• Provide logistic support and oversight of laboratory sample transport and commodities  and supplies for HIV services
• Provides technical assistance and participates in supportive supervision of clinical staff  to ensure quality health care delivery; supports the DHMTs to do the same in select sites
• Trains counselors and volunteers in HIV, HIVST, PrEP, community, and adherence  counseling, patient advocacy, case management, and partner tracing
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with progress as per donor  requirements.
• Participates in various learning activities
• Performs other tasks as required by the project

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences:

• Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and treatment
• Experience in KP-focused clinical services is a plus
• Excellent written, presentation, communication, and organizational skills in English
• Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring
• Ability to liaise with DHMTs and representatives of stakeholders
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Sierra Leone’s healthcare system, particularly  the public health system, experience living and working in Sierra Leone preferred
• Ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

Required Qualifications: 

• Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, Clinical Officer, or holder of a nursing degree
• Holder of an advanced degree in Public Health or epidemiology will be an added  advantage
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:  [email protected] Clearly state in the subject area the position you are applying for, if  not clearly stated your application will not be considered.

Deadline for the submission of applications: 18th December, 2024 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will receive responses due to the sheer volume of applications  often received. 

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

3.) Driver

Job Details

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns  Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been  providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the  globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer  treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and newborn  health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service and in-service), family  planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.

The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:

Driver (1 Position)

Job Location: Kambia

Reports to: Administrative/Logistics Officer

Job Summary 

Responsible for providing administration support to the Administrative Officer in  transporting Jhpiego staff, partners, and materials to project sites, including loading and  unloading of vehicles. He/she ensures that all vehicles are well-maintained and are driven  in a safe manner, in accordance with the local laws and policies, strictly following traffic  rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Driving 

• Ensures the safety and comfort of all passengers at all times
• Treats all passengers aboard Jhpiego vehicles courteously and respectfully,  regardless of gender, age, religion or nationality
• Uses vehicle for official use only 
• Undertakes delivery of materials and documents with instructions from the  supervisor
• Assists passengers with schedules information and directions on routes

Repair and maintenance 

• Keeps vehicles clean at all times
• Refuels vehicles when required
• Carries out necessary inspections
• Completes daily safety and maintenance checks of vehicles.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on vehicles; (e.g., replace bulbs, refill  radiator water, change tires).
• Ensures timely engine oil change and other lubricants (i.e., brake fluid, engine oil,  when required)
• Ensures that vehicle maintenance for all vehicles is planned for and done on time.
• Ensures license is renewed on expiry

Documentation 

• Maintains accurate records including vehicle logs, fuel, oil change, maintenance  records, and others as required
• Follows Jhpiego safety and security guidelines
• Notifies supervisor of any safety or maintenance concerns

Safety & Security 

• Ensures all passengers properly wear seat belts at all times
• Does not permit unauthorized adults or children to travel in Jhpiego vehicles
• Complies with all applicable safety requirements, laws, and regulations
• Conducts regular safety checks on ALL vehicles, documents findings, and follows  up on action points.

Required Qualification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Minimum of Senior High School Certificate
• Valid driver’s license with accident-free record
• Defensive driving certificate is advantageous
• 5-years’ experience, international organization or corporation experience is  advantageous
• Ability to conduct routine vehicle maintenance
• experience with administrative tasks
• Computer literacy and use of MS Office, email, and internet
• Good knowledge of the basic operations and maintenance requirements of vehicles

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application  letter to: [email protected]

Deadline for the submission of applications: 17th December 2024. Given the urgency to fill  this role applications will be reviewed daily.