Aberdeen Women’s Centre is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Mechanic with Driving Experience
2.) Mason / General Maintenance Technician

 

Aberdeen Women’s Centre, previously a branch of Mercy Ships, Sierra Leone, has been in operation since 2004. Located in Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone, the centre provides a variety of maternal and child health services. Our fistula unit provides free surgical treatment for women suffering from obstetric fistula from all over the country. The maternity centre opened in 2010 and has the capacity to deliver over 100 babies a month. Full antenatal and postnatal care is offered to women mainly from the Freetown area. The paediatric outpatient clinic provides care for children aged 12 and under. It serves mainly the Aberdeen area. All services are provided free of charge.

 

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1.) Mechanic with Driving Experience
Aberdeen Women’s Centre, a Centre of Excellence operating in the Health Sector in Sierra Leone and based in Aberdeen area of Freetown is recruiting for a Mechanic with driving experience.

JOB VACANCY- Mechanic with driving experience

Essential Skills Requirements – Knowledge in automotive petrol and diesel engines as well as generator repairs.  Valid drivers’ licence.  The candidate must have good spoken and written English. The candidate should be willing to do night and weekend shifts as a driver and to travel up country as a driver.

To apply for the position, please email the HR Manager at

recruitment@aberdeenwomenscentre.org

or leave your application at Aberdeen Women’s Centre, Cape Road at Aberdeen Roundabout, Freetown.

The closing date for applications will be Wednesday 17^th February 2021. Successful candidates will be informed to come for an interview on Friday 19^th of February 2021.

Only desired candidates will be contacted.

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2.) Mason / General Maintenance Technician

Aberdeen Women’s Centre, a Centre of Excellence operating in the Health Sector in Sierra Leone and based in Aberdeen area of Freetown is recruiting for a Mason/General Maintenance Technician with driving experience.

JOB VACANCY- Mason / General Maintenance Technician with driving experience

Valid drivers’ license and the candidate must have good spoken and written English. The candidate must be willing to do any maintenance work and should be willing to do night and weekend shifts as a driver.

To apply for the position, please email the HR Manager at

recruitment@aberdeenwomenscentre.org

or leave your application at Aberdeen Women’s Centre, Cape Road at Aberdeen Roundabout, Freetown.

The closing date for applications will be Wednesday 17^th February 2021. Successful candidates will be informed to come for an interview on Friday 19^th of February 2021.

Only desired candidates will be contacted.

 

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Location SL

Job ID : 2021-4137

Category : International Positions

Overview

Malaria Technical Advisor (MTA-MIP) will provide technical input and oversight t for implementation of the MIP scope of work outlined in the work plan and annual Task Order for IMPACT MALARIA. This includes working in close collaboration with the Program Management team, contribute to continuity across program implementation areas and service delivery with emphasis on prevention of malaria in pregnancy services, supervision and quality improvement systems and training and orientation systems. The incumbent will l also work closely with the Jhpiego international technical and program staff to ensure comprehensive technical and programmatic support in project and consequently the National program. The MTA will also be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the project work plan as related to MIP.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of MIP activities at national, facility and community level
• Provide leadership for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement strategies in MIP including community-based activities
• Identify and use opportunities for integration of Impact Malaria support across wider MOHS
• Represent Impact Malaria in county and sub county technical working group committees in relation to malaria in pregnancy
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of project’s work plans, budgets and technical quarterly and annual reports to the project and its funding agencies on malaria in pregnancy programming and activities
• Work with national reproductive health program and county reproductive health departments to develop and disseminate policies, tools and strategies to improve access to and delivery of malaria in pregnancy services
• Ensure successful collaboration on malaria in pregnancy policies, guidelines and program implementation between NMCP, reproductive health and other relevant national programs
• Compile and analyze data for performance monitoring and evaluation of the project and utilize data to take corrective actions
• Participate in trainings, mentorship, meetings and workshops for malaria interventions
• Strengthen supportive supervision by being part the routine supervision team at the subnational levels
• Contribute to the capacity building of Impact Malaria staff, health workers and supervisors at health facility and community health volunteers at community levels on malaria in pregnancy and quality improvement
• Develops and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues in all the program objectives, donors, local organizations and partners in the county
• Represent Impact Malaria for the Malaria in Pregnancy component in relevant stakeholder meetings

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Adanced degree in public health, medicine or nursing
• 7+ years’ field experience and in-depth malaria and/or maternal health technical knowledge
• 4 years’ senior level experience designing, implementing or managing large, complex malaria and RMNCH programming (e.g., maternal health, neonatal health, family planning, quality improvement, research, etc.)
• Midwifery experience a plus

• Familiarity with Sierra Leone’s health system, key stakeholders and relevant government policies/strategies
• Understanding of public health and development approaches particularly in Sierra Leone context
• Experience working with MOH systems and personnel
• Experience working with donor funding agencies including USG and/or private sector foundations
• Clinical and community-based training skills
• Experience implementing quality assurance or quality improvement approaches preferred
• Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of programs
• Ability to work well with others and a team player
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability and willingness to learn the technical side of program implementation
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming
• Ability to interact with established networks of senior level global health professionals
• Ability to travel independently in new environments on short notice
• Computer literate with skills in MS Office Suite
• Sensitive to socio-cultural differences in the region

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The objective of the Health Security and Emergencies Cluster is to contribute to the reduction of the health consequences of public health emergencies, natural disasters, conflicts and minimize social and economic impact in the African Region through prevention, early warning, early detection, and rapid and effective response operations in acute and protracted emergencies arising from any hazard with health consequences.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the guidance of the head of the WHO Country office in Sierra Leone, the supervision of the HSE team Lead, and the direct supervision of the Laboratory Team Lead, the incumbent will coordinate and guide the process of establishing the bacteriology unit at Makeni Government Hospital Laboratory, as well as contribute to national capacity building for bacteriology testing. He/she will support the Directorate of Laboratory Diagnostics and Blood services of the MoHS to institute a functional and resilient bacteriology system in the country capable of providing accurate and reliable results, including for antimicrobial resistance surveillance:The bacteriologist will perform the following key activities:1. Conduct baseline assessments of the bacteriology laboratories and AMR surveillance by conducting quality audits in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Sanitation2. Based on quality audit reports, develop a quality improvement plan and institute corrective actions for non-conformities, in collaboration with the MoHS laboratory quality team3. Train selected laboratory scientists and institute QMS within the laboratory system

• Support certified training for Laboratory Scientists to build national capacity5. Provide on-site comprehensive capacity building with establishing a bacteriology unit at Makeni Government Hospital Laboratory, including specimen collection, microscopy, culture, antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), quality management systems and data management.6. Provide on-the-bench training, coaching and capacity building on bacteriology to laboratory staff7. Review and support the development of standardized training materials, Standard operating procedures and bench aids for an intensive short course in microbiology.8. Develop and strengthen all elements of quality management systems to ensure accuracy and reliability of all results.9. Strengthen biosafety and waste management system for the bacteriology unit10. Develop systems for AMR surveillance, data collection, analysis and reporting to GLASS.11. Build technical capacity for stock monitoring, and compile procurement lists and specifications of reagents, equipment and consumables to support the bacteriology unit.12. Liaise with WHO procurement officers to ensure timely ordering and delivery of required items.13. Provide monthly reports including scheduled internal audit to the Laboratory team lead on progress of implementation.14. Prepare laboratory for external quality audits 15. Participate in monthly National technical team meetings 16. Provide technical support with capacity building efforts, as required by the Laboratory team lead.17. Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor(s).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degreein microbiology, biomedical sciences, medical laboratory sciences or laboratory medicine, from a recognized university.

Desirable: Training in laboratory management, laboratory quality system, global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system (GLASS), or public health-related fields . Master’s degree in public health or any of medical laboratory sciences is an added advantage.

Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience, working in the field of Medical Laboratory Science or Public Health Laboratories, at national and international level
• Demonstrated experience in working in Microbiology laboratories and experience in setting up and managing bacteriology laboratories.
• Good knowledge of WHO Antimicrobial resistance policies and guidelines
• Experience with establishing laboratory-based AMR surveillance systems and reporting to WHO GLASS.

Desirable: Experience working in Laboratory Strengthening in low resource settings.

Skills

–> Strong technical skills and knowledge in establishing systems for Bacteriology and AMR testing –> Ability to plan and implement processes within a highly demanding environment –> Strong organizational, management and communication skills, and ability to negotiate with national stakeholders and partners–> Ability to exercise leadership and to work effectively with national staff and partners–> Proven ability to plan, execute, supervise and manage a bacteriology laboratory . Demonstrated ability to produce results, while respecting WHO’s professional, ethical and legal framework

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Ensuring the effective use of resources

Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 60,962 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2576 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

How to Apply

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, access.

To learn more about working for UNICEF and our work in Sierra Leone, please visit the following link: www.unicef.org/sierraleone

How can you make a difference?

The UNICEF WASH Programme seeks to hire a Consultant (Construction Engineer) to support the implementation of WASH in Institutions and in communities. The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Section, and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, and District Councils. S/he will be responsible for the WASH construction administration in UNICEF supported Districts in Sierra Leone.

Presently, the WASH facilities’ construction is carried out through PCAs with I/NGO partners in compliance with UNICEF’s policy on partnership. While government counterparts will also monitor the construction of WASH in Healthcare Facilities, schools (including ECD Centers), and communities, however, to ensure quality and proper construction administration, as per design specifications and Terms of Agreement (ToA), UNICEF will make quality checks prior to payment at various stages of construction. Construction of the next stage will not proceed without clearance from UNICEF construction engineer. This requires frequent monitoring during the construction period. The construction component of the Programme is managed by the WASH Specialist/Officer under the guidance of the Chief of WASH. With the scaling up of the field activity, it is increasingly difficult for the current staff to cope up with the current workload to review the design and monitor the WASH construction activities for further corrective actions and timely payments. Moreover, a consultant is required by the Programme to ensure quality construction management to be able to suggest corrective actions as per the approved construction documents.

While Sierra Leone has made satisfactory progress in improving water and sanitation services in urban areas, it continues to face an even greater challenge for rural areas and particularly remote rural villages. Nearly 2.95 million people (39 percent of the population) still use unsafe water and 1.4 million people (17.6 percent of the population) practice open defecation. Access to basic hygiene services stands only at 19.3 percent of the household population (JMP 2019 update). Disparities between urban and rural populations further exacerbate the situation. Access to basic water supply services in rural areas is only 50 percent compared to 76 percent in urban areas. In sanitation and hygiene, 26 percent of people in rural areas practice open defecation compared to 6 percent in urban areas. WASH situation in public schools and health care facilities is equally dire, impacting the quality of learning and care at these facilities. According to JMP 2019, only one in every five schools can access basic water supply and sanitation services. The situation is the same in health care facilities, with just 21 percent having access to basic water supply services. WASH priorities for Sierra Leone are well articulated in the Government’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP 2019-2023) and the 2018 Presidential Parliamentary address on national priorities. An emerging issue is the need to improve the quality and sustainability of WASH facilities. Further, the need of WASH services has increased largely because of the pandemic.

Against the above backdrop, UNICEF has secured funding from FCDO (UK), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), AfDB, Government of Iceland mainly for the construction of WASH facilities in PHUS and Hospitals, schools and communities. Some of the activities are ongoing and others are at the planning phase, specifically the Comprehensive WASH package in 10 hospitals under IsDB support for COVIF-D-19 response. To deliver the results for children, UNICEF has ongoing partnerships with 8 I/NGOS as Implementing Partners-IPs under different funding. The project aims at ensuring inclusiveness (girls and boys), suitability for the use of children with disabilities, and adequate response to risks associated with extreme climatic events, particularly floods. However, some of the partners are facing challenges due to limited capacity to deliver the result on time. The Consultant is expected to provide technical guidance to the IPs on WASH engineering designs and ensure timely delivery of all the ongoing WASH installations.

Purpose and objective

In close collaboration with the Ministry of Water Resources and Ministry of Health & Sanitation, the Engineer (Consultant) will lead and manage the construction of WASH facilities in Healthcare facilities, Schools and communities. Further, S/he will provide technical assistance to IP and Government partners to build their capacity to monitor and supervise WASH facilities’ construction by ensuring the required standard and quality of construction as per designs and specifications.

Activities, Tasks, Outputs and Deliverables

The technical approaches to be employed by the Consultant include the following:

• Review of existing designs/survey data for all the gravity-fed and solar-powered motorised systems.
• Field visits – to verify technical feasibility/ appropriateness of the selected sites. Also, to identify alternate site if necessary.
• Rectification of errors in the designs.
• On the job training of UNICEF and Government partners.
• Monitor construction activities.

Please see attached ToR for detailed information on methodology and activities of the assignment. ToR Construction Engineer.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Civil/Sanitary engineering.

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience at national and international levels in water infrastructure, including the design of GFS and WASH construction management.
• Extensive experience on EPANET software and must have used EPANET to design or review water supply networks at least once in the past six months; experienced in ferrocement technology.
• Experience working with optimization of design or water management capacity building in Rural or large-scale systems.
• Experience with quality assurance and site monitoring for civil engineering projects, including review of change orders, inspection of works, and reporting discrepancies.
• Experience in contract administration and working with multiple stakeholders, especially government partners, in the management of various components of infrastructure contracts.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility working with various government stakeholders.
• Previous work experience with UNICEF or other international organization working in the WASH Sector in developing countries is an asset.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications, including knowledge of AutoCAD and MIS/GIS applications.
• Fluency in English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

The Consultant will be based in Sierra Leone.

Consultants and Individual contractors are responsible for paying any taxes derived from the earnings received from UNICEF.

Application to include financial proposal that will detail your daily/monthly rate (in Leones) to undertake the terms of reference.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Advertised: Jan 19 2021 Greenwich Standard Time Application close: Jan 31 2021 Greenwich Standard Time

How to Apply

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