Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health (PIH) – 5 Positions

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

1. Receive and store appropriately drugs, medical consumables and supplies, laboratory reagents and consumables managed under Jojoima Pharmacy Warehouse, and all non-clinical materials and equipment managed under Jojoima non-clinical warehouse.
2. Provide high quality customer services to program requestors
3. Ensure that every single product transaction in the stock is well recorded and updated in Openboxes e-management system and on respective paper-based stock card
4. File stock cards of the stocked out items systematically.
5. File Goods Receipts (GRN) and Delivery Notes systematically.
6. Regularly monitor refrigerators and room temperatures to ensure medicines and stock are kept at appropriate conditions.
7. Follow good picking practices and ensure all items are properly stored in their designated bin locations after picking.
8. Ensure that inventory is rotated according to the FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) principles to minimize expiries.
9. Ensure the cleanliness of the warehouse
10. Track all expired pharmaceutical inventory through the inventory control system to ensure that no expired products remain on shelves/pallets.
11. Alert the warehouse officer about potential shortages or stock-outs of products anticipated within the next three months.
12. Collaborate closely with the Warehouse Officer and other team members to ensure smooth operations, including any planned physical inventory checks.
13. Ensure all shipments are thoroughly checked before leaving the warehouse.
14. Execute additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.

1. Knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
2. Ability to follow established processes and experience implementing process improvements.
3. Knowledge about the good storage practice of pharmaceutical products and other health commodities
4. Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
5. Openness to change and willingness to explore new ideas; adapting to different situations and being open-minded
6. Adhering to moral and ethical principles in all actions and decisions, demonstrating integrity and honesty in professional and personal interactions.
7. Proficient in using inventory management software and Microsoft Office applications
8.   Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
9. Physical ability to lift and move heavy items.
10. Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks (if applicable and required).
11. Proven ability to learn new electronic management Information systems (e-LMIS) quickly.

Preferred: 

• Experience with international pharmaceutical and/or medical warehouse operation
• Interest in social justice.

Qualification:

1. High school diploma or equivalent with a proven certificate or diploma in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is a plus.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in a medical or humanitarian organization.
3. Knowledge of fundamental warehouse operations and inventory control procedures.

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PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

PIH-Sierra Leone is supporting the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in the implementation of the five-year World Bank funded QEHSSSP health systems strengthening project that will implement a comprehensive Hub-and-Spoke approach in 5 districts in Sierra Leone through focused investments in staff, stuff, space, systems and nutrition.

Through the project, Partners in Health, in the leadership of Ministry of Health and Sanitation, will be supporting 3 health facilities in the district (Jojoima, Buedu and Bandajuma) through comprehensive health systems strengthening approaches to develop these sites as sites for comprehensive Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child Adolescent Health and Nutrition services.

The State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) is a critical member of the clinical staff at PIH. SECHNs work collaboratively alongside other health workers in the health facility eg CHOs, MCH Aides, CHAs and support staff to provide high quality care to patients and their families. The positions will be based in one of the health facilities in Kailahun: Jojoima CHC, Buedu CHC or Yawei Bandajuma CHC

General Nursing:

• Triage patients presenting to the clinic based on their level of acuity;
• Ensures that patients presenting to the clinic are managed appropriately including identifying those who need transfer to a higher level of care.
• Obtain and document patients’ vital signs, recognizing and responding to abnormal vital signs appropriately.
• Maintain proper patient records through effective documentation.
• Provide health education to the patients and their care-givers.
• Deliver high standards of care in collaboration with the rest of the clinical team.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly reports to be submitted to the appropriate departments for further analysis. Display high level of commitment by being adaptable and being able to function in a busy work environment, including rotating to other units at the clinic as required
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality and involve families in the plan of care.
• Promote patient/family-centered care to ensure that their needs are met.
• Engage and participate in clinical education or in-service training as determined by the Clinical Lead of the facility, Nurse Educator or the Nursing Lead.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and other related studies that could improve on the delivery of care to patients.
• Perform other duties related to the role, as may be required by the Clinical Lead or Nursing Lead.

Nutrition and Feeding: 

• Ensure that all patients are receiving the right diet according to age and diagnosis.
• Encourage lactating mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding.
• Ensure that Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) patients are receiving their supplies according to the protocol.
• Ensure that motherless infants are receiving their supplies according to the protocol.
• Ensure that Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) patients and care-givers are educated on the preparation of local diet.

HIV/TB Clinic:

• Promote continuous medical education among other clinical staff.
• Conduct pre- and post- diagnosis counseling for patients, as well as education on adherence to treatment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the department lead or Clinical Lead of the facility.
• Ensures that all emergency cases are prioritized and seen appropriately regardless of the time of the day.
• Be willing to work or rotate to other department as determined by your supervisor or Clinical Lead.

RMNCAH Services:

• Provide high quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to pregnant women, new mothers and their babies, including provision of the full package of antenatal care services as per the Sierra Leone national protocols and guidelines for emergency and obstetric and newborn care.
• Do triage and monitor the vital signs of patients when needed
• Actively participate in the identification and management of antenatal complications requiring treatment, follow-up and clinical management.
• Provide high quality and timely basic emergency care for obstetric complications during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods for both inpatient and outpatient based pregnant women.
• Support the post-partum mothers in the PNC ward for early initiation of breast feeding and provision of essential newborn care practices.
• Provide counselling to the pregnant women throughout the continuum of pregnancy and postpartum period including postpartum family planning services.
• Support in provision of counselling for and provision of family planning services.
• Rotate to other departments as the need arises.

• Current and valid clinical license, (SECHN Certificate and License).
• Clinical experience in Maternal and Child Health, HIV/TB, NCD and General Nursing preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, must be able to take initiative and problem-solve, and must be flexible.
• Ability to work well with a team, be dependable, and hard-working.
• Ability to be adaptable and function well in a busy work environment, including rotating to other units as required.
• Commitment to social justice and human rights.
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for PIH’s mission and values.
• Priority will be given to qualified candidates working as volunteers in the designated health facilities.

Must NOT hold dual employment from private or national consolidated funds.

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Our Work in Sierra Leone

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

The Health Informatics Specialist is working under the supervision of the eHealth Manager and under the strategic oversight of the SHIS Lead. This position is a technical position that adds technical expertise to the eHealth unit for all digital health interventions happening at Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) and PIH-SL EMR expansion projects. The position will support PIH-SL’s Strategic Health Information System (SHIS) and District Health Management Team (DHMT), in uplifting digital health interventions in Sierra Leone, as this position will provide technical expertise and medical informatics insights. The role will be a pillar in bridging the collaboration between IT, software development, clinical and data custodian stakeholders.

• Support end-users of HIS such as EHRs (OpenMRS), mHealth (CommCare) and reporting (DHIS2, Data Warehouse) systems
• Actively monitor HIS system data for compliance with SOPs and implementation success.
• Support the interoperability of HIS systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinicians, administrators, data analysts, IT professionals) to identify and refine clinical and reporting workflows for the MCOE.
• Document clinical and reporting workflows as requirements for development of HIS tools (EHR and Reporting)
• Conduct usability and user-acceptance testing on HIS systems.
• Communicate and collaborate closely with PIH-Boston SIS and MedInfo teams on RMNCH-related digital health projects.
• Liaise with SHIS managerial levels for updates, approvals, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the MOHS digital health team to ensure that PIH-SL digital solutions comply with government standards and protocols for MCOE projects.
• Mentor and build technical capacity for digital solutions within the SHIS department, including training eHealth officers and other members of the team where needed.
• Develop training content to facilitate smooth transitions and promote user acceptance of digital health systems like mHealth.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing activities with Boston SIS, including periodic updates on digital health advancements.
• Ensure proper documentation and create workflow charts for the utilization and implementation of digital tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, ICT, management information systems, information technology, health informatics, or a related field.  Master’s degree added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the digital health or health informatics domain.

• Experience in the implementation of business intelligence tools. Power BI preferable.

• Experience with end-user support, documenting system workflows
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal direction.

• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work in diverse settings.

• Exceptional communication skills for engaging with end-users and other stakeholders.

• Proven ability to build relationships and foster collaboration among teams including system users.

• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning in informatics.

• Experience working in hospital organizations or medical settings.

• Familiarity with patient management tools and workflows.

Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

PIH-Sierra Leone is supporting the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in the implementation of the five-year World Bank funded QEHSSSP health systems strengthening project that will implement a comprehensive Hub-and-Spoke approach in 5 districts in Sierra Leone through focused investments in staff, stuff, space, systems and nutrition. The project will be implemented in 5 districts of Sierra Leone- Kailahun, Bonthe, Falaba, Tonkolili and Western Area Rural.

The Operations and Facility Management Advisor is a critical member of the PIH Sierra Leone team and will work collaboratively with the clinical and support services staff to provide technical assistance to the District Health Management Team in optimal operationalization of project supported health facilities including: DHMT operations; HR management of the health facility, strengthening the supply chain management of the project procured drugs and commodities, developing and implementing systems for routine and emergency maintenance of the health facility infrastructure and equipment, implementing SOPs for patient pathway through the health facility, supporting the referral systems and financial and commodity management for the selected health facilities.

She/he will work closely internally with the Senior Director of Operations, Director of Infrastructure and District Advisor and on a daily basis with the DHMT focal person to improve the readiness of the health facilities to deliver high quality RMNCAH services and support the DHMT in programming.

–          Assess the current end-to-end performance of the supply chain against QEHSSSP project needs

–          With DMO, outline a strategic approach to demand planning, purchasing, logistics (including transport and storage) and distribution of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical inputs

–          Create or enforce implementation of the government standard method for product forecasting and reordering. Establish reorder and procurement cycles and inventory review procedures

–          Support the DHMT in reviewing vendor relationships, identify areas where new vendor options are needed, assist in identifying new vendors, and ensure appropriate vendor contracts

–          Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the supply chain improvements and overall performance as per the national guidance

–          With DMO, Identify areas for training and skill-building to strengthen supply chain operations. Develop or share methods and materials. Provide on-site training when necessary

–          Conduct supportive supervision to the health facilities regularly to assess progress and challenges, address concerns, elevate major issues and decision points, and maintain consistent follow-up

–          Establish well-coordinated relationships with the DHMT counterparts to ensure a strong supply chain system

–          With input from pharmacy mentor, regularly review progress at facility level on pharmacy management and management of commodities

–          Support DHMTs in ensuring proper management and safeguarding of project commodities

Health facility operations

–          Ensure that each staff person in health facility is linked to a formal role and has clear roles and responsibilities, and that new staff are onboarded to facilities, and SOPs, processes and procedures

–          Ensure each health facility role has a written job description including tasks and performance standards that, approved by the facility lead and DMO, and agreed upon by the staff person

–          With DMO, work with facilities leads to establish and implement relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) eg. Patient flow pathway, routine and emergency maintenance of infrastructure and equipment, running and maintenance of generators, etc.  As needed, collaborate with facility leads to offer trainings on SOPs

–          Under the guidance of Director of infrastructure, support in follow up of planned renovations of the supported health facilities

–          Ensure that each project and renovation has established specifications from Construction Supervisor.

–          Ensure all projects meet MOH infrastructure and safety standards and any gaps are identified

–          Visit health facilities regularly to assess progress and challenges, address concerns, elevate major issues and decision points, and maintain consistent follow-up

–          Provide capacity-building, mentorship and training to health facility staff in operations

–          Act as liaison between health facilities and PIH teams (infrastructure, operations, fleet management, pharmacy, lab, clinical etc.) to ensure adequate mentorship and support is provided on operational issues arising

–          Support facility staff in setting up necessary communications and reporting systems, with DHMT, NEMS and central level, together with other Advisors and DHMT staff

DHMT operations

–          Support DMO and other DHMT member on operational matters, including procurement, logistics, program planning and program management

–          Support DMO in maintaining an overview and tracking progress of project deliverables, including ensuring infrastructure projects proceed as planned, and necessary requests are made for procurements, commodities, staffing

–          Provide capacity building and mentorship to DHMT staff, responsive to needs, as well as based on core PIH toolkits

–          Support DHMT and DMO in basic budgeting, financial planning and forecasting, where required

–          Support DHMT and DMO in asset registers and management, fleet management and planning

–          Provide training in operations to DHMT staff

–          Support DMO and DHMT in district-wide planning efforts, larger events, and operational aspects of in-charges meetings

–          Support DMO and DHMT in ensuring appropriate communication flows to district level

–          Act as liaison between health facilities and PIH teams (operations, finance, program, leadership, fleet etc.) to ensure adequate mentorship and support is provided on operational issues arising

PIH operations

–          Act as lead for PIH operations in district, under supervision of Operations Associate, including guesthouse/office, fleet, logistics

–          Plan movements of vehicles and people to/from district, including usage of guesthouse and office, and planning and logistics for events

–          Ensure PIH operations follow all applicable policies and procedures, rules and regulations by PIH, project donor, MOHS etc.

–          Support the PIH district team with internal coordination for budget and program management

Management and leadership

–          Act as role model, mentor and coach to less experienced DHMT and facility staff

–          Manage and supervise PIH driver and office assistant in district

–          Deputize District Advisor as needed and represent PIH in the district

Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of experience managing complex projects or teams
• Strong project and time management skills; ability to manage complex projects from creation to completion, prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Prior experience working with donor-funded projects and/or large NGOs in healthcare in Sierra Leone
• Experience with supply chain forecasting, procurement, and operations and project management
• Strong numeracy and maths skills
• Comfortable user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.  Excellent ability to manage communication with stakeholders, to drive decision-making and progress towards goals.
• Experience working in health care settings outside Freetown, in rural districts
• Humility and flexibility. Capacity to enter each conversation as a learner and a teacher.
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills required to interact effectively with DHMT colleagues, implementing partners, and donors on sensitive political and confidential issues.
• Commitment to health as a human right and social justice required

Strongly preferred 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant discipline – business administration, public health, project management

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PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Through the project, Partners in Health, in the leadership of Ministry of Health and Sanitation, will be supporting 3 health facilities in the district (Jojoima, Buedu and Bandajuma) through comprehensive health systems strengthening approaches to develop these sites as sites for comprehensive Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child Adolescent Health and Nutrition services.

The positions will be based in one of the health facilities in Kailahun: Jojoima CHC, Buedu CHC or Yawei Bandajuma CHC

The Pharmacy Technician, helps to provide medication health care products to patients and consumers, ensure timely and effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders such as PIH/PHU/DHMT staff. The Pharmacy Technician must be an advocate for improving health care in Kailahun District.

• Provide, prepare, and dispense medications for patients as prescribed by the Clinician
• Ensure the use of the National SOPs for supply chain management while dispensing, accounting for and reordering/ forecasting.
• Ensure accountability of medications and other consumables provided to the dispensary 

• Account for wastage of medications and consumables that were not used in the ward but became unusable
• Label medications appropriately
• Stock shelves and ensure an adequate supply of medications and consumables
• Keep the dispensary clean and organized
• Require on-call service for access to medications during the night or on weekends
• Maintain confidential and accurate pharmacy records
• Other functions as requested by pharmacy superiors or a reasonable request from clinical staff for assistance regarding medications
• Complete understanding and appreciation of the use and side effects of prescription
• Collection, organization, and evaluation of patient information in regard to medications
• Providing drug information and evaluation to patients
• Promote rational drug use
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stocks to determine inventory levels and anticipate needed medication and supplies.
• Placing and expediting orders, verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs.

Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Pharmacy technician Diploma
• At least two years of formal work experience
• Computer literacy and experience in Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills; experience in counseling preferred
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment, ensure patient confidentiality, and approach sensitive topics with respect
• Commitment to social justice in health care issues.
• Sense of humor and flexible disposition.
• Ability to live in rural Kailahun District for the full duration of the contract.

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