🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – 2 Positions

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) National Project Coordinator
2.) National Environmental and Safeguard Specialist

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) National Project Coordinator

Closing date: Thursday, 30 November 2023

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National Project Coordinator

Job Posting: 16/Nov/2023

Closure Date: 30/Nov/2023, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FRSIL

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level : N/A

Primary Location: Sierra Leone-Freetown

Duration : 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Post Number : N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

  •  FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
  •  Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  •  Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
  •  FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
  •  All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  •  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

FAO Representation in Sierra Leone implements an integrated food security programme, focusing on diversification of livelihoods, managing natural resources and building resilience. The office employs diverse team of experts locally, but also attracts the available technical experts from the region and the Head Quarters (HQ). FAO works in close partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, farmers and other stakeholders, supporting plans and policies that affect the food and nutrition security in the country; our work is part of the corporate commitment to support countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, especially SDG 2 on Zero Hunger.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Sierra Leone and the technical supervision of the project Lead Technical Officer (LTO), the NPC will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project implementation including the day-to-day project management and regular monitoring of project results and risks as well as social and environmental risks.

Technical Focus

The Government of Sierra Leone has made considerable progress in land sector in the past 10 years, partially as result of a successful application of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT) principles in different reform processes supported by the Government and CSOs. Starting from the adoption of the National Land Policy in 2015, a progressive Customary Land Rights Act and a Land Commission Act have been promulgated by the Parliament in August 2022, as well as the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Act (GEWE) signed by the president in January 2023. All these instruments represent a milestone in the advancement of securing tenure rights for the most vulnerable and a significant step towards the realization of women’s land rights in the law. At the same time, the implementation of such laws will require the definition of clear road maps and implementation plans. To this aim FAO is supporting the implementation of the project Promoting inclusivity for improved local tenure governance.

First the project will strive to improve local land governance by reinforcing and capacitating local institutions (traditional and newly established) which play a crucial role in the implementation of the legislative framework, paying particular attention to the role of women and youth. Secondly, to further support improved land governance, the project will strive to increase the capacity of national actors to define land reform targets, indicators and agree long term monitoring mechanisms, in line with the VGGT principles, with the ultimate objective of increasing accountability.

The NPC will liaise with the LTO on all aspects of project coordination and implementation including but not limited to: Tasks and responsibilities

  •  Day-to-day management of the project and coordination of planning, implementation supervision of activities to ensure efficient provision of both administrative and technical support services.
  •  Manage and coordinate project activities to ensure efficient provision of both administrative and technical support services.
  •  Coordinate the timely and quality implementation of overall project components by providing technical support and ensuring appropriate linkages amongst the consultants and other actors.
  •  Closely monitor the implementation of the project to avoid delays, under spending and overspending.
  •  Timely compilation and submission of project reports (every 6 months in accordance with FAO reporting requirements).
  •  Work closely with the FAO admin unit to monitor project finances and review progress made towards stated objectives and results on a half year basis.
  •  In collaboration with FAO Procurement Officer and Procurement Committee, prepare bid documents including TORs for project experts/consultants working on the various aspects of the project and to the selection processes.
  •  Coordinate the procurement of project services, equipment and materials.
  •  Assist in identifying and recruiting consultants and collaborating partners.
  •  Facilitate the timely preparation, organization and evaluation of the various workshops, training and meetings for the project.
  •  Provide assistance to consultants as necessary.
  •  Liaise with all project stakeholders to communicate information about the project and thus facilitate implementation of project activities.
  •  Perform other related duties as required by supervisors.
  •  Perform any other duties deemed necessary for the successful execution of the project.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  •  Bachelor’s degree in natural resources management, land governance, development or any other related disciplines.
  •  10 years working experience in project coordination, management in related disciplines. Knowledge and demonstrated working experience in the field of land tenure, resource rights and particularly in gender and women’s land rights is considered highly desirable.
  •  Working knowledge of English
  •  National of Sierra Leone

FAO Core Competencies

  •  Results Focus
  •  Teamwork d5xr2Az B2Mjom
  •  Communication
  •  Building Effective Relationships
  •  Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/ Functional Skills:

  •  Ability to supervise, manage and support to field activities of the project.
  •  Ability to manage trainings and capacity building programme of the project.
  •  Relevant experience/ exposure, skills and knowledge in results-based approach/management.
  •  Ability to communicate with different stakeholders.
  •  Different types of report writing skills.
  •  Computer skill (Microsoft office, Photoshop).
  •  Good report writing skills.
  •  Experience with the UN agencies in similar position is added advantage.

Selection Criteria

  •  Master’s degree in land governance is an added advantage.
  •  Thorough knowledge of national institutions, and their mandates
  •  Previous working experience with UN or international organizations will be an added advantage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  •  FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  •  Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  •  Please note that FAO 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 at http://www.whed.net/
  •  For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  •  Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

  •  To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
  •  Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
  •  Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
  •  Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
  •  Incomplete applications will not be considered
  •  Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
  •  Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
  •  Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
  •  We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT


2.) National Environmental and Safeguard Specialist

Closing date: Thursday, 30 November 2023

2303496

National Environmental and Safeguard Specialist

Job Posting: 16/Nov/2023

Closure Date: 30/Nov/2023, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FRSIL

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level : N/A

Primary Location: Sierra Leone-Freetown

Duration : 11 months (with possibility of extension)

Post Number : N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

  •  FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
  •  Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  •  Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
  •  FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
  •  All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  •  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

FAO Representation in Sierra Leone implements an integrated food security programme, focusing on diversification of livelihoods, managing natural resources and building resilience. The office employs diverse team of experts locally, but also attracts the available technical experts from the region and the Head Quarters (HQ). FAO works in close partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, farmers and other stakeholders, supporting plans and policies that affect the food and nutrition security in the country; our work is part of the corporate commitment to support countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, especially SDG 2 on Zero Hunger.

Reporting Lines

The National ESIA and Safeguard Consultant reports to the FAOR, Sierra Leone. On technical front, the ESIA/Safeguard Consultant must engage and consult with the International Environmental and Social Assessment Expert, the Regional Project Coordinator and coordinate and liaise with the Forest/Environment/Climate (FEC) Projects Coordinator, the National Project Coordinator, AFAOR, Head of Programmes and the REDD+ Focal Person appointed by the Government.

Technical Focus

The National ESIA and Safeguard Consultant will conduct detailed environmental and social impact assessment and provide comprehensive report with environmental safeguard measures to use. S/he must be technically inclined to undertake comprehensive environmental and social impact assessment and provide environmental safeguards and guidelines for the country. The Environmental, social Assessment and Safeguards Consultant will provide a technical support to the REDD+ National Coordination and the Safeguards Technical Working Group for all activities related to environmental and social assessment and safeguards. He/she will also provide guidelines for the development of the Safeguards Information System for the country. S/he will also lead and provide guidelines for the development of the Safeguards Information System, the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)/Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).

Tasks and responsibilities

  •  Support activity 1.3.1.1 in collaboration with a national communication and stakeholder engagement consultant
  •  Conduct the assessment of REDD+ strategic options in order to increase environmental and social performance of the REDD+ national strategy under activity 2.2.2.3 (Assess REDD+ strategic options to increase environmental and social performance of the REDD+ national strategy) for Sierra Leone;
  •  Implement activity 2.2.2.6 (Develop the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the national REDD+ strategy) and activity 2.2.2.7 (Conduct a national workshop to validate the REDD+ national strategy and the ESMF) for Sierra Leone;
  •  Activity 1.1.4.1 Establish a Safeguards technical working group (STWG) to support all process related to safeguards. Based on the deliverable 2.2.2.3a, an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the national REDD+ strategy will be developed.
  •  Activity 1.1.4.2 Undertake a national interpretation of the Cancun safeguards
  •  Activity 2.2.2.6 Develop the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the national REDD+ strategy
  •  Activity 2.2.2.7 Conduct a national workshop to validate the REDD+ national strategy and the ESMF
  •  Perform other tasks as may be requested by his/her supervisor and the Regional Coordinator.
  •  Project management and administration
  •  Provide advice on project monitoring for the achievement of results at the output, outcome and impact levels;
  •  Lead and liaise with the Project Management Unit (PMU) in all aspects of the project work and coordinate project activities at national, district, and site levels.
  •  Develop project work plan and identify risks that may affect project results and apply corresponding mitigation strategies.
  •  Develop an effective monitoring and evaluation system for project deliverables
  •  Ensure proportional approach, cohesion and coordination between different components within the country
  •  Work with the PMU to address obstacles and challenges
  •  Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues, such as gender, communication and human rights, monitoring and evaluation.
  •  Ensure good coordination and collaboration with governments, beneficiaries, key stakeholders etc.
  •  Represent the project in national/international fora on REDD+ and climate adaptation/mitigation.
  •  Provide policy advice and knowledge management:
  •  Provide strategic policy advice to relevant Ministries, Department and Agencies and other partners on issues related to REDD+.
  •  Lead and direct in knowledge management and capacity strengthening at national level;

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

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  •  Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental studies, forestry, or related field that is relevant for the assignment.
  •  Minimum of 5 years of experience in development and project/program management.
  •  Working knowledge of English
  •  National of Sierra Leone

FAO Core Competencies

  •  Results Focus
  •  Teamwork
  •  Communication
  •  Building Effective Relationships
  •  Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement`

Technical/ Functional Skills

  •  In depth understanding of concepts and actions on REDD+ and climate change.
  •  Ability to lead and coordinate the project teams in communication, stakeholder engagement and information sharing and management.
  •  Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize large amount of data into analytical and practical knowledge/ information.
  •  Extensive professional experience in coordination of multicounty projects/programmes.

Selection Criteria

  •  Experience in working with Government
  •  Working knowledge of additional languages will be considered an advantage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  •  FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  •  Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  •  Please note that FAO 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 at http://www.whed.net/
  •  For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  •  Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

  •  To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
  •  Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
  •  Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
  •  Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
  •  Incomplete applications will not be considered
  •  Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
  •  Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
  •  Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
  •  We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners in Health – 5 Positions

Partners in Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Research Specialist
2.) Environmental Health Worker
3.) State Registered Nurse
4.) SRN Midwife
5.) Surgical Assistant Community Health Officer (SACHO)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Research Specialist

Job title:    Research Specialist
Work Location: Sierra Leone
Department: Clinical Department /Clinical Office
Reports to:  Chief Medical Officer /SHIS Lead
Line Management  Yes
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert (TCN)
Organisation Profile 
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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.

Position Overview
Research is one of the pillars of PIH interventions in countries where we work and PIHSL has been further developing its research agenda with a team that is passionate about building out research capacity within the organization. PIH has a research and QI symposium organized annually and is also developing an online research platform. We are also building research collaboration with University of Sierra Leone and other institutions abroad. Contributions to science include research and QI works on cholera, TB, NCDs, nutrition and others.

The Developing Research Capacity (DRC) project, powered by Burrough Welcome Fund, aims at increasing PIH-Sierra Leone quality and quantity of our research outputs and building the capacity of our team members interested and invested in research initiatives as internal research investigators in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS).

To build research capacity, we seek to hire a dedicated research specialist, allowing us to increase research outputs and build the capacity of team members in the monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement team. The PIHSL team has generated a rich list of great research ideas awaiting to be taken to the level of publishable research studies. The role of the research specialist is to provide technical support to this team by further developing these research initiatives by designing research protocols, supporting their implementation, conducting pieces of training on research methodology, abstracts, and manuscript writing and publication.

In addition, the Research Specialist will work under the supervision of both the Chief Medical Officer and the Strategic Health Information Systems (SHIS) Lead to initiate, plan and implement a series of training that will effectively build capacity of our existing staff. This position will work closely with the PIH Director of Education and MoHS Quality of care officers to implement quality improvement initiatives in our supported health facilities.

This role requires strong experience in research, capacity building skills and adequate cultural competency.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
General: 

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Increase quality and quantity of research outputs
    1. Including but not limited to: Impact evaluations, operational research and population management studies, case studies, etc.
  2. Build capacity, with proven approach, of PIH Sierra Leone investigators and core research team in
    1. Literature review, study design, abstract and manuscript writing
    2. Data collection tool building
    3. Data quality control and management through research lifecycle
    4. Interviews techniques: focus group, key informant interviews, etc.
    5. Data analysis skills for rigorous research and surveys
  3. Initiate, plan and implement sustainable journal club activities
  4. Actively participate in the planning of SHIS annual research and QI Symposium.
  5. Ensure at least 80% of existing research and QI projects completed are ready for publication in national and international conferences and in outstanding journals.
  6.  Provide technical support for the design, implementation and maintenance of the PIH SL research electronic platform.
  7. Work to harmonize, craft and propose novels, scientifically rigorous research ideas within PIH’s broader research initiative
  8. Identify uses for data that improve care and generate data sets and analyses to support program evaluations and operational research to support clinical decision-making activities
  9. Promote beneficence and minimal risks in the conduct of research
  10. Support the team in identifying research funding opportunities to secure sufficient resources to finance research activities within PIH
  11. Conducts in-depth high-quality data analysis that speaks to research objective (s) and variable of interest
  12. Work with the Research and Evaluation Manager to promote research initiatives through advocacy, training and technical meetings.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Master’s degree in statistics, in implementation science, in data science, in quant./qual. research methods, in public health, in epidemiology or any other related field. (PhD degree in one of these fields is a plus)

Technical Competencies

  • Advanced skills in literature review, study design, abstract and manuscript writing, data management/analysis, research implementation and dissemination.
  • Proven expertise in conducting/coordinating both quantitative and qualitative research
  • Proven experience in implementing quality assurance, control or improvement projects
  • Proven experience and ability in staff capacity building or in training young adults in research
  • Knowledge on monitoring and evaluation concepts, including but not limited to theory of change; logical models, …)
  • Advanced skills in at least one statistical software (R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, …)
  • Strong and practical knowledge in advanced statistical analysis (bivariate, multivariate…)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 360 suite

Behavioral Competencies

  • Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor
  • Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty
  • Leadership – strategic visionary, able to work with staff of diverse backgrounds and skill levels, able to manage communication flow effectively across teams
  • Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands
  • Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback
  • Team building – team player, able to build, motivate and mentor members of the SHIS team
  • Ethics – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.
  • Self-starter with an ability to navigate ambiguity effectively, versatility and willingness to learn
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) refereesThis position will remain open and running until filled.

2.) Environmental Health Worker

Job title:    Environmental Health Worker X3
Work Location: Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)      
Department: Operations 
Reports to:  Environmental Health Team Supervisor 
Line Management  No
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organisation Profile 
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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 Sierra Leone (PIHSL) 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.

Position Overview
The Environmental Health Worker is a key member of the Operations department in ensuring that our janitorial services are regularly maintained, especially at the welbodi or KGH health facilities. The Environmental Health Worker will work closely under the supervision of the Environmental Health Team Supervisor to help provide janitorial support to our facilities, thereby creating a conducive and healthy environment for all.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • General cleaning of the hospital building and ensure it good condition maintained.
  • Using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, environmental health staff is responsible to wipe equipment, clean furniture, floors, windows, ceiling and the outside facilities environment
  • Emptying trash containers on a routine basis
  • Cleaning and stock restrooms on a routine basis
  • Trim lawns, and clear debris from grounds, including getting rid of weeds
  • Digging pits where trashes will be deposited/burnt as and when required
  • Engaging in tasks that will minimize the growing of weeds/get rid of weeds
  • Responsible to work safely and maintain set quality standards when performing job; report any potential hazards, faults or problems to the Environmental health team supervisor.
  • Collaborate with other team members to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good team spirit and interdepartmental objectives
  • Performs other departmental duties as assigned by the EHT Supervisor /Ops focal point person as and when the needed.
  • The Environmental Health Worker will be required to perform regular and daily deep cleaning activities both internally and externally at the Wellbodi or KGH health facilities,
  • Check on cleaning supplies and replenish stock; wipe down furniture’s using different cleaning products; and strictly follow all IPC protocols.
  • Under the general supervision from the Environmental Health Team Supervisor; cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors.
  • Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
    • Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
    • Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
    • Disciplined and ready to take the Environmental Health work seriously
    • Support the preparation of beds, empty trash and restock cleaning supplies
    • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
    • Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions
    • Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor
    • Demonstrate ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff, the patient that we serve and partners
  • Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is an added advantage.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 1st February 2023

3.) State Registered Nurse

Job title:    State Registered Nurse
Work Location: Kono
Department: Clinical 
Reports to:  RMNH Director
Line Management  No
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organisation Profile 
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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 Sierra Leone (PIHSL) 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.

Position Overview
Partners in Health helped to lead the effort to combat the Ebola outbreak and now is focusing to rebuild the health systems in West Africa, while maintaining Ebola preparedness through infection and prevention control. Established in Sierra Leone in October 2015, we are now fully integrated with our long-term Partner the Well body alliance, who has been working to serve the poorest patients in the country since 2007. The Ebola epidemic further devastated an already weakened Health System. As the epidemic wanes, 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.

Job Function

Nursing is an art and a science dedicated to improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of patients. Nurses and midwives aim to provide care to patients and their families that is appropriate, effective and efficient in a respectful, caring mannerThey are also involved in providing health education that assists patients, families, students, colleagues and communities to learn about health care and make informed decisions.

As a State Registered Nurse in Sierra Leone, you will work collaboratively with the RMNCH manager, Mentors, the health authorities at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), and our surrounding health centers and communities, in order to provide clinical and community care and to strengthen the health system for nursing and midwifery care. You will advance PIH’s current Health systems strengthening efforts by managing and actively supporting Nursing and midwifery will, provide mentorship and training and develop quality improvement program to meet national and international standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Participates in planning and provides quality nursing care using the nursing/midwifery process.

• Performs activities of daily living for the patients 24 hours/day.

• Monitors and evaluates the care provides to patients.

• Works with and in collaboration with the SCBU unit, providing care and oversight of neonates in the maternity and SCBU Departments

• Supports patients care in Theatre as needed and caring for post-operative and High Dependency patients, antenatal/postnatal wards, AYFS and Family Planning department ensuring that their needs are met to the highest standard

• Observes and maintains all IPC protocols throughout the units and supports staff, patients and visitors to do the same

• Collaborates with other health workers in meeting specific needs of the patients.

• Builds therapeutic relationship with patients, guardians and fellow health workers.

• Documents and maintains accurate records of all nursing care activities performed.

• Reports accurately individual patient care to ward In‐charge or Doctor.

• Conducts proper handover of all patients bed by bed or (according to ward or Departmental Policy).

• Maintains professional code of conduct at all times.

• Actively participates in ward/departmental meetings and continuing education programs.

• Supervises Registered Nurse/Midwife, subordinate staff and students in assisting patients to meet their bio‐psychosocial and spiritual needs.

• Participates in doctor’s rounds and conducts nursing rounds and ward meetings.

• Conducts Health Education Sessions to patients in wards, outpatient department and community settings as needed.

• Identifies the needs of the ward and takes appropriate action.

• Checks availability of equipment daily, its status and reports faults as necessary.

• Participates in compiling leave and duty roster.

• Provides conducive environment for patient care.

• Participates in identification of departmental training needs and conducts on the job training for students and subordinate staff.

• Adheres to continuous professional development and seeks opportunities for growth

• Participates and supports health system research.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
Registered Nurse with university diploma and has worked as Registered Nurse for 2 years at a busy facility.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 1st February 2023

4.) SRN Midwife

Job title:    SRN Midwife
Work Location: Kono
Department: Clinical 
Reports to:  RMNH Director
Line Management  No
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organisation Profile 
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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 Sierra Leone (PIHSL) 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.

Position Overview
The Midwife is a critical member of the PIH Sierra Leone team and will work collaboratively with the clinical and support services staff to provide high-quality, comprehensive maternal and newborn health services at KGH and in Wellbody (WBC) Maternal Health clinic as required. The Midwife when based at WBA, will be supervised by the Midwife Manager and at KGH by the Midwife Mentors, MOHS Sister in charge of maternity department, Reproductive maternal neonatal Health Clinical Manager with oversight by the RMNH Director. She will work to improve the quality of maternal and newborn health services in Kono District and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality with a specific focus on antenatal, labor delivery and postnatal services at KGH and other PIH supported sites. Because PIH Sierra Leone is a growing organization and the Maternity Unit is a busy facility built on teamwork, the Midwife will also be expected to assist in other clinical areas as needed under the direction of the PIH RMNH program manager and Director
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Provide high quality normal and delivery care including ensuring proper monitoring of labor through the use of the partograph and other monitoring tools in use in the department.
    • Supervise clinical maternity staff at the department, ensuring all patients are properly cared for and monitored, vital signs checked, medications given as prescribed, partograph’ s completed accurately and acted on as needed.
    • Provide daily essential newborn care to all infants born at the Maternity department at KGH and/or Wellbody Delivery Center. Identify, liaise with the neonatal team and transfer sick babies as needed to Pediatric resus for further treatment as needed.
    • Provide routine daily postnatal care for women and infants through to 6 weeks postpartum.
    • Evaluate postnatal patients prior to discharge and provide discharge counseling to ensure that mothers are able to care for their newborns competently and confidently.
  • Ensure proper documentation is maintained in all maternal and newborn records, health registers and clinic registers.
  • Collaborate with the RMNH program manager and the rest of the staff to ensure clinical staff can provide CEmONC services in line with MOHS and WHO standards.
  • Prepare documentation and participate in MDSR monthly reviews, including presentations for KGH and DHMT.
  • Provide clinical assessment, birth plan development, and on-going care for patients at the Wellbody Birth Waiting Home if required.
  • Provide leadership, supervision and support for maternity staff to provide quality maternal and newborn health services at KGH and Wellbody Clinic including BEmONC/CEmONC services, ANC, PNC, Delivery Care, Essential Newborn Care, PMTCT, AYFS and Family Planning.
  • Lead and enforce health & safety standards, Infection Prevention and Control protocols, including ensuring the availability of PPE and cleaning supplies.
  • Ensure and maintain daily stock checks for the availability of medicines, consumables, supplies and equipment for the Delivery Department to avoid stock outs, including during nights and weekends.
  • Support maternal and newborn health outreach activities in collaboration with the RMNH program manager.
  • Collaborate with the RMNH program manager, Obstetrician and the Midwife mentors to provide training on maternity care for clinic staff.
  • Work rotating shifts, including significant night shift coverage, and rotating “on call” weekends.
  • Provide compassionate and respectful maternity care in line with the PIH mission and values.
  • Design and Participate in all quality improvement activities in the department and significantly contribute to successful outcomes and targets being met.
  • Collate and manage key performance indicators and M & E data across the maternity and SCBU departments and report on these as needed.
  • Other responsibilities as required.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • State Certified Midwife, with current registration at the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • 1 or more years of experience practicing as a midwife
  • Experience in managing high risk pregnancies and complicated deliveries
  • Proven knowledge of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, including neonatal resuscitation. ETAT certification is advantageous.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Exchange Email.
  • Fluent in verbal and written English.
  • Ability to work independently and as an autonomous practitioner.
  • Ability to work well in a team, be dependable, flexible, time conscious and hard working.
  • Detail oriented and able to consistently produce high quality work.
  • Ability to be flexible and effective with a good sense of humor in a busy work environment.
  • Commitment to social justice and human rights.
  • Willing to live and work fulltime in Koidu, Sierra Leone.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 1st February 2023

5.) Surgical Assistant Community Health Officer (SACHO)

Job title:    Surgical Assistant Community Health Officer (SACHO)
Work Location: Kono
Department: Clinical 
Reports to:  RMNH Director
Line Management  No
Duration of Contract Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status External Advert
Organisation Profile 
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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 Sierra Leone (PIHSL) 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.

Position Overview
Partners in Health helped to lead the effort to combat the Ebola outbreak and now is focusing to rebuild the health systems in West Africa, while maintaining Ebola preparedness through infection and prevention control. Established in Sierra Leone in October 2015, we are now fully integrated with our long-term Partner the Well body alliance, who has been working to serve the poorest patients in the country since 2007. The Ebola epidemic further devastated an already weakened Health System. As the epidemic wanes, 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.

As a Surgical Assistant CHO in Sierra Leone, you will work collaboratively with the OBGYN’s and specialist surgeon, the local district health authorities at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), and our surrounding health centers and community, in order to provide clinical care and to strengthen the health system for surgical care. You will advance PIH’s current Health systems strengthening efforts by managing and actively supporting clinical will provide training on infection disease control and will develop clinical learning programs for hospital staff, focusing on safe patient care to meet national and international standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Work in collaboration with the OBGYN’s, Specialist Surgeon and MoHS Surgical MO to provide comprehensive Obstetric and Gynecological care for KGH and Wellbody Clinic, according to current guidelines.
  • Provide non/surgical clinical care for patients throughout their maternity episode: from referral to diagnosis, outpatient and inpatient management. Including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, family planning and gynecological care
  • Carry out daily rounds in all the maternity wards with the clinical team, midwives and nurses.
  • Perform weekly on call duties in collaborations with others clinicians assigned to the maternity department, in order to ensure continuous 24 hour’s coverage
  • Perform clinical teaching, mentorship and capacity building of theatre staff, midwives, CHO’s nurses and students working within and supporting the maternity department
  • Support, teach and mentor the maternity theatre teams and others surgical teams in different aspects of daily surgical care
  • Support, implement and maintain the Infection Prevention Control protocols by directly supervising care the care in all the maternity departments, and supporting with the same in minor, main theatres and wound care clinic if called upon to do so
  • Work in collaboration with the MoHS staff to provide the best obstetric and gynae care to all the patients within your remit as a SACHO
  • Ensure and maintain the maternity theatre database in collaboration with the MEQ team.
  • Ensure that all documentation in relation to patient care in the maternity department is completed to the highest standard
  • Maintain high standards of care for all patients and escalate potential problems to your supervisor

Any additional duties indicated by your supervisor/Director that fall within the remit of a SACHO

 

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
Surgical Assistant Community Health Officer qualification
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 1st February 2023

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health (PIH) – 17 Positions

Partners In Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Safety Officer (x2)
2.) Primary Care CHO (x3)
3.) PHU Laboratory Technician (x3)
4.) PHU Midwife (x3)
5.) PHU SECHN Primary Health Care (x3)
6.) PHU SECHN Triage Nurse (x3)

 

See job details and how to apply below.




1.) Safety Officer (x2)

Job title:  Safety Officer X2 – Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department: Infrastructure

Reports to: Safety Manager

Line Management: Yes

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Safety Manager is ensuring that infrastructure team and its employees adhere to safety standards. Incumbent’s focuses on creating and implementing organizational safety guidelines for project construction, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, and performing regular site inspections to check compliance.

 

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities:
·       In charge of task specific JHA’s and risk assessments.

·       Owner of daily toolbox talks and general counseling for site staff.

·       Leadership and direction to project and construction team in terms of safe work practices.

·       Oversee and provide guidance to all project team and ensuring capacity building for all staff.

·       Provide day-to-day supervision, job assignments, and priority management for project staff

·       Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents and good engineering practices

·       Provides technical support with regards to safety standards to safety manager and team.

·       Participates in team meeting and provides regular on – site projects presence either directly or through delegates.

·       Assists in carrying out inspections of workplaces and takes necessary action to ensure compliance.

·       Assists in responding to and investigating concerns/complaints from workers/employers and assists in taking appropriate action.

·       Assists in investigating accidents or injuries that occur in the workplace.

·       Assists in carrying out industrial hygiene surveys of all site facilities.

·       Assists in the preparation of various construction safety related reports, documents and forms.

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

 

Budget

·       No budgetary responsibilities.

 

Reporting

·       Prepare daily reports detailing risk assessments, / JHA’s, safety updates in terms of LTI’s, adherence etc for site team members.

·       Incident / accident logging and reporting including responding as set SOP’s.

Skills

·       Knowledge of the interface between labor and management in the workplace.

·       Excellent communication skills.

·       Physical fitness and stamina.

·       Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.

·       Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

·       Working knowledge of The Workplace Safety and Health Act and related legislation.

·       Proficient use of MS Office and relevant software packages.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.Education and Work Experience Requirements

Education & Training Requirements

  • OSHA specific certification for construction.
  • Prior experience in risk assessments for the construction industry.
  • Three (3) years of experience of environmental and safety work in the construction industry.

Ability to work in remote and or difficult environment.

 

Social Justice

 

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

 

Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 25th November 2022.

 


 

2.) Primary Care CHO (x3)

 

Job title:   Primary Care CHO X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun

Department: Clinical

Reports to: PHU Clinical Manager

Line Management: NA

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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.

Position Overview

 

A Community Health Officer, CHO generally applies his/her medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and management of patients that flows into Wellbody Alliance/Partners in Health affiliated health facility.

He/she does this thoroughly following the principles of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation where ever applicable to find out the actual cause of disease, and also utilizing the appropriate laboratory work. He/she should consult the medical officers/Primary care manager for discussion on patient’s care plan in some critical cases, respecting patient’s privacy and confidentiality as much as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

AS A CHO:

  • Responding to medical/health problems presented by patients including proper history taking, investigations, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
  • Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment.
  • Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. Specific surgical procedures and specialist investigations as when necessary as the case may be, with the help of the nursing staff.
  • Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the clinic to ensure quality treatment is giving to the patients, and also promotes health education.
  • Ensures that all emergency cases are prioritized and seen appropriately regardless of the time of the day.
  • Be willing to work long and unpredictable hours dictated by the needs of the patients.
  • Perform any other duties related to role as assigned by Medical Officer/Director or supervisor
  • Will collaborate with the PHU Operations Assistant and other staff to ensure that quality and dignified health care services are provided for the patient
  • Assist in the management of PIH staff and resources at the facility and ensure that staff are punctual and performing well at the facility

EDUCATION:

  • Capacity building and mentorship of nurses and other clinical staff
  • Provide bedside training for all junior cadres of staff
  • Provide clinical accompaniment for PIH/MOHS clinical staff

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

  • CHO diploma/degree from recognized College or University
  • Experience in HIV/TB and tropical medicine preferred
  • At least two years of clinical experience in a low-resource health care setting.
  • A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management
  • The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges as well as the willingness to accept a standard of living that is clean and comfortable but simple
  • Candidate must have basic computer skills on Windows, Word and Excel.
  • Candidate must be willing to work and station in resource poor settings
  • Must not hold dual employment

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 25th November 2022.


 

3.) PHU Laboratory Technician (x3)

 

Job title:   PHU Laboratory Technician X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: PIH Laboratory Manger & PIH PHU Clinical Manager

Line Management: NA

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Technician do all laboratory test requested by clinicians and provide training and mentorship for the laboratory microscopist and laboratory assistant attached to the PHU laboratories within the PIH PHU expansion program he helps equip the PHU Lab as much as possible.

The Laboratory Technician must be an advocate for improving health care services in Kono District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
  • Collection of blood, urine, stool and sputum samples from patients for an appropriate lab work.
  • Conducting analyses of specimens such as blood, stool and urine and sputum using microscope or automatic equipment (including hematology, biochemistry, Gene-pert, I-STAT), including management of samples for the MDR-TB program
  • Analyze the results of clinical tests and experiments
  • Maintenance and quality control of laboratory procedures and equipment
  • Registration of patient results, including digital record keeping
  • Supervise and mentor laboratory technicians and laboratory assistant and ensure best practices are maintained at all times,
  • Prepare standard solutions and reagents for experimental procedures
  • Cleaning of lab and equipment
  • Ensure that monthly requisitions are made
  • Ensure that supplies and stock are managed appropriately

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

  • National diploma in medical laboratory technology in a recognized college or university
  • At least two years of laboratory experience in a low-resource health care setting
  • Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff and partners.
  • Candidate must have basic computer skills on Windows, Word and Excel.
  • Candidate must be willing to work and reside in a resource limited settings
  • Must not hold dual employment

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 25th November 2022.


 

4.) PHU Midwife (x3)

 

Job title:   PHU Midwife X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun)

Department: RMNCAH

Reports to: RMNCAH Manager and PHU Clinical Manager

Line Management: Yes

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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.

Position OverviewThe Midwife is a critical member of the PIH Sierra Leone team and will work collaboratively with the clinical and support services staff to provide high-quality, comprehensive maternal and newborn health services at all PIH supported and affiliated sites as required. The Midwife will work closely with the facility midwife, PIH Reproductive Maternal and Neonatal Health Program Manager, and the PHU expansion Clinical Manager to improve the quality of maternal and newborn health services, and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality with a specific focus on labor and delivery services at all the PIH supported sitesEssential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • 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.
  • 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.
    • Provide high quality normal and delivery care including ensuring proper monitoring of labor through the use of the partograph and other monitoring tools in use in the department.
    • Supervise clinical maternity staff at the department, ensuring all patients are properly cared for and monitored, vital signs checked, medications given as prescribed, partograph’ s completed accurately and acted on as needed.
    • Provide daily essential newborn care to all infants born. Identify, liaise with the neonatal team and transfer sick babies as needed to KGH Pediatric Resus for further treatment as needed.
    • Provide routine daily postnatal care for women and infants through to 6 weeks postpartum.
    • Evaluate postnatal patients prior to discharge and provide discharge counseling to ensure that mothers are able to care for their newborns competently and confidently.
  • Ensure proper documentation is maintained in all maternal and newborn records, health registers and clinic registers.
  • Collaborate with the RMNH program manager and the rest of the staff to ensure clinical staff can provide BEmONC services in line with MOHS and WHO standards.
  • Prepare documentation and participate in MDSR monthly reviews, including presentations for KGH and DHMT.
  • Provide clinical assessment, birth plan development, and on-going care for patients at the facilities we work in.
  • Provide leadership, supervision and support for maternity staff to provide quality maternal and newborn health services at the PIH supported sites  including BEmONC/CEmONC services, ANC, PNC, Delivery Care, Essential Newborn Care, PMTCT, AYFS and Family Planning.
  • Lead and enforce health & safety standards, Infection Prevention and Control protocols, including ensuring the availability of PPE and cleaning supplies.
  • Ensure and maintain daily stock checks for the availability of medicines, consumables, supplies and equipment for the Delivery Department to avoid stock outs, including during nights and weekends.
  • Support maternal and newborn health outreach activities in collaboration with the RMNH program manager and PHU Clinical Manager.
  • Collaborate with the RMNH program manager, Obstetrician and PHU Clinical Manager to provide training on maternity care for clinic staff.
  • Work rotating shifts, including significant night shift coverage, and rotating “on call” weekends.
  • Provide compassionate and respectful maternity care in line with the PIH mission and values.
  • Participate in all quality improvement activities in the department and significantly contribute to successful outcomes and targets being met.
  • Other responsibilities related to the work as required.
  • Develop a work plan of training and mentorship activities across the PHU CHC sites, and ensure that progress of the activities is tracked
  • Develop clinical trainings and mentorship tools in collaboration with the PHU clinical leadership team for the use of the PHU expansion program
  • Develop and maintain clinical guidelines and protocols, and ensure that best work practices are harmonized across the various PHU sites.
  • Ensures robust maternity data collection in all the cross-sites, monitoring of data quality, and the use of data to drive clinical and programmatic decision making.
  • Perform regular quality of care audits, and share findings with the PHU clinical team
  • Work closely with the Strategic Health Information Systems (SHIS) team and the Director of primary care to identify areas of quality improvement areas and research.
  • lacing and expediting orders, verifying receipts, and removing outdated drugs
  • Develop and manage Pharmacy work plans across the PHU CHC sites, and track progress
  • Develop training and mentorship tools for the use of the site pharmacy teams including Pharmacy Assistants in the PHU expansion program
  • Develop and maintain guidelines and protocols, and ensure that best work practices are harmonized across the various cross-site pharmacy
  • Establish and maintain routine pharmacy and related drug dispensation trainings and mentorship programs across all the PHU clinical sites.
  • Ensures robust data collection in all the cross-site pharmacy outlets, monitoring of data quality, and the use of data to drive clinical and programmatic decision-making.
  • Perform regular quality of care audits, and share findings with the PHU clinical team
  • Work closely with the Strategic Health Information Systems (SHIS) team and the Director of Primary Care to identify areas of quality improvement areas and research.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

  • SECHN or SRN (preferred) Midwife certification from recognized College or University.
  • At least two years of midwifery experience in a low-resource health care setting.
  • A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management.
  • The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges as well as the willingness to accept a standard of living that is clean and comfortable but simple.
  • Candidate must have basic computer skills on Windows, Word and Excel.
  • Must not hold dual employment

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 25th November 2022.


 

5.) PHU SECHN Primary Health Care (x3)

 

Job title:   PHU SECHN Primary Health Care  X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Line Management: Yes

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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.

Position OverviewThe State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) is a critical member of the clinical staff at PIH. At Primary Health Care, the SECHN is expected to be versatile and be ready to take on responsibilities in various departments, and also work collaboratively alongside different members of the health care team.  The SECHN will provide high quality nursing care to patients and support to their families and other caregivers.  He/She will respond in a timely manner to patients who urgently need treatment as well as provide health education to patients and caregivers. The SECHN will also ensure accurate and proper documentation of all patient care activities, participate in Quality Improvement projects and be involved in clinical education sessions for professional development.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

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 Director of Nursing.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects and other related studies that could improve on the delivery of care to patients.
  • Administer and record medication to patients in observation ward
  • Monitor patients appropriately in the observation ward prior to discharge or referral
  • Perform other duties related to the role, as may be required by the Clinical Lead or Director of Nursing.

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 all children under five years are screened for malnutrition
  • Ensure that Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) patients and care-givers are educated on the preparation of local fortified 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 related to role 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.

NCD Clinic:

  • Provide NCD care in the NCD clinic (Diabetic Management, Management of High Blood Pressure, etc.);
  • Ensure proper follow-up care for patients scheduled to return to the clinic.
  • Organization of the NCD clinic to ensure that it operates efficiently.
  • Rotate to other departments as the need arises.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

  • 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.

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

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 25th November 2022.


 

6.) PHU SECHN Triage Nurse (x3)

 

Job title:   PHU SECHN Triage Nurse X 3– Nationals Only

Work Location: Kono (Sewafe, Kombayendn & Gandorhun)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Director of Nursing and Primary Care Manager

Line Management: Yes

Application Status: External Advert

Organisation Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

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.

Position OverviewTriage nurses are the frontline medical professionals who see patients as they enter the clinic. They screen each patient to determine their level of urgency, and then direct them to the appropriate area for treatment. Triage nurses must be able to quickly assess a patient’s condition and make decisions about how best to treat them.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • 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 (temperature, pulse, respiration, Blood Pressure, oxygen saturation etc).  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.
  • 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 PHU mentors, Nurse Educator or the Director of Nursing.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects and other related studies that could improve on the delivery of care to patients.
  • Administer and record medication to patients in observation ward as required.
  • Monitor patients appropriately in the observation ward prior to discharge or referral as required.
  • Interviewing patients to obtain information about their condition and their medical history
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and  must be able to take initiative and problem-solve, and must perform other duties related to the role, as may be required by the Clinical Manager or Director of Nursing.
  • Ensure that all children under five years are screened for malnutrition
  • Ensure that Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) patients and care-givers are educated on the preparation of local diet.
  • 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.
  • Rotate to other departments as the need arises.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

  • Current and valid clinical license, (SECHN Certificate and License).
  • Clinical experience in Maternal and Child Health, ETAT and General Nursing preferred.
  • At least 2 year working experience in a similar role or practicing as a nurse.
  • 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.

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

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 25th November 2022.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ World Health Organization (WHO) – 8 Positions

World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Logistics Travel & Protocol Assistant
2.) Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Officer
3.) Emergency Response Officer
4.) Driver
5.) Finance Officer
6.) Programme Assistant
7.) ICT Officer
8.) HR Assistant

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Logistics Travel & Protocol Assistant

 

Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to frilly assiime their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance w’ith organization{tl policies, pl’oeedures. rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.




PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Within the WHO Country Office (WCO), to provide support and services in the preparation of pre-requisites and the initiation of Procurement and lnventories Management, and Travel and Meetings Management in related transactions in GSM to both managers and staff members to perform GSM transactions in accordance with WHO rules, regulations and policies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Logistics and Travel Assistant reports to the Operations Officer, and provides support to both managers and staff members in performing GSM transactions in the following areas: –

Travels

l. Raise and manage meeting plans in GSM.

  •  Raise and manage Travel Requests for meetings and official missions.
  •  Ensure compliance with the Travel Policy.
  •  Manage administrative arrangements for all WCO meetings and official missions and travel plans.
  •  Track the implementation of missions’ recommendations.
  •  Assist in the production of reports, statistics, and/or information material when required.
  •  The incumbent will serve as back up to the team members in similar or different positions within the WCO.

Logistics

  •  Provide administrative support to the operations of the office through Supply Chain Management, Communicate with WHO clearing agency for WHO consignment to be cleared, timely and efficiently to ensure that clearing of shipments is completed within 14 days of arrival in country and maintain tracking of all WHO consignment. Requested for greenlight from government for incoming shipments when the need arises. Facilitated customs clearance, delivery, transportation, storage, and distribution of consignments.
  •  Management of WHO warehouse and inventory effectively, implement stock control mechanisms and maintain the required stockpiles of essential emergency equipment. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Facilitate and prepare donation documents for items to be donated to the Ministry of Health or Partners.
  •  Coordinating with OSL team and WHO GSC Shipping for incoming shipment into Sierra Leone to arrive timely, oversee the receipt, storage and distribution of goods (medical supplies, medical equipment, and donation materials).
  •  Coordinate with the Ministry of Health and other partners to manage Logistics activities and emergency supply. Prepare donation documents to MOH and entering receipt in GSM, and timely submission of clearing invoices for payment settlement.
  •  ASSET MANAGEMENT:

Ensured effective management of WHO assets. Conduct the annual Physical verification of Fixed Assets, Received and receipt of new asset in GSM, rectify all discrepancies and update assets in GSM. Submitted Fixed Asset Year End certificate to be submitted to AFRO by 31 December annually for audit compliance.

  •  Ensure effective tracking management of WHO assets and establishment of comprehensive inventory (Fixed Assets Register) through measurable improvement by the asset management KPI. Frequently updating the fixed assets register in GSM and recommend assets for disposal and procurement of new assets.
  •  FLEET MANAGEMENT:

Provide administrative support to fleet operation by managed WHO fleet and hiring vehicles, including planning and monitoring fleet movements and oversee the maintenance of vehicles log book, vehicle fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance report and GPS tracking for vehicle movement and speed. Provide regular vehicle running cost report using WHO Fleet Management software trackpoint.

  •  Supervise WHO drivers and all vehicles and tasks assigned to drivers, support report on drivers’ performances. Ensured that all drivers and vehicles insurance are valid. Facilitated official vehicles and hiring vehicles for technical unit’s field activities and coordinate and planning technical units and operation fuel consumptions.
  •  OFFICE MANAGEMENT:

Ensure effective management of office conducive to productivity as evidenced through measurable improvement to ensure clean working environment through daily monitoring and supervision of office cleaners.

  •  Supervised the maintenance company to ensure proper maintenance of buildings and equipment through timely action to repair faults and damages.
  •  Ensure office generators are in good working condition and water is always available at the office. Monitoring of WHO Office (lease property or rental agreement, utilities, generators, electricity supply, plumbing services, space management, offices allocation and create an improved working environment for all staff.
  •  SECURITY:

In close cooperation with UNDSS Security Officer, ensuring appropriate and safe living conditions are provided to WHO deployed staff and responders, update WHO Staff on weekly and monthly security report from UNDSS and supporting office security guards on daily supervision of office security services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

Work requires completion of secondary school with training of general administrative practices with focus on Logistics, Procurement and Travel practices, theories and procedures. Training in logistics, supplies/procurement and travel would be an asset.

Desirable

Training in UN/HR systems is an advantage. Proven skills in drafting and editing required.

Experience

Essential

5 years of experience in administrative positions preferably with several years’ experience in the UN and have a sound knowledge of its rules, regulations, procedures and practices as related to the work.

Desirable

Experience in other areas such as Programme Management would be an asset.

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language. Working knowledge of local languages

Functional Knowledge and Skills

Work requires maintaining up to date knowledge on any changes to the standard operating procedures. The incumbent is also expected to maintain computer skills including skills Global Management System, to the standard of the Organization by self study or in-house training. Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicate credibly and effectively
  •  Fosters integrations and team work
  •  Producing results.
  •  Moving forward in a changing environment.
  •  Ensuring effective use of resources.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Work requires the use of word processing or other software packages, and standard office equipment. Formal or self-training in the use of standard office software. Training in Oracle-based or other ERP systems an asset.

Remuneration

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 136,681 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.
  •  For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  •  WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  •  WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  •  WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  •  WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

APPLY

 

 


2.) Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Officer

 

Contribute to the reduction of mortality and morbidity of newborns, children and for the promotion of adolescent’s health and development by strengthening the national capacity in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions to improve the health and nutritional status, building effective partnerships with health development partners for an integrated approach to Primary Health Care.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The position is to provide technical support at the national level, the incumbent will manage child and adolescent health, Nutrition (CAHN) activities; provide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and partners on the managerial, organizational and operational aspects of CAH, the improvements in the (IMCI) interventions, ensuring the alignment with the Global strategy for children’s and adolescents’ health 2016–2030 and the WHO recommended standards throughout the full cycle of the incident, with special focus on affected and vulnerable population.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Serve as the primary liaison for CAH&N between the Ministry of Health and WHO;
    •  Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and its technical departments in the development, review and implementation of child and adolescent health and nutrition policies and strategies, including training and supervision.
    •  Support the adaptation of global and regional evidence based policies, strategies and plans for child, adolescent health and nutrition to fit the context of the country, with a view to reducing risk, morbidity and mortality and improving health across the life course.
    •  Build capacity for improved health service delivery for children and adolescent, at facility and community levels, and monitor progresses on health status;
    •  Facilitate national counterparts in operational researches related to child and adolescent health and nutrition;
    •  Work with other clusters in the Country Office, IST and AFRO in addition to other relevant international, regional and national counterparts to advocate for WHO’s work on child and adolescent health and nutrition;
    •  Participate in resource mobilization and contribute to proposal development and implementation of, but not limited to, child and adolescent health and nutrition;
    •  Compile periodical reports and provide relevant programmatic information for internal and external reporting purposes.
  •  Perform any other work requested by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

First university degree in Pediatrics or other related field from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable

Training in Public Health; Adolescent Health, Integrated management of Childhood illnesses, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, Health Programme Management or Epidemiology or an advanced degree in Medicine/Public Health will be of an added advantage;

Experience

Essential

At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the implementation, organization, and management of Public Health programmes in areas of CAH/N.

Desirable

Experience in policy development and strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation in CAH & Nutrition ; Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners; experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations.

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language.Working knowledge of local languages

Functional Knowledge and Skills

    •  Sound knowledge of the principles, practice, methodology and techniques in public health, epidemiology, communicable disease surveillance and control.
    •  Ability to collect, analyze and use data for program monitoring and evaluation.
    •  Ability to monitor and communicate progress, write concise reports.
  •  Skills in programme and proposal development, project management and promotion of national capacities,
  •  Ability to work with partners proactively, including effective chairmanship of stakeholder meetings.

WHO Competencies

  •  Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond
  •  Respect and promote individual and cultural differences
  •  Ensuring the effective use of resources
  •  Teamwork.
  •  Communication

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

  •  Proficiency in all MSOffice software applications

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 367,653 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

APPLY

 


3.) Emergency Response Officer

 

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, the incumbent will manage the development of national plans and critical core capacities for all-hazard health emergencies; support the monitoring, evaluation and objective assessment of country core capacities, ensuring the implementation of the International Health Regulations. The incumbent will be deployed to emergency operations when required.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Advise on the development, implementation and evaluation of country strategies and workplans pertaining to the Country Health Emergency Preparedness & International Health Regulations national programme, ensuring compliance with WHO’s organization-wide CPI strategies.
    •  Collect, assess and track the status of technical and financial support to country core capacities, the development of national action plans and the costing to prepare for, detect and mount a rapid and effective response to public health emergencies, address gaps in close collaboration with HQ and the respective Regional Office.
    •  Ensure the documentation of progress, outcomes and effectiveness, monitoring and evaluation of country capacity and of national action plans related to the implementation of IHR (2005).
    •  Manage the IHR work related to the required national procedures, skills, information sharing and coordination mechanisms are established and functioning, particularly through an effective National IHR Focal Point.
    •  Where relevant and in close collaboration with the Country Office, support the provision of data and information required for any IHR-related documents to be presented to WHO Governing bodies, for the work and deliberation of an IHR Emergency Committee or an IHR Review Committee or an IHR technical consultation.
    •  Implement policies, norms, standards and guidelines to support the development of critical core capacities for global health security, provide training and support to national authorities to develop critical core capacities.
    •  Promote multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting approaches and activities with key partners, at the country level, such as OIE, FAO, ICAO, UNWTO , to ensure the successful implementation, monitoring and evaluation of capacities in line with IHR (2005) requirements, as well as the identification of financing for country plans.
    •  As and when required, support the assessment of the performance of national transport, tourism and mass gatherings capacity, the dissemination of practical guidelines and tools to support the enhancement of the national capacities, oversee the effective implementation of national surveillance systems and the implementation of best practices in accordance with IHR (2005) requirements.
    •  Represent the Country Office at official meetings as needed.
  •  Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in a health field or Medical degree.

Desirable

Specialized training in epidemiology. Specialized training in emergency/humanitarian response. Post-graduate degree in public health or public health-related discipline from an accredited/recognized institute.

Experience

Essential

At least five (5) years of international and national professional experience in planning, developing and implementing health security, emergency, surveillance, disease control, and/or public health programmes. Relevant experience with the inter-agency mechanisms used to coordinate international preparedness for and response to health emergencies, including those most relevant to coordination of health policy and action in health emergencies. Relevant experience in the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005).

Desirable

Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Experience in developing countries..

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language. Working knowledge of local languages

Functional Knowledge and Skills

  •  Thorough knowledge of International Health Regulations (2005), the epidemiology of infectious diseases and other global health security threats, and of issues and practices for disease prevention and control.
  •  Proven ability to coordinate and manage projects, build partnerships with multiple partners in the context of health emergencies.
  •  Sound tactical thinking with the ability to formulate clear comprehensive strategies and plans.
  •  Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure.

WHO Competencies

  •  Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond
  •  Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  •  Ensuring the effective use of resources
  •  Teamwork.
  •  Communication

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

  •  Proficiency in all MSOffice software applications.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 367,653 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

APPLY

 


4.) Driver

 

Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the NPO/Operations Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-

-Drives office vehicles to provide transportation of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;

-Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;

-Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;

-Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;

-Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;

-Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : At least Junior Secondary School education and a valid driver’s licence of the country.

Desirable : Experience

Essential : At least one year driving experience as a driver and A safe driving record.

Desirable : UN experience would be an advantage.

Skills

    •  Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country and skills in minor vehicle repair;
    •  Ability to read, write and understand instructions in the working language and
  •  An ability of writing a concise and faithful report of the accidents.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicating in a credible and effective way
  •  Producing results
  •  Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 58,282 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

APPLY

 


5.) Finance Officer

 

Country Management Support Units (CSU) have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an enterprise resource Planning (ERP) system.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position based at the WHO Country office is to ensure implementation of the Financial and Asset Management pillar one of the four pillars of accountability which forms the essential elements of managerial accountability. These interconnected pillars operate in an integrated fashion to support WHO in achieving its mandate and expected results. Each must be working well in order for accountability to function effectively in the Organization.

The Financial and Asset Management pillar refers to staff and managers’ responsibilities to demonstrate stewardship of funds, safeguarding of assets and the effective, efficient and economical use of financial resources entrusted to them. The WHO Financial Rules and Regulations and the WHO Financial Strategy guide the management of this pillar

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Organize the day-to-day budget and financial operations encompassing monitoring and clearance, financial accounting and reporting, work plan and award management including cash flow forecasting and monitoring, while liaising with relevant team members.
    •  Support the funding allocations and awards, prepare necessary forms for the awards’ cycle and implements all budgetary and financial actions in the Global Management System (GSM), this includes work plan funding requests, submission of award budgets, reprogramming of awards and preparation of expenditure batches, while ensuring speedy response to the incident management team’s financial requests. Ensure expenditures are appropriately charged to awards in line with the conditions in agreements with donors.
    •  Follow-up on donor proposals and reporting deadlines; verify and provide budgetary clearance to proposals and reports for resource mobilization team ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures and emergency SOPs.
    •  Track and report on financing against budget: monitor implementation rates, consolidate financial data, prepare periodic/ad hoc budgetary and financial statements and returns, identify financial gaps, and recommend alternative action to mangers as appropriate.
    •  Update and maintain an accurate tracking system of all financial activities pertaining to the emergency preparedness, recovery and response operations at the country level.
    •  Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, calculation and payment of salaries, allowances and other payments to staff, non-staff, contractors and vendors.
    •  Oversee imprest account management: analyse expenditures against approved allocations, reconcile cash books with bank statements.
    •  Brief/debrief staff members, consultants and WHO responders, on relevant financial and budgetary rules and procedures.
    •  Follow-up on any outstanding audit recommendations related to area of work.
  •  Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisorPerforms all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

First university degree in accounting, financial management, business or public administration or economics with specialization in budgeting/accounting from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable

An advanced university degree in in business administration, finance, accounting, or public administration. Professional qualification or certification in accounting/accountancy

Experience

Essential

A minimum of one year’ experience, working in finance, budget/accounting. Demonstrated experience in accounting and consolidation of financial data using ERP systems or similar.

Desirable

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language. Working knowledge of local languages

Functional Knowledge and Skills

  •  Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgetary and financial management principles and their application.
  •  Excellent understanding of accounting practices and procedures, including the application of IPSAS.
  •  Strong analytical, time management and problem solving skills.
  •  Knowledge of WHO rules, regulations, policies and practices would be an asset.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicating in a credible and effective way
  •  Producing results
  •  Moving forward in a changing environment
  •  Fostering integration and teamwork

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

  •  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  •  Advanced knowledge of relevant financial computer applications preferably Oracle Enterprise resource planning (ERP) or similar packages.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 243,076 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

APPLY

 


6.) Programme Assistant

 

The country team is responsible for promoting technical cooperation, stimulating interest and coordinating assistance for health development based on global and regional strategies and WHO guidelines. It is also responsible for contributing to the collection, analysis and dissemination of health information

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Initiate correspondence projects on the orientation of Program Managers; finalize them in accordance with WHO and departmental styles and check language, grammar and accuracy before submission for approval and signature;
    •  Organize the administrative preparation of internal and external meetings, including the preparation of business plans in GSM / Oracle, letters of invitation, cost estimates and travel requests; assist in the preparation of documents; sending materials and liaising with participants and others involved;
  •  Analyze correspondence and requests received, highlight incoming documents and attach background information and identify areas requiring action by Program Managers, drawing attention to important issues. Schedule meetings of Program Administrators, according to schedules and needs; take minutes of meetings and follow up on issues requiring action to ensure prompt response to WHO requests;
  •  Obtain information documents for meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. which Program Administrators take part in, verify their availability and ensure that they have the appropriate information files and documents;
  •  Ensure that technical reports and documents conform to WHO standards, rules, practices, procedures and editing style and correct them as necessary prior to submission to the Representative’s signature.
  •  Use appropriate monitoring tools, monitor and ensure deadlines and deadlines are met, and correspondence and requests are analyzed and processed as soon as possible;
  •  Use GSM to prepare requests for official travel by Program Administrators. Make airline and hotel reservations, prepare travel records and handle other related matters upon request;
  •  Perform other related duties as required or directed, including support to the Administration and the Representative’s Office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : Completion of secondary school followed by administrative training.

Desirable : Experience

Essential : A minimum of 5 years of experience in in administrative support positions a recognized public or private institution

Desirable : Experience in administrative support positions within WHO or another UN agency is an asset. Experience in Oracle-based systems or another ERP-like system is an asset.

Skills

The incumbent will demonstrate mastery; actualize his knowledge in the use of modern office technology through internal courses, on the job or self-training. He / she keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices, rules and regulations, organizational structure, in Country Office, organic group and WHO, to be able to brief and explain procedures to other members Staff.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicating Credibly and Effectively
  •  Foster integration and teamwork;
  •  Produce results;
  •  Move forward in a changing environment;
  •  Manage resources effectively.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 111,123 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

APPLY

 


7.) ICT Officer

 

Country Administrative Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to assist managers and staff in fully discharging their responsibilities in the Global Management Information System (GSM) environment and to ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The objective of this position is to provide information and communication technology services to the WHO country office.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    •  Lead and manage information technology infrastructure projects and services in the country office and advise/brief the WHO Representative accordingly.
    •  Provide end-user IT support and ensuring service requests/incidents recorded and are attended to in a timely manner.
    •  Maintain the IT assets inventory and provides quarterly reports (hardware, software and licenses).
    •  Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, administration, and reliable operation of the LAN/WAN network infrastructure in compliance with WHO standards.
    •  Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, administration, and reliable operation of managed workstation environment, servers, and data storage areas within the country.
    •  Monitor server hardware and communications infrastructure performance, including VSAT, Internet links and services and telephony systems and ensure capacity planning.
    •  Install and support the information collaborative tools and online video conferencing platforms.
    •  Implement and ensure appropriate processes for data protection, backup, disaster recovery, and failover procedures are in place.
    •  Responsible for security/cybersecurity processes and procedures and ensure prompt remediation of discovered threats and vulnerabilities.
  •  Provide internal training to end-user on the use of computer hardware, software and IT related services/tools.
  •  Develop and maintain appropriate documentation and policies related to end-user support and the infrastructure.
  •  Contribute to the preparations of budgets, work programs, and spending plans related to information and communications technology.
  •  Collaborate with IT colleagues in the WHO Regional Office, Country Offices, WHO HQ and UN Agencies on IT projects and services as and when necessary.
  •  Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

University degree or equivalent training and/or experience, in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or any other related field.

Desirable

PRINCE2, ITIL, Microsoft and CISCO Certifications will be an asset.

Experience

Essential

At least 1 year work experience in the implementation, administration, and maintenance of workstations, servers and network infrastructure, end-user support and project management.

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

  •  Strong knowledge in LAN/WAN architecture, configuration, and administration.
  •  Practical knowledge and administration of server and workstation operating systems, active directory, and associated components, end-point detection and response systems, backup software applications.
  •  Practical knowledge and understanding of server virtualization
  •  Practical knowledge and understanding of CISCO switches, routers, active devices, and software.
  •  Knowledge in implementation and managing IT security/cybersecurity systems and tools.
  •  Good analytical and problem-solving skills, intuitive with a high sense of responsibility towards achieving results in a timely manner.
  •  Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation and use various project management methodologies
  •  Ability to work well in a team setting and under pressure.

WHO Competencies

  •  Communicating in a credible and effective way
  •  Producing results
  •  Moving forward in a changing environment
  •  Fostering integration and teamwork

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

  •  Very good knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems and processes.
  •  Strong computer skills in office applications, including Excel, Power Point and Word.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 243,076 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

APPLY


8.) HR Assistant

 

Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established in the organizational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The Human Resources Assistant reports to the Operations Officer, and performs the following GSM duties:-

1.He/she assists in providing relevant HR information and initiating transactions in GSM in the following areas:

  •  Initiate position actions (Position classification and reclassification actions);
  •  Initiate Hiring and staffing actions, including requesting vacancy notices and hiring of consultants and APWs to individuals through the Procurement module;
  •  Contract Management (appointments, extension of appointments, separation actions) changes in status actions;
  •  Advise on possible reasons of HRAP rejections;
  •  Provide support to Staff in initiating TRs for statutory travels (Processing of staff entitlements);
  •  Provide support to Staff in the use of the staff self-service module (GSM end-users).
  •  Monitoring and Reporting of HR Actions:
  •  Through regular reporting, he/she will monitor transactions initiated, appointments coming to an end that need to be extended, and separation actions for timely action on the part of managers and staff.
  •  He/she will liaise with HR counterparts in HRM/AFRO and GHR to ensure a proper follow-up on actions initiated at the RSU level;
  •  Leave Administration;
  •  The incumbent will serve as backup to the team members in similar or different positions within the RSU.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

Work requires completion of secondary school. Knowledge of general administrative and HR Policy theory and procedures

Desirable

Training in UN/HR systems is an advantage. Proven skills in drafting and editing are required

Experience

Essential

At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources and preferably with several years’ experience in WHO in an administrative cluster to have a sound knowledge of its rules, regulation, procedures and practices as related to the work.

Desirable

8 years of experience in Human Resources and preferably several years’ experience in WHO in an administrative cluster to have a sound knowledge of its rules, regulation, procedures and practices as related to the work.

Languages:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English..

Desirable:

Functional Knowledge and Skills

    •  Ability to read, write and understand instructions in the working language
    •  Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country and skills in minor vehicle repair.
    •  An ability to write a concise and official report of incidents.
  •  Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions.
  •  Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
  •  Ability to work in a team

WHO Competencies

  •  Knowing and managing yourself
  •  Producing results
  •  Fosters integration and teamwork
  •  Moving forward in a changing environment
  •  Respecting and Promoting individual and cultural differences

Remuneration

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at SLL 111,123 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

For information on WHO’s operations please visit http://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health (PIH) – 2 Positions

Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Engineer – Civil & Earthworks
2.) Safety Manager

 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.




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.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Project Engineer – Civil & Earthworks

 

Position Overview
The Project Engineer assists and supports the Project Manager on assigned projects. The position works under direct supervision, performs routine daily activities, and gathers and distributes information. The Project Engineer must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. Considerable experience in a leadership role is essential.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Conduct regular meetings with contractors, consultants, and any other party to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.
  • Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project.
  • Maintain sub package budgets and recommend adjustments according to needs as they arise.
  • Monitor the construction of all civil and earthworks including installation including start-up of fixtures and systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner
  • Review and approve material and equipment systems prior to installation or use.
  • Manage and lead civil and earthwork subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from Groundbreaking through Commissioning and Turnover to Owner)
  • Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all civil and earthworks including construction and or installation activities, including cost and resource loading
  • Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals.
  • Document and report project progress to stakeholders and clients
  • Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals and construction activities.
  • Initiate, prepare, review, track and distribute RFIs.
  • Assist in management of project permit process.
  • Assist in preparations of bid packages and procurement.
  • Update construction schedule based on project team input.
  • Trade Contractor progress and materials delivery.
  • Change management, including soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and preparing actions and change orders
  • Track and inspect material deliveries.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly owner project status reports, as required
  • Attend project meetings, as directed by Project Manager and record meeting minutes
  • Assist and/or complete project close-out
  • Communicate and enforce environmental, health and safety management policies
  • Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-free environment through own actions and mentoring others
  • Maintain accurate contract documents
  • Other duties assigned as delegated to by Senior Project manager.


Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles and standard construction practices.
  • Working knowledge of civil works contracts interpretation and risk management.
  • Excellent analytic & communication skills.
  • Physical fitness and stamina.
  • Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
  • Research and analytic skills.
  • Proficient use of MS Office and relevant software packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D etc.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.
Education and Work Experience Requirements 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Seven (7) years of experience in Project Engineering with considerable exposure to construction management & general administration.
  • Considerable experience in construction safety practices.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, 4th November, 2022. 

 


2.) Safety Manager

 

Position Overview
 

The primary responsibility of the Safety Manager is ensuring that infrastructure team and its employees adhere to safety standards. Incumbent’s focuses on creating and implementing organizational safety guidelines for project construction, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, and performing regular site inspections to check compliance.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Safety Team Leadership

  • Provide overall leadership and direction to project and construction team in terms of safe work practices.
  • Oversee and provide guidance to all project team and ensuring capacity building for all staff.
  • Provide day-to-day supervision, job assignments, and priority management for project staff
  • Lead safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow up assessments. Plans implement and conduct preventive care, safety, and compliance training programs.
  • Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety and health programs on premises or at all project construction site location.
  • Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirms project sites fulfill the country statutory law and regulations of health, safety, and environment. And also, with international standards.
  • Collaborates with management to develop emergency Action Plans and serves as case manager, maintain a written log of safety inspections activities, reports, and correspondence
  • Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents and good engineering practices
  • Provides technical support with regards to safety standards to project manager and team.
  • Participates in team meeting and provides regular on – site projects presence either directly or through delegates.

Budget

  • Develop and maintain project budget and accounting records for all aspects of safety within the team.
  • Develop and maintain project financial projections for review and presentation to PIH Sierra Leone leadership monthly regarding construction projects safety requirements.
  • Handle billings and contract management for subcontractors and suppliers with regards to adhering to PIH’s standard safety requirements.

Reporting

  • Prepare monthly reports detailing project and construction safety updates in terms of LTI’s, adherence etc.
  • Contractor management & construction execution with respect to safety management matrixes and practices.

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Physical fitness and stamina.
  • Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
  • Research and analytic skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Proficient use of MS Office and relevant software packages.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. 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.
Education and Work Experience Requirements 
    • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a similar field, such as engineering or sciences
    • Prior experience in risk assessment, operations management, and quality control with a background in the construction industry is required.
  • Seven (7) years of experience (in construction related) with considerable exposure to management & general administration.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Tuesday 1st November 2022

Massive Recruitment @ FG GOLD – 11 Positions

FG GOLD is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) PROCUREMENT SUPERINTENDENT
2.) SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
3.) HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
4.) CAMP & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
5.) CONSTRUCTION SURVEYOR
6.) COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE (CRSP) ADMINISTRATOR
7.) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT (x2)
8.) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
9.) FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
10.) FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COST ANALYST

 

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill in the Procurement Superintendent position based on site.

 

See job details an how to apply below.

 

1.) PROCUREMENT SUPERINTENDENT

 

Responsibilities:

The Procurement Superintendent is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategic construction and operational sourcing, the daily management of the section, and the management of project procurement activities. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of organizational procurement policies and processes to ensure a consistent and standardized approach and to drive improvements and efficiencies in procurement activities.
  • Participate in the implementation of an ERP business system.
  • Maintain department’s compliance with the requirements of local government agencies, shareholders’ interests, environmental health and safety and labor legislation and company regulation.
  • Identify the requirement for goods and services from all business units and plan procurement needs in coordinating meetings with key end user groups and management.
  • Identify and evaluate a list of suppliers in selecting and approving suppliers for the organization, based upon a thorough selection process and in accordance with the company strategy.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Relevant University degree and/or globally recognized materials management certificate(s) mandatory.
  • CIPS membership will be an advantage.
  • Ten (10) years of related supply chain management working experience in a mining environment, preferably in a developing country mandatory.
  • Minimum five (5) years of management experience leading a department mandatory.
  • Experience with large mining projects preferable.
  • Sound background in commerce, logistics and procurement operations with awareness of local and international markets.
  • Experience with integrated ERP business systems and good command of MS Office Suite.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.





 

2.) SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

 

Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for Procurement, Logistics and Warehouse management to support construction activities on cost and schedule while achieving highest standards of quality and HSSEC performance. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Set up and management of the Supply Chain department
  • Procurement management
  • Logistics management
  • Warehouse and fuel management

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience required.
  • Formal qualifications and certifications in supply chain management or associated discipline desirable.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related supply chain experience necessary.
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years of management experience – leading teams and having direct reports mandatory.
  • Mining or construction experience mandatory.
  • Good command of ERP and experience in setting up an ERP will be an advantage.
  • Strong MS Office skills necessary.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English at all levels of the organization is essential.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


 

3.) HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

 

Responsibilities:

The HSE Manager is responsible for maintaining Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment highest standards across the project as well as ensuring effective and sustainable management systems are implemented and maintained. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Ensure occupational health and safety and environmental plans and procedures for all project activities are developed, implemented, and complied with the highest international standards.
  • Build a zero-incident safety culture.
  • Recruit and provide leadership to the HSE team to ensure the development of a working environment that is conducive to the achievement of budgeted Department KPIs and that employees achieve their full potential.
  • Provide training and capacity development to the HSE employees.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Tertiary qualifications in an OHS or environmental discipline mandatory.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years in mine site OHS or environmental management roles mandatory.
  • International mega-projects experience mandatory.
  • Open-pit mining and greenfield project experience preferable.
  • Proven ability to influence and mentor others in HSSE principles and behaviors.
  • Driving license Light vehicle mandatory.
  • Ability to communicate, read & write perfectly in English.
  • Good command of MS office necessary.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


 

4.) CAMP & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

 

Responsibilities:

The Camp & Administration Manager will provide a wide range of administrative and logistical support services to support the project operations teams onsite and in Freetown, including administrative management, travel management, camp management, catering, fuel, transportation, and other facilities as may be deemed necessary for a smooth and efficient operations of the mine and company. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Set up and manage the department
  • Camp, Office, and Guesthouse Management
  • Administrative and logistical support services

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Technical background will be an advantage.
  • Five (5) years of experience in similar or related position at manager’s level mandatory.
  • Experience in the mining industry preferable.
  • Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
  • Comfortable with data and regular reporting and good command of MS office.
  • Excellent attention to detail across reporting and service delivery.
  • Advanced leadership skills and the ability to develop a high performing team with a culture focused on proactive customer service.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


 

5.) CONSTRUCTION SURVEYOR

 

Responsibilities:

The Construction Surveyor provides a survey support to the construction activities while achieving the highest HSE performance and providing training and capacity development to a local survey team. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Conduct physical site surveys using a variety of equipment and tools.
  • Set-up of control points for the project.
  • Create models for set-out points.
  • Survey of roads, process plant, camp, and property perimeter.
  • Weekly inspection of survey equipment.
  • Survey’s team supervision and training.
  • Adopt, uphold, and actively communicate a Zero Arm philosophy across all FG Gold’s disciplines.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Diploma in Surveying or Geomatics or a tertiary qualification in a relevant surveying or engineering discipline mandatory.
  • Ten (10) years of experience in a similar position required.
  • Experience and competency operating survey drones will be highly regarded.
  • Well acquainted with survey software and equipment mandatory.
  • Good command of MS Office necessary.
  • Able to read and interpret construction drawings and survey diagrams mandatory.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


 

6.) COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE (CRSP) ADMINISTRATOR

 

Responsibilities:

The CRSP Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Community Relations and Social Performance Manager and team. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Organize meetings.
  • Prepare memos and letters.
  • Apply filing protocols to document storage and nomenclature.
  • Format documents using approved structures and protocols.
  • Provide inputs to reports.
  • Database management.
  • Ensure the availability of required stationery and equipment for the team, within approved budgets; and
  • Support the implementation of the CRSP workplan and action tracker.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • University degree in the social sciences required.
  • At least five (5) years of proven administrative experience using Microsoft software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint mandatory.
  • Fluent in English (working proficiency in at least one of the languages spoken in the Project area is preferred)
  • Ability to prioritize work according to schedule and budget.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent team coordination skills.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


 

7.) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT

 

Responsibilities:

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payable as well as tracking purchase orders and processing payments that come into the company’s accounting department from suppliers. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Responsible for the review and processing of all invoices.
  • Ensure the three-way matching is complete before invoice is processed.
  • Responsible for the registering and processing of all invoices in the ERP.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration required.
  • Postgraduate degree in accounting will be an advantage.
  • Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Accountant required.
  • Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles required.
  • Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
  • Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
  • Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
  • Integrity and honesty.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


 

8.) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

 

Responsibilities:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing, examining, and analyzing financial reports and records as well as preparing tax documents and supervise the accounts payable functions. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Responsible for the preparation of PAYE, WHT, GST returns for filing and follow up on payments.
  • Prepare monthly reconciliation of the General Ledger accounts.
  • Responsible for the GRNI account reconciliation.
  • Supervise accounts payable functions and ensures strict conformance to payment terms.
  • Liaise with Supply Superintendent/Inventory controller on relevant supply chain issues.
  • Mediate and solve all supplier statement discrepancies.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field mandatory.
  • ACCA, CIMA, CA Certification preferrable.
  • Five (5) years of experience as an Accountant necessary.
  • Experience in auditing mandatory.
  • Familiarity with tax laws and tax preparation methods.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.
  • Integrity and honesty.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


 

9.) FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

 

Responsibilities:

The Financial Controller is responsible for financial planning and analysis and internal control as well as financial reporting to management and compliance with government regulations. The Financial Controller is the deputy of the Finance Manager. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Prepare Financial Statements as per relevant Accounting Standards.
  • Calculate deferred tax and corporate tax.
  • Prepare Weekly Cashflow forecast.
  • Ensure payment of merchandise supplied and Services rendered are in accordance with contractual term.
  • Review Inventory balances and reconcile with Sub-Ledger.
  • Review and sign off reconciliation of all General ledger accounts.
  • Review all tax and statutory returns before filing.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline mandatory.
  • Professional membership with ACCA, CIMA, CA will be an added advantage.
  • Five (5) years and above experience in a similar position mandatory.
  • Experience in Auditing mandatory.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.
  • Experience with creating financial statements.
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
  • Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
  • Integrity and honesty.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 


10.) FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COST ANALYST

 

Responsibilities:

The Financial Planning and Cost Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial statements and predicting the future performance of the company. This includes forecasting future revenues and expenditures, as well as modeling capital structure and budgeting. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Preparation of the entire project report (Capex & Opex).
  • Preparation of periodic, monthly, and quarterly management accounts and the computation of unit cost, cash cost, AISC and AIC.
  • Responsible for the consolidation of Mine Operational Plan (Budget) and financial input into LOM.
  • Responsible for quarterly and midyear forecast.
  • Analyze monthly and quarterly cost reports of the mine.
  • Advise management on cost savings initiatives.
  • Load approved budget into the ERP.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant discipline mandatory.
  • Experience with tier 1 and mid-tier gold mines in similar role mandatory.
  • Ten (10) years of relevant experience mandatory.
  • Strong financial modeling experience.
  • Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
  • Integrity and honesty.

 

 

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 18th September 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

 

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy @ Camusat – EHS Assistant (Sierra Leone)

Camusat is a multinational company with its presence all over the world and
over 2700 employees. Since 40’s the Company has grown and developed 5 business lines such as telecom sites construction and installation, equipment installation and commissioning, power system renewable energies, fix and fiber optic networks and managed services, maintenance and operations.

We are looking for a talented individual to join our dynamic, goal-oriented and open-minded team.





Job purpose: 

To assist the EHS Manager to establish a safety-oriented culture throughout the Company and to ensure the implementation and compliance with environmental, health and safety rules and policies.

Job duties and responsabilities: 

  • To conduct job hazard analysis of all positions and update the documentation as needed,
  • To assist EHS Manager to identify EHS training needs and coordinate EHS trainings (fire and safety, first aid trainings, risk management courses, etc…) both internally and in the field,
  • To identify proactively opportunities for improvement in all areas of safety,
  • To conduct the verification and conformity of facilities, work equipment and individual and collective protection equipment,
  • To facilitate EHS Manager to hold safety committee meetings and to organizes awareness actions for the whole staff (waste management, safety rules on sites, etc.),
  • To address any safety or environmental concerns with the EHS Manager immediately,
  • To ensure that all employees on site have an updated safety passport,
  • To make sure that sub-contractors are compliant with EHS standards required,
  • To make sure that all teams to the field are well equipped with PPEs and in use,
  • To organize regular Site inspection (Reporting/monitoring/ updating Corrective Action Plan),
  • To organize regular Warehouse inspection (Reporting/monitoring/ updating Corrective Action Plan),
  • To help EHS Manager to oversee the requirement and order personal and collective protection equipment,
  • To ensure to be planed Medical Screening for the staff (internal/Outsource),
  • To record site inspection, incident, accident report, Medical Screening and training and regular updating in the database,
  • To oversee the proper waste and hazardous products management,
  • To ensure that the Company has a valid contract with a regular company for waste and batteries recycling,
  • To ensure driving risks measures and the follow-up,
  • To ensure that all cars are in good condition with co-ordination to the fleet manager (first Aid Kits, safety belts…),
  • To facilitate EHS Manager to oversee the respect by the team of EHS policies related to their specific tasks (waste and hazardous products management, fleet management, heigh works procedure, etc…)





Knowledge and required skills:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in a safety related program or equivalent,
  • 2+ years’ experience in professional safety control

Knowledge and required skills:

  • Control office software packages (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Internet Explorer and Outlook Express,
  • Reporting skills,
  • Administrative skills,
  • Certificate in risk management, First Aid,
  • Language: French, English (depending on the country)





Qualifications:

  • Management/ Reactivity/ Strategic thinking/ Anticipation/ Discretion / Confidentiality / Organization/ Respect of deadlines / Coordinate action / Stress tolerance / Rigor.

Office Location / Address:

  • Freetown, Sierra Leone

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

 

 





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Job Vacancies @ FG Gold Sierra Leone – 3 Positions

About Us

FG Gold Limited was recently awarded the Baomahun Gold Concession located in Valunia in Bo District and is currently at the development stage. To support the project development, FG Gold Limited is recruiting a qualified Sierra Leonean to fill the following positions:

1.) Food Controller
2.) Safety Officer
3.) Recruitment Superintendent

 

See job details and how to apply below.




 

1.) Food Controller

 

Responsibilities

The Food Controller is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support to kitchen which involve warehouse management, cost control and clerical tasks. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Maintain a cost record of all food items received, supplied, and rejected due to staleness or otherwise.
  • Ensure that all food received and stored are monitored for expiry and methods of removal in place.
  • Responsible in assisting in a variety of warehousing duties including receiving, keeping warehouse stocked with essential food items.
  • Track and maintain a minimum stock level, and inventory of food consumables.
  • Generate daily meals report at the chop kitchen and at the Senior Mess.
  • Provide clerical support to the kitchen staff.
  • Comply with the strict Health and Safety Regulations regarding storage and handling of food.





Skills and Experience

  • Secondary school certificate mandatory.
  • Certificate in food and beverage handling an advantage.
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience mandatory.
  • Food, Hotel and Restaurant experience an advantage.
  • Proven experience of providing or overseeing successful administrative support services and office systems within a complex organization mandatory.
  • Good command of MS Office.
  • Stock Management skills.
  • Honesty and trustworthiness.
  • Great attention to detail.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 6th April 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

 





 

2.) Safety Officer

 

Responsibilities

The Safety Officer is responsible for making sure all the employees and contractors are working safely and following all the correct safety procedures in line with FG Gold Health and Safety standard operating procedures. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Monitor the implementation of safe systems of work in all activities.
  • Ensure that safety information is effectively disseminated across the site to all employees.
  • Ensure employees adhere to site rules and use PPE in an appropriate manner.
  • Participate and support in the risk management processes across the site (JSA/RA).
  • Participate in emergency response.
  • Ensure all the employees, contractors, subcontractors and visitors are inducted.
  • Provide visible leadership to improve safety and health risk identification, reporting and incident management.
  • Train and coach Safety representatives on their expected roles within their units.
  • Provide weekly report to the Safety Coordinator.
  • Conduct accident and incident investigations and associated reporting.





Skills and Experience

  • Higher Teacher Certificate / Higher National Diploma mandatory.
  • A bachelor’s degree or an associate degree an advantage.
  • OSHA / IOSH Certification or equivalent an advantage.
  • Three (3) years of related experience mandatory.
  • Experience in Large scale Mining and Construction industry mandatory.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Good interpersonal skills and sound communication skills and teaching skills.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 6th April 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 





3.) Recruitment Superintendent

 

Responsibilities

The Recruitment Superintendent is responsible for providing the suitable Human Resources in accordance with FG Gold Limited’s Recruitment procedure, project’s budget and schedule. The responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Set up and ensure the proper communication and implementation of the recruitment procedure with the employees, contractors, and subcontractors and promote transparency, local content compliance and diversity within FG Gold.
  • Implement and manage the on-boarding procedure for the new employees.
  • Set up and manage the off-boarding procedure.
  • Liaise with the Community Relations department for effective communication with local communities regarding employment matters and proactively resolve any complaint.
  • Supervise the recruitment process (collection and approbation of the staff requests, advertisement, collection of CVs, organization of tests and interviews, pre-employment medical check-up management, offers)
  • Set up and organize skills assessments and maintain up to date the results database.





Skills and Experience

  • University degree in a relevant discipline required.
  • Human Resources certification will be an advantage.
  • Five (5) years of experience in similar or related position.
  • Experience in the mining or construction industry mandatory.
  • High level of confidentiality and works ethics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to cope with pressure.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
  • Good command of MS office.

How to apply?

You can send your application with your most recent curriculum vitae to this email address not later than 6th April 2022: recruitment@fg-gold.com.

Due to the urgent requirement for this role, applications will be processed on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the application deadline.

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.





Disclaimer: Careerical eConsult posts job listings for the convenience of job seekers. We do not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Careerical eConsult explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our website. Careerical eConsult is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.  It is the responsibility of applicants to research the integrity of the organizations to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or private party.