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

1.) Epidemiologist
2.) Pharmacy Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Epidemiologist

Epidemiologist – (2401343)  

Grade: P3

Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 YEAR

 

Job Posting

: Feb 13, 2024, 5:21:45 PM

Closing Date

: Mar 5, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Sierra Leone-Freetown

Organization

: AF_SLE Sierra Leone

Schedule

: Full-time  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings. 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective is to enhance the ability of all levels of the health system to detect and respond to diseases and hazards that cause high levels of death, illness and disability by providing timely and reliable information for taking action. This will subsequently lead to the reduction of the health consequences of serious public health emergenciesAs lead agency in the area of health, WHO works closely with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, other UN agencies and partners to improve the health outcomes for the people of Sierra Leone. The country has a number of pressing health challenges, including high rates of maternal and child mortality, a severe communicable disease burden, and a rising incidence of non-communicable diseases.The Ebola virus disease outbreak in 2014/15 presented a severe shock for the health system of Sierra Leone. A 24-month recovery phase is coming to an end in 2017 and the health sector is emerging from the emergency to a focus on delivering quality health services to the people. WHO is supporting this transition from Ebola to Health through work in four broad areas of work: (1) reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; (2) public health security and emergencies; (3) communicable and non-communicable diseases; and (4) health systems strengthening.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

i. Provide technical advice to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) and partners, in the development and implementation of strategies and programmes related to the epidemiological needs for public health surveillance and response, within the context of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR).ii. Provide technical support to MOHS in cooperation with technical partners to develop surveillance guidelines, protocols, tools and standard operating procedures (SOP) for detection, verification and response to public health events.iii. Support MOHS to develop appropriate training plans for building the core surveillance, alert and response national capacities in accordance with the requirement for IHR 2005; provide trainings for MOHS staff at national and Sub national levels including Points of entry/cross border.iv. Conduct real-time analysis of outbreak intelligence data (multiple sources) on infectious diseases with other team members for epidemic forecasting and detection, use of data for monitoring of trends and Triggers (Alert and Action thresholds) and guide MOHS on data quality improvement as well as methodologies for performing Data Quality Audit (DQA).v. Provide technical support during field investigation, management of public health events as well as strengthening coordination through Public Health Management Committee (PHEMC).vi. Provide technical support to MOHS to carry out vulnerability assessment, risk mapping and development of preparedness / contingency plan.vii. Support strengthening/implementation of e-IDSR and Community Based Surveillance (CBS) for priority diseases, conditions and events.viii. Facilitate the national quarterly surveillance review meeting including the tracking of performance indicators related to the implementation of IDSR and IHR 2005ix. Support MOHS in the production of information products and reports including weekly bulletin, situation reports, and outbreak investigation reports, among others.x. Any other duty assign to by the Head of WHO, HSE Cluster Coordinator and the IDSR Technical Team Lead

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health or Community Health with substantial training in Epidemiology.
Desirable: An advanced university degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or Community Health

Experience

Essential: At least five years related experience at the national and international level in implementation of public health surveillance. Proven experience in implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and International Health Regulations (2005) is a requirement.
Desirable: Experience in the areas of outbreak investigation and response for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in developing countries. Previous experience of working with UN Agencies and Ministry of Health (MOH) is an added advantage.

Skills

-Sound knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis, secondary data review, survey designing and implementation, monitoring and evaluation and public health information management.-Proven ability to multi-task across various planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding environment-Demonstrated knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response with particular attention to application of an all hazard approach in the context of the International Health Regulations and the use of descriptive epidemiology and principles of public health in communicable disease surveillance and response.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:

 

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2853 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (

https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to

reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

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

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2.) Pharmacy Officer

Pharmacy Officer – (2400997)

Grade: No grade

Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Six (6) Months

Job Posting

: Feb 14, 2024, 12:27:57 PM

Closing Date

: Feb 28, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Sierra Leone-Freetown

Organization

: AF_SLE Sierra Leone

Schedule

: Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device’s system settings.

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Background

The World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria collaborate to implement strategic initiatives to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics and strengthen systems for health. The partnership aims to address some persistent challenges that impede progress against the three diseases and protect hard-won gains from new pandemics like COVID-19.  WHO and the Global Fund have a long and successful partnership working together to scale up HIV, TB and malaria interventions and strengthen health systems in many countries. Through focused efforts and catalytic investments, this collaboration has contributed to significantly reduce the disease burdens of HIV, TB and malaria worldwide, saving millions of lives since 2002.

“The COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever, reinforces the need to strengthen partnership to achieve shared goals of ending the epidemics. “The partnership supports countries to develop more effective responses to the HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics and build the resilient health systems they need to reach the most vulnerable.”

“Together, WHO and the Global Fund have proven to be a powerful force that builds on strong in-country support and regional presence, technical leadership, and financial resources to strengthen systems for health and accelerate the end of AIDS, TB and malaria as epidemics. “This partnership helps overcome the multiple challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, safeguard and expand HIV, TB and malaria programs and strengthen the system.”

1.1 World Health Organization and the Global Fund support to Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone receives support from both the World Health Organization and the Global Fund. The relationship between Sierra Leone and Global Fund came into existence in May 2005, whilst that with WHO started on 9 May 1956 when it was admitted as Associate Member and became an official member of WHO at its Independence on 27 April 1961 and currently a Member State of the WHO African Region.

The Global Fund currently classifies Sierra Leone as a CORE country. Based on the Global Fund Board’s decision in November 2022 on the funding available for the 2023-2025 allocation period, Sierra Leone has been allocated US$126,444,674 for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), malaria and building resilient and sustainable systems for health (RSSH). This process involves country dialogue between all actors involved in the response and selecting a principal recipient to implement the grant.   In this context, the RSSH grant from the Global Fund was integrated into the disease components (HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria for the period July 2021-June 2024. The RSSH grant is implemented by the Principal Recipients –Ministry of Health.

To mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on programs to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria and initiate urgent improvements in formal and community health systems, Sierra Leone has benefitted from Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) since April 2021. As the pandemic evolves and countries transition from an emergency response, the C19RM funding continues supporting resilient and sustainable systems for health (RSSH) and pandemic preparedness with an extension to 30 June 2023 and through C19RM Portfolio Optimization for implementation through to 31 December 2025.

In preparing and submitting Funding Requests and Grant Makings, Sierra Leone bas been benefitting from WHO’s technical assistance the latest one being under WHO’s “South-South Learning and Strategic support to countries”, where the country, among 10 other countries received support to develop a resilient and sustainable systems for health (RSSH) component in a HIV, TB, or malaria funding request to the Global Fund.

To increase and to sustain the implementation of activities under the NFM3/GC6, the Ministry of Health as the main PR has invited WHO and other agencies in Sierra Leone with the comparative advantage to support the country to main the tempo for implementation.

2. Justification

Considering the increasing need to fight HIV/TB/Malaria and strengthen the health system in general in Sierra Leone, and in accordance with the Global Fund procedures, Sierra Leone has identified the need for extra support to be able to implement the activities agreed between the Principal Recipients through CCM and the Global Fund. WHO, being associated with the Global Fund, the CCM and the Principal Recipient MOH, is seen as a reliable partner to the Ministry on its programmes with the Global Fund through the provision of technical assistance in various forms and thereby being in the known of the challenges confronting the implementation of the Global Fund’s funded initiatives and activities.

The Ministry of Health is seeking technical assistance from WHO to support the implementation of some of its Global fund activities under GC6 and C19RM till June 2024.  With prior discussions with the parties involved and given the short time of the grant, there is an understanding for the recruitment of two RSSH Experts as consultants (One international and one National) to support the Ministry in the implementation of the Grant Cycle 6 with focus on RSSH component of the agreements.

3. Scope of Work

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Health Systems and working closely with Health teams, the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) ATM program Manager, the National Consultant shall work to facilitate and support the PR with issues related to the implementation of a component of their national ATM and general systems strengthening programmes. The programmes and the strengthening of systems present highly complex technical, epidemiological, and political contexts for implementing ATM control and elimination embedded in an equally complex health system.

The Consultant(s) is expected to have a clear understanding of WHO policies and guidelines on the specific intervention area and an in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of ATM prevention and control in endemic countries and the relevant health systems components required for success. The assignment also requires highly developed negotiation skills and a proven track record in achieving consensus across multiple stakeholders. The consultant must have vast experience in pharmaceuticals and procurement of health products based on local and international standards. The consultant(s) will be expected to be onsite.

 

4. Duties and responsibilities

 The objective of the assignment:

The Consultant(s) must have expertise in at least one of the intervention areas listed below to provide the targeted support required. In addition, experience in contextualizing these health system pillars within or complementing the ATM programmes is needed.

• Health product management, supply chain and systems strengthening.
• Laboratory systems
• Health sector governance and planning
• Integrated service delivery and quality of care (ex. RMNCAH: malaria prevention in pregnancy – IPTp and ITNs, diagnosis and treatment)
• Planning, direction, and governance of the health sector
• Health product management systems
• Strengthening laboratory systems
• Oxygen therapy and respiratory care systems
• Community systems and responses
• Other cross-cutting considerations: private sector involvement

The Consultant will be expected to carry out the following tasks to meet the objectives mentioned above:

• Provide strategic and technical support for the development of national policies, guidelines and plans for TB, HIV and Malaria prevention and care; laboratory strengthening,
• Provide strategic and technical support on assessing the epidemiological and programmatic situation, designing, and implementing interventions, and mobilizing resources for effective implementation of the priority activities, from the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis Malaria and RSSH.
• Strengthen community systems and community-led programs and help integrate them into health systems.
• Strengthen the supply chain to ensure that medicines, laboratory services and health products are available when and where needed.
• Facilitate the quantification, technical specification, and procurement process of Equipment for Regulatory/Quality Assurance
• Strengthen the creation and use of health data at all levels so that Sierra Leone and communities can make decisions based on the latest evidence.
• Provide technical support to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the GC6 f RSSH and ATM   activities by conducting programme reviews and technical missions, facilitating capacity-building activities, collecting, and analyzing programmatic and surveillance data, designing and supporting programmatic and operational research, as well as preparing documents for various purposes including policy recommendations, technical communications, advocacy materials, donor proposals and reports.
• Strengthen collaboration with international technical and funding partners, including technical institutions, financial institutions, and bilateral donors, and facilitate the timely Mobilization of more multisectoral opportunities to improve services’ scope, quality, and affordability.
• Strengthen partnerships between different sectors and harmonies and integrate GC6 disease programmes with overall health systems, strengthening strategies and interventions so that programs and services are sustainable and can reach more people.

 

5. Deliverables

Under the coordination of WHO, MOH and CCM, the consultant(s) will have to carry out the main deliverables as follows:

To be determined based on the specific assignment up to June 2024 with possible examples:

• Provide a clear plan on GC6 and C19 activities, including RSSH components of a Global Fund funding that can be implemented within the required period of June 2024
• Give an updated operational plan to support the Pharmacy Council in implementing its key priority activities with GF funding.
• Updated operational plan on how to support the implementation of prioritised activities under GC 6
• Final report to WHO/MOH/CCM analysing support provided, including recommendations for improving future support to Sierra Leone.
• The Consultant shall prepare monthly activities report outlining procurements executed and status.
• At the end of each month, the Consultant shall produce a report outlining the implementation status of GC6/C19 Procurement activities.

 

6. Qualifications, experience, skills, and languages

(1) Education

Required:

• Medical Degree from a recognized university and or with a postgraduate degree or equivalent in public health/pharmacy and/or social sciences or any other relevant field.

Desirable:

• A senior expert with extensive experience in public health, pharmacy, medicine, statistics and health systems.

(2) Work experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on multilateral grants, including experience with the Global Fund for RSSH, TB, HIV, and malaria control at subnational, national, and international levels in developing countries
• Minimum five years of experience in public health, pharmacy, medicine, statistics, or health systems at the national and international levels.
• Experience in processing procurement in line with national and international SOPs.
• Experience in the practice of procurement of goods and works and the acquisition of services under donor funding conditions. +
• Practical experience in programme reviews and strategic plan development
• Experience drafting technical briefs.
• Experience in proposal and report writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English with a working knowledge of the French language,
• Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

• At least five (5) years of international experience working with UN and international NGOs, bilateral or multilateral agencies

 

• Competencies
• Functional competencies:
• Good knowledge and experience in Health systems strengthening in resource-challenged environments.
• Have international experience in writing Funding Request and Grant Making, particularly on the RSSH component.
• Good understanding of the theme
• Good knowledge of hospital environments
• Analytical and synthesis skills and communication skills, particularly with various actors
• Have a good knowledge of fieldwork.
• Justify at least 10 years of experience in the field.

Skills/Knowledge

• An extensive background in WHO mandate in public health, policies and strategies and supporting Member States in implementing health strategies.
• He or she will be well conversant with WHO norms, standards and guidelines in medical product quality, safety, and efficacy.
• The consultant shall be conversant with the Microsoft Office software, programs or applications and must have the equipment, such as a computer, mobile phone, internet connectivity and other technical means needed for the successful delivery of this consultancy.
• Writing and communication skills, and particular expertise in preparing documents and writing for WHO, with evidence of persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to effectively collect, analyze, organize, distil, and present information.
• Good understanding of the global health challenges and responses for low resource settings
• Good understanding of other global multilateral funding platforms for health and ATM programmes

Language level required.

• Expert knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Technical Supervision

• Selassi Amah D’ALMEIDA, Coordinator Health Systems, dalmeidas@who.int

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Midwifery Clinical Mentor
2.) Environmental Health Manager

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Midwifery Clinical Mentor

MSF BELGIUM VACANCY

(Internal/ External)

MIDWIFERY CLINICAL MENTOR

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality.  These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

 

Job Details

Title of position: Midwifery Clinical Mentor

Status of position: Full Time

Number of positions:  1

Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital

Salary: Based on the organization scale

 

Main responsibilities of the position

The main objective of the MIDWIFERY clinical mentor is to directly support midwives and learning activities in the MSF Hospital / Maternity Wards (and partly in CHC Hangha), as part of their continuous professional development (CPD). S/he will provide mentoring – bedside observation, formative assessments and bed-side teaching.

The midwifery clinical mentor will also be required to propose improvement of clinical mentoring tools, and to assist the MWLD to deliver it in theory sessions and to participate in the evaluation of learning activities and skills acquired by the learners. All the above will be conducted according to MSF values, policies and protocols and universal health standards, in order to provide a high-quality Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services to the population.

 

Accountabilities

• Progress the content of learning activities consistent with the skills targeted to be developed (according to the learners’ curriculum), in coordination with the MWLD, and with Maternity PMR and with the support of the Midwifery referent of the MSF Academy for Healthcare (who consults with SRH advisors).
• Deliver these contents in an active way, through interactive learning sessions, alternative pedagogical methodologies and by providing bedside training.
• Mentor learners – develop individual mentor-mentee relationship, monitor closely the progress of the learners, in order to adapt the implementation of the learning activities accordingly.
• Support midwives in the ward areas with completing personal learning journals and maintaining professional practice and continuing professional development.
• Identify priority subjects/techniques to be addressed during the following training sessions and participate in developing the content of these training courses.
• Methodically support supervisors in maternity wards in their mentoring approach and involve them in bedside observations and mentoring.
• Keep the MSF Academy Representative well informed of the learning activities and discuss any difficulties or challenges encountered in order to find solutions together.
• Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of the objectives of MSF Academy in the country.

 

Required Criteria

Education: Diploma of Midwife (or any Diploma recognized in the country and /or the Ministry of Health to practice as such)

Knowledge: Mentoring methodology

Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Updates his/her knowledge before each mission, according to the most updated MSF pro-tocols

TRAINING OF FACILITATORS AND MENTORS will be provided by HQ at the beginning of the mission

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as Midwife

At least 2 years’ experience working in a hospital structure, including working in delivery room

Previous work experience with MSF or another NGOs is a plus

Experience in mentoring, training, facilitation or tutoring

Languages: Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

 

Application Details

Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labour card, copy of work certificates from previous employment. no original documents to be submitted

Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office in Freetown or to msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org

Application deadline: February 29, 2024 – no late applications will be accepted

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.

Please indicate MIDWIFERY CLINICAL MENTOR on the envelope or in the subject line of your email. 

MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process

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2.) Environmental Health Manager

MSF BELGIUM VACANCY

(Internal/ External)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGER / WATSAN MANAGER

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality.  These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

 

Job Details

Title of position: Environmental Health Manager / WATSAN Manager

Status of position: Full Time

Number of positions:  1

Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital

Salary: Based on the organization scale

 

Main responsibilities of the position

Planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to Water, Health and Sanitation, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the project

 

Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Deputy PMR, planning, elaborating and reviewing the annual budget for the WATSAN activities in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the project and the targeted population.
• Monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the WATSAN activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Deputy PMR on the development of the ongoing programmes including the following:
  • Designing, implementing, and managing all WATSAN interventions in the project. (Including, but not limited to water supply, excreta disposal, waste management, hygiene, and infection control
  • Conducting routine WATSAN assessments in collaboration with project medical teams to identify WATSAN needs at project level and making recommendations for response activities to the line manager. Ensuring the WATSAN contribution to the development and planning of emergency response strategies and resources, in collaboration with the medical and logistical teams
  • Ensuring availability, proper purchasing, and appropriate technical specifications of required materials and equipment through planning, organizing and overseeing the inventory of the WATSAN stock
• Providing technical support to the medical team in identifying possible “risk factors” (e.g., behavioural practices, environmental sources of infection, and transmission routes) and offers solutions for infection control. Actively contributing to the integration of WATSAN activities in the medical intervention offering project proposals and work plans.
• Ensuring proper collection and monitoring of WATSAN data. Ensuring multidisciplinary data availability. Providing analysis of data and regular reporting of results (as requested by line management)

 

Required Criteria

Education: Academic background in engineering or an equivalent relevant training, Computer literacy

Experience: Previous experience in technical aspects of water and sanitation works.

Minimum of 6-months of hands-on field emergency WHS professional experience in a humanitarian or international development setting.

Desirable: experience in or familiar with implementing and promoting the use of two or more of the following activities (water supply, excreta disposal, waste and waste water management, vector control, and dead bodies management) in two or more different contexts (conflicts, natural disasters, refugee/IDP camps, etc.)

Desirable: public health background or experience

Languages:  English, Krio, Mende

Application Details

Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labour card, copy of work certificates from previous employment. no original documents to be submitted

Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office in Freetown or to msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org

Application deadline: February 29, 2024 – no late applications will be accepted

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.

Please indicate ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGER / WATSAN MANAGER on the envelope or in the subject line of your email. 

MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process

UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Health Officer (Supply Chain Management)
2.) Digital Public Goods (DPG) Technical Consultant

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Health Officer (Supply Chain Management)

Health Officer (Supply Chain Management), NO-2, Freetown, Sierra Leone, #127471, [Temporary Appointment] – open only to Sierra Leoneans

Job no: 569139

Position type: Temporary Appointment

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health and Nutrition

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, results

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

Purpose for the Job:

The Health Officer (Supply Chain) provides support to the supply chain component of UNICEF Sierra Leone’s Health and Nutrition portfolio including technical assistance for health and nutrition supply chain systems strengthening initiatives. Specifically, the Health Officer provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance for health supply chain to facilitate program development, planning and management, implementation, progress monitoring and reporting of results. Critical duties for the Health Officer include supporting supply planning and supporting tracking and monitoring of orders and deliveries (including quantification and provision of technical specifications of pharmaceutical and medical equipment); supporting distribution activities including coordination with health facilities and site readiness assessment; and end-user monitoring for accountability including rationale use of medicines. The Health Officer (Supply Chain) also assists the Health Specialist (supply chain systems strengthening) in providing technical assistance to the MOH to strengthen key supply chain functions such as forecasting and supply planning, inventory management, warehouse and distribution and use of data for decision-making as per identified needs.

SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Support to programme development and planning.

2. Programme management, monitoring, and delivery of results.

3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation.

4. Networking and partnership building.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

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

•  A first-level university degree in one of the following fields is required: pharmacy, health supply chain management/logistics, biological sciences, public health or another relevant technical field.
•  A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: health supply chain management, supply and logistics, public health/nutrition planning and management with supply component, or maternal and neonatal health care with supply chain management.
•  Health supply chain management experience is an advantage.
•  Experience working in a developing country. eCOZvsP C0zl6W
•  Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
•  Experience in emergency preparedness and response is considered as an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required.

Specific Technical Knowledge Required

•  Professional technical knowledge/ expertise in health supply chain systems, including forecasting and supply planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing and distribution, and information management.
•  Good knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, procurement processes, logistics and delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
•  Good knowledge and experience in using computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and corporate software packages.
•  Emergency programme policies, goals, strategies, and approaches.

Please access the full job here: VA ToR – Supply Chain Officer, NO-2 (TA).pdf

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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

Advertised: Jan 23 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Feb 06 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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2.) Digital Public Goods (DPG) Technical Consultant

National Consultancy – Digital Public Goods (DPG) Technical Consultant (For Sierra Leone Nationals only)

Job no: 569145

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Innovation

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, innovation

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here

How can you make a difference?

Purpose and objective of the assignment:

As part of Sierra Leone’s role as a co-champion of the DPGA, and to strengthen the existing collaboration between UNICEF and DSTI on DPGs, this assignment aims to: A) Provide product development support to selected DPGs created and/or curated by DSTI (60%).

B) Provide open-source-community management support to the same projects to strengthen local capacity & talent (40%).

The Digital Public Goods (DPG) Technical Consultant reports to the Innovation Specialist for general guidance and direction.

Scope of Work:

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Innovation Specialist, the post has the following key responsibilities including, but are not limited to:

•  Provide product development/programming support to digital public goods such as, OpenG2P, GoSL USSD Services Platform
•  Coordinate the engagement and technical cooperation with the UNICEF Office of Innovation.
•  Support any solution development to be prepared to meet the DPG Standard and to be included in the DPG Registry.
•  Provide technical assistance to each solution as outlined in the description of the assignment below.
•  Provide opensource community management support to digital public goods projects to strengthen local capacity & talent.
•  Work with other UNICEF sections such as Health and Education and support in the delivery of cross programmatic priorities (eg through Hackathon)
•  Identify key open-source community organizations, academia and/or private sector to be engaged in each of the projects
•  Advocate for the adoption of open-source best practices in the development and maintenance of these projects’ software repositories
•  Develop and deploy clear and structured documentation for all project repositories
•  Develop, deploy and manage issue and pull request templates for each of the projects and position these projects overall to welcome external contributions
•  Regularly review and incorporate community contributions functions/accountabilities: eCOZi7b C0zl6W
•  Underpin UNICEF’s role as a convener to enable the scale-up of the DPGA at country level.
•  Maintain collaboration with government of Sierra Leone and identify new opportunities for engaging other stakeholders to contribute to the DPGA for Sierra Leone.
•  Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the success of the team, as needed.

Please see attached ToR for detailed information: ToR-Consultant-DPG-Innovation-National.pdf

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

•  A university degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field plus 7 years in a relevant field e.g. software development

Given the bespoke nature of this role and the new and emerging nature of Digital Public Goods relevant experience will be prioritized over specific qualifications. Therefore, a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in:

•  The social innovation ecosystem engagement, mapping, entrepreneurship support programs, open-source development and working with and mentoring tech entrepreneurs
•  Knowledge of frontier technology, open-source technology and digital public goods are highly valued.
•  Familiarity with Sierra Leone’s developer community organizations/landscape.
•  Experience in programming languages including Java, Python, and Golang and familiarity with different frameworks such as Java/ Spring & Python/ Django are an asset.
•  Previous experience developing projects in the open and the ability to demonstrate an active GitHub or Gitlab profile is an asset.
•  Ability to work with a diverse team in a rapidly changing work environment and adapt to unforeseen changes.
•  Experience working in the social impact space, international development or equivalent.
•  Fluency in English is required, strong written and verbal competency is necessary.
•  Experience working in a developing country required, working in the West African region is considered as an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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

Remarks:

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

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

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Jan 23 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Feb 05 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

GIZ Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Health Advisor—(Freetown)
2.) Health Advisor–(Kailahun)
3.) Health Advisor—(Kambia)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Health Advisor—(Freetown)

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Health Advisor (m/f) in epidemic prevention with a focus on Human Resources for Health in Freetown

 

Project Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (Health Project) PN: 2021.2292.9-00.100

Organizational Unit 1100, West Africa

Duration of Contract 15.02.2024 to 31.12.2024 with possibility of prolongation

Salary Band     4T

 

We are seeking for a highly skilled and experienced Health Advisor to join our team to provide expert guidance and support to the project “Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention in Sierra Leone III” in the field of human resources for health, focus area 1.

 

The project is commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. It aims to support the Government of Sierra Leone to better align the health system with the gender-specific health needs of the population focusing on the districts Kailahun, Kambia, and Pujehun. To do so it works in 4 focus areas:

 

Focus area 1 provides technical and process advice to the district health management teams in the respective districts on institutionalized, gender-sensitive surveys of training needs for health personnel (e.g. via iHRIS Train), and on the development of annual gender-responsive training plans at district level, as well as processing of learning experiences for the development of a national training plan and a national rural retention strategy. Additionally, focus area 1 aims to strengthen selected competences of service providers in the health sector in Kailahun, Kambia and Pujehun in a gender-sensitive manner. In line with the needs identified, healthcare providers will be trained in areas of obstetric and neonatal emergency care, digital health, as well as pandemic prevention and One Health. Furthermore, the development of a gender policy, including a policy against sexual harassment in the workplace, will be supported with the involvement of the relevant departments of the Ministry of Health as well as specialists and managers at various levels.

The second focus aims to improve emergency maternal and neonatal care by ensuring staff have necessary skills, guidelines are followed, referral systems are in place, and equipment and infrastructure are available.

The thirst focus area to improve the quality of health facility through the means of integrated supportive supervision visits and the promotion of community participation and transparency in health service planning and management.

Finally, the last focus seeks to strengthen epidemic prevention and response by engaging all One Health actors and ensuring continuous disease surveillance and control.

 

Responsibilities:

• Development and execution of work plans/activities for focus area 1 in in close collaboration with the GIZ Project Director, the project team, Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone, multi-stakeholder partners and other important actors in accordance with GIZ programme outlines
• Support the development of concept notes for focus area 1, together with partners, and support the implementation of them.
• Knowledge and innovation management and dissemination of information to target groups, inclusive of workshops, seminars etc.
• Support to results-based monitoring of the project
• Reporting about the status-qua of the implementation and other reports required by GIZ.
• Support to processing of enquiries of the commissioner of the project or other relevant Stakeholders
• Preparation and facilitation of presentations as needed.
• Facilitate logistical arrangements as the need may arise.

 

Tasks

You will provide technical and process advice to the first focus area in close collaboration with the GIZ Project Director, the project team, selected directorates of the Ministry of Health, the district health management team (DHMTs) in Kailahun, Kambia and Pujehun and other selected partners. This entails technical and process advice.

 

• to the district health management teams regarding an institutionalized, gender-sensitive survey of training needs for health personnel, and for the development of annual gender-responsive training plans at district level, as well as processing the learning experiences for the development of a national training plan and a national Rural Retention Strategy.
• to strengthen digital competencies of health service providers at national and district level as part of the Sierra Leonean Digital Roadmap.
• to the DHMTs on professional group-specific training on women-centred obstetric and neonatal emergency care (EmONC).
• to the DHMTs as well as technical and managerial staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment at district level regarding occupational group-specific training on epidemic prevention with a One Health approach and
• toward the development and implementation of a gender policy, including the policy against sexual harassment at the workplace for the health sector.

 

Extensive travel to the project regions (Kambia, Kailahun and Pujehun) of up to 70% of the total working time is required.

Qualifications:

• University degree (bachelor’s, master’s/doctoral degree or equivalent) in public health, medicine, or nursing/midwifery
• Solid knowledge of human resources for health.

 

Professional Experience:

• At least five years’ professional experience in a similar position.
• Very good knowledge of health service delivery and human resources for health in Sierra Leone.
• Proficient in iHRIS (Integrated Human Resource Information System) software
• Knowledge of key stakeholders and government institutions in charge of human resources for health.
• Experience in working with DHMTs.

Other knowledge/skills:

• Excellent management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experienced in information and communication technologies and computer applications (such as MS Office)
• Excellent in English, both orally and in writing

  

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 26^th of January 2024 including:

• Cover letter
• CV (including work experience and references)
• photocopies of certificates

have to be submitted to the email address  recruitmentsl@giz.de 

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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2.) Health Advisor–(Kailahun)

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Health Advisor (m/f) in epidemic prevention with a focus on Quality Assurance and Community Participation in the health sector based in Kailahun.

 

Project   Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (Health Project) PN: 2021.2292.9-00.100

Organizational Unit   1100, West Africa

Duration of Contract   15.02.2024 to 31.12.2024 with possibility of prolongation

Salary Band     4T

 

We are seeking for a highly skilled and experienced Health Advisor to join our team to provide expert guidance and support to the project “Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention in Sierra Leone III” in the field of quality assurance of health facility through the means of integrated supportive supervision visits and the promotion of community participation and transparency in health service planning and management, focus area 3.

 

The project is commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation. It aims to support the Government of Sierra Leone to better align the health system with the gender-specific health needs of the population focusing on the districts Kailahun, Kambia, and Pujehun. To do so it works in 4 focus areas:

 

The first focus is on gender-sensitive training for health service providers to enhance competencies and increase healthcare quality.

The second focus aims to improve emergency maternal and neonatal care by ensuring staff have necessary skills, guidelines are followed, referral systems are in place, and equipment and infrastructure are available.

Focus area 3 aims to strengthen the quality assurance and evidence-based management of health services, including the gender-sensitive participation of the communities in Kailahun and Kambia by means of supporting the implementation of systematic, digitally integrated supported supervision visits (ISSVs) and by providing advice on how the communities can be actively involved.

Finally, focus area 4 seeks to strengthen epidemic prevention and response by engaging all One Health actors and ensuring continuous disease surveillance and control.

 

Responsibilities:

• Development and execution of work plans/activities for focus area 3 in collaboration with multi-stakeholder partners and other important actors in accordance with GIZ programme outlines
• Support the development of concept notes for focus area 3 together with partners and support the implementation of them.
• Knowledge and innovation management and dissemination of information to target groups, inclusive of workshops, seminars etc.
• Support the results-based monitoring of the project.
• Reporting about the status of the implementation and other reports required by GIZ.
• Support the processing of enquiries of the commissioner (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) of the project or other relevant Stakeholders.
• Preparation and facilitation of presentations as needed.
• Facilitate logistical arrangements as the need may arise.

 

You are based in Kailahun.

Task:

As a Health Advisor for Focus Area 3, you will manage and oversee the main workstreams of this intervention area in close collaboration with the GIZ Project Coordinator and Health Advisor of focus area 3, the M+E Officer of the project, selected directorates of the Ministry of Health, the district health management team (DHMTs) in Kailahun and other selected partners. The main workstreams include:

 

• Expert advice on the institutionalization of feedback mechanisms (e.g. as part of ISSVs, feedback boxes, community score cards) for users of peripheral health facilities and district hospitals and their use in order to increase the quality of the health facilities.
• Strategy and process advice to the Ministry of Health and district health management teams to consolidate and scale up digital Integrated Supportive Supervision Visits (ISSV) including data quality audits.
• Provide technical advice to the district health management teams on how to involve the facility management committees and the population more effectively in the annual budget planning for district health services.

Qualifications, skills, and experience required.

 

Qualifications:

• University degree (bachelor’s, master’s/doctoral degree or equivalent) in public health, medicine, or nursing/midwifery
• Solid knowledge of quality assurance and community participation in the health sector

 

Professional Experience:

• At least three years’ professional experience in a similar position.
• Very good knowledge of health service delivery and quality assurance of health facilities and means of participation of the population in Sierra Leone.
• Knowledge of key stakeholders and government institutions in charge of quality assurance and means of participation of the population for the health sector in Sierra Leone
• Experience working with DHMTs.

 

Other knowledge/skills:

• Excellent management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experienced in information and communication technologies and computer applications (such as MS Office)
• Excellent in English, both orally and in writing

 

Mode of Application:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 26th of January 2024 including:

• Cover letter
• CV (including work experience and references)
• photocopies of certificates

have to be submitted to the email address  recruitmentsl@giz.de  

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

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3.) Health Advisor—(Kambia)

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Health Advisor (m/f) in epidemic prevention with a focus on Quality Assurance and Community Participation in the health sector based in Kambia

 

Project   Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (Health Project) PN: 2021.2292.9-00.100

Organizational Unit   1100, West Africa

Duration of Contract   15.02.2024 to 31.12.2024 with possibility of prolongation

Salary Band     4T

 

We are seeking for a highly skilled and experienced Health Advisor to join our team to provide expert guidance and support to the project “Health Systems Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention in Sierra Leone III” in the field of quality assurance of health facility through the means of integrated supportive supervision visits and the promotion of community participation and transparency in health service planning and management, focus area 3.

 

The project is commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation. It aims to support the Government of Sierra Leone to better align the health system with the gender-specific health needs of the population focusing on the districts Kailahun, Kambia, and Pujehun. To do so it works in 4 focus areas:

 

The first focus is on gender-sensitive training for health service providers to enhance competencies and increase healthcare quality.

The second focus aims to improve emergency maternal and neonatal care by ensuring staff have necessary skills, guidelines are followed, referral systems are in place, and equipment and infrastructure are available.

Focus area 3 aims to strengthen the quality assurance and evidence-based management of health services, including the gender-sensitive participation of the communities in Kailahun and Kambia by means of supporting the implementation of systematic, digitally integrated supported supervision visits (ISSVs) and by providing advice on how the communities can be actively involved.

Finally, focus area 4 seeks to strengthen epidemic prevention and response by engaging all One Health actors and ensuring continuous disease surveillance and control.

 

Responsibilities:

• Development and execution of work plans/activities for focus area 3 in collaboration with multi-stakeholder partners and other important actors in accordance with GIZ programme outlines
• Support the development of concept notes for focus area 3 together with partners, and support the implementation of them
• Knowledge and innovation management and dissemination of information to target groups, inclusive of workshops, seminars etc.
• Support the results-based monitoring of the project
• Reporting about the status of the implementation and other reports required by GIZ
• Support the processing of enquiries of the commissioner (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) of the project or other relevant Stakeholders
• Preparation and facilitation of presentations as needed
• Facilitate logistical arrangements as the need may arise

 

You are based in Kambia.

Tasks:

As a Health Advisor for Focus Area 3, you will manage and oversee the main workstreams of this intervention area in close collaboration with the GIZ Project Coordinator and Health Advisor of focus area 3, the M+E Officer of the project, selected directorates of the Ministry of Health, the district health management team (DHMTs) in Kailahun and other selected partners. The main workstreams include:

 

• Expert advice on the institutionalization of feedback mechanisms (e.g. as part of ISSVs, feedback boxes, community score cards) for users of peripheral health facilities and district hospitals and their use in order to increase the quality of the health facilities.
• Strategy and process advice to the Ministry of Health and district health management teams to consolidate and scale up digital Integrated Supportive Supervision Visits (ISSV) including data quality audits.
• Provide technical advice to the district health management teams on how to involve the facility management committees and the population more effectively in the annual budget planning for district health services

 

Qualifications, skills, and experience required.

 

Qualifications:

• University degree (bachelor’s, master’s/doctoral degree or equivalent) in public health, medicine, or nursing/midwifery
• Solid knowledge of quality assurance and community participation in the health sector

 

Professional Experience:

• At least three years’ professional experience in a similar position.
• Very good knowledge of health service delivery and quality assurance of health facilities and means of participation of the population in Sierra Leone.
• Knowledge of key stakeholders and government institutions in charge of quality assurance and means of participation of the population for the health sector in Sierra Leone
• Experience working with DHMTs.

 

Other knowledge/skills:

• Excellent management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Experienced in information and communication technologies and computer applications (such as MS Office)
• Excellent in English, both orally and in writing

 

Mode of Application:

 

Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 26th of January 2024 including:

• Cover letter
• CV (including work experience and references)
• photocopies of certificates

have to be submitted to the email address  recruitmentsl@giz.de  

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Children of the Nations Sierra Leone (COTN-SL) is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Human Resource Officer
2.) Clinical Nurse
3.) Procurement Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Human Resource Officer

Children of the Nations Sierra Leone (COTN-SL) is a National Christian Non-Governmental Organization
operating in the Upper Banta Chiefdom, Moyamba district with it headquarter office in Marjay town,
Freetown. The vision of COTN-SL is to raise children that will transform nations. The Management of
COTN-SL is seeking to recruit a Human Resource Officer who is a committed Christian and has a
continuous passion and calling to work with orphaned and destitute children in the following capacity:

POSITION/TITLE: Human Resource Officer
LOCATION: Upper Banta Mokelleh, Ngolala Junction
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Finance/Admin Manager
WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday

Key Responsibility: Responsible for managing every aspect of the employment process, including
orientation and training new staff members. To also assist with payroll management, so employees
receive their paychecks on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
 Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
 Providing counseling on policies and procedures
 Being actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing
the hiring process
 Create and implement effective onboarding plans
 Develop training and development programs
 Assist in performance management processes
 Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
 Maintain employee records according to policy and legal requirements
 Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance

Recruitment/On boarding

 Support all aspects of recruitment process: posting and managing job descriptions,
researching relevant job boards, screening resumes, liaising with candidates and arranging
phone screens and interviews; corresponding with hiring managers and provide support
and guidance to managers throughout the hiring process;

 Facilitate employment verification and background check screenings for applicable
candidates;
 Oversee Onboarding process for all new hires; work closely with hiring managers and other
departments (IT/Finance) to coordinate and schedule key trainings, meetings, technology,
and space;
 Help design and implement the new hire orientation and on-boarding program and
procedures;
 Oversee Off- Boarding process for all staff exiting the organization including conducting exit
interviews, termination of benefits, etc. Provide voluntary terminations with exit interview
materials, including benefits information, key contact information and termination check-
list;
 Provide excellent customer service via email, phone or in person; answers questions from
employees and the general public regarding human resources issues, and responds to
employment verification requests and other requests for information.

HRIS/Benefit Administration
 Serve as focal point for all integrations, partnering with finance on payroll and all vendor
payments, and ensure all record keeping is up to date and compliant; creating new systems
that help to track record keeping;
 Support all Coordinators and administration including: preparation and submission of all
invoices; onboarding/off boarding of employees from payroll and benefits; ensuring all
benefit information is up to date and posted in HRIS;
 Maintain accurate and up to date HR related vendor contracts/agreements (including
consulting firm, third party administrators, consultants, etc.);
 Develop and maintain up to date benefits onboarding materials for new employees;
 Establish and maintain positive working relationship with all vendors and service providers.
Compliance, Administration & Management
 Ensure the organization is ahead of federal, state and local policy and compliance changes
and best practices; ensure all employee handbooks and policies are up to date; and
recommend new policies and changes as the field and organization evolves; develop
processes and metrics that support assessing the impact of HR systems;
 Ensure the integrity of all employee data in HRIS.
 Maintain employee records according to policy and legal requirements;
 Schedule and provide logistical support for meetings, including organization-wide trainings,
team meetings and information sessions hosted by the department;
 Research best practices and support the department with projects, including performance
management, compliance audits, and open enrollment;

 Support COTN program;
 Play an active role in formulating methods to improve employment policies, processes and
practices as well as recommending changes to management.
 Other administrative duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:
  BSc/BA in Business Administration, Social Studies, Human Resource or relevant field; further
training will be a plus
 Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant HR Work experience with similar responsibilities, preferably
with an international or local NGO.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 Knowledge of various HR functions and Federal, State, and Local labor laws; experience
working in multi-state jurisdictions a plus;
 Approachable, trustworthy, and demonstrated sound judgment in all interpersonal
interaction;
 Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues;
 Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times;
 Highly organized individual with superb attention to detail, including proofreading;
 Analytical with the ability to review and synthesize large amounts of information and data
in order to make sound recommendations to leadership;
 Ability to manage cross organizational relationships and ability to balance employee needs
and concerns with the organizations policy and management concerns;
 Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively; able to work well
independently as well as within a team;
 Proactive approach to identifying problems and recommending solutions;
 Ability to manage a variety of and priorities with a flexible approach as business needs
change
 Strong customer service orientation;
 Strong commitment to the mission of COTN; familiarity with or interest in the humanitarian
or development sector a plus;

Required Skills and Experience
 Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus
 Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
 Strong ethics and reliability
 Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics

 Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
 Ability to work collaboratively and in a team
 Ability to work under pressure.

MANNER OF APPLICATION: Interested applicants should apply by sending in a letter of application with
a most recent copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV) plus one letter of recommendation.
The Country Director,
Children of the Nations Sierra Leone
Ngolala, Upper Banta Chiefdom
AiahFoday-Khabenje@cotni.org
Or
# 2 Tumoe Drive,
Marjay Town, Freetown
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: All applications should reach any of the above addresses on or before
Friday 19 th January, 2024, at 5 pm prompt. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for both written
and oral interviews.
FEMALES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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2.) Clinical Nurse

Children of the Nations Sierra Leone (COTN-SL) is a National Christian Non-Governmental Organization
operating in the Upper Banta Chiefdom, Moyamba district with it headquarter office in Marjay town,
Freetown. The vision of COTN-SL is to raise children that will transform nations. The Management of
COTN-SL is seeking to recruit a Clinical Nurse who is a committed Christian and has a continuous passion
and calling to work with orphaned and destitute children in the following capacity:

JOB TITLE: Clinical Nurse
DEPARTMENT: Physical Care
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Physical Care Coordinator
LOCATION: Ngolala Junction Upper Banta Chiefdom
HOURS: Full time
Clinical Nurse Responsibilities:
 Reports for duty to the Clinic during the posted hours.
 Responsible for providing safe, compassionate medical care to Home Children, VPP Children at
all times and Community school Children during school hours.
 Fully comply with the COTN Physical Care Clinic Standards of Service and the COTN-SL SOP.
 Responsible for complying with Ministry of Health IPC (Infection prevention and control) and
Ministry Sponsored programs.
 Fully comply with the COTN-SL Clinic Safety Operations Manual
 Serve as an advocate for Home and VPP Children during referrals.
 Visit local villages to sensitize and educate VPP parent regarding child right and responsibility in
the Clinic.
 Implement Annual Health care screenings for all Home and VPP Children.
 Document all medical care provided in the children’s medical file and master journal.
 Do weekly follow-up visit of a sick Child.
 Implement de-worming schedule for all COTN home and VPP Children.
 Create a safe and effective care environment for Patients.
 Response to Patient/caregivers in a timely manner during the on call hours.
 Promote and maintain respect for right, privacy and confidentiality of Patient.
 Secondary students are taught how to manage their own medical, dental and mental health
needs in preparation for living independently.
 Perform other duties as assigned by your Supervisor.

Clinical Nurse Requirements:

 Qualification preferred is SCHN, State Registered Nurse or a similar field.

 2-5 years of experience as a Nurse or in a similar position.
 Nursing License UpToDate.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

MANNER OF APPLICATION: Interested applicants should apply by sending in a letter of application with
a most recent copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV) plus one letter of recommendation.
The Country Director,
Children of the Nations Sierra Leone
Ngolala, Upper Banta Chiefdom
AiahFoday-Khabenje@cotni.org
Or
# 2 Tumoe Drive,
Marjay Town, Freetown
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: All applications should reach any of the above addresses on or before
Friday 19 th January, 2024, at 5 pm prompt. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for both written
and oral interviews.
FEMALES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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3.) Procurement Officer

Children of the Nations Sierra Leone (COTN-SL) is a National Christian Non-Governmental Organization
operating in the Upper Banta Chiefdom, Moyamba district with it headquarter office in Marjay town,
Freetown. The vision of COTN-SL is to raise children that will transform nations. The Management of
COTN-SL is seeking to recruit a Procurement Officer who is a committed Christian and has a continuous
passion and calling to work with orphaned and destitute children in the following capacity:

POSITION/TITLE: Procurement Officer
LOCATION: Upper Banta Mokelleh, Ngolala Junction
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Finance/Admin Manager
WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Key Responsibilities: The Procurement officer will be responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and
services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.
Procurement Officer Responsibilities:
 Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
 Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
 Maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
 Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product
ranges, etc.
 Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
 Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
 Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
 Develop, update, and monitor COTNSL’S Procurement Plan in close collaboration with the head
of Departments.
 Ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Legal
Agreements and the COTNSL Procurement Guidelines
 Determine the procurement methods for works, goods, and services to be used based on the
size of the procurement packages
 Draft pre-qualification documents for works, goods, and services;
 Draft request for proposals for selection of consultants;
 Draft specific procurement notices and prepare invitations for bids/requests for expressions of
interest/solicitation letters and standard bidding documents/request for proposals/request for
quotations for inviting and obtaining bids/proposals/ quotations in accordance with the COTNSL
Procurement Guidelines;
 Establish lists of pre-qualified contractors and service providers;
 Establish procedures for receiving, opening, evaluation of bids/proposals/ quotations, and the
evaluation criteria reports;

 Draft bids/proposals/quotations evaluation reports/ and communicate these to
the line manager for clearance;
 Prepare the appropriate contract/s for works, goods, services and consulting services as
appropriate;
 Supervise contract/s implementation and ensure adherence of contractors/suppliers and
consultants to the relevant conditions of contract;
 Establish and maintain filing and documentation system for the procurement documents both
related to COTNSL
 Provide technical assistance and training on the COTNSL Procurement Manual to the COTNSL
Staffs.
 Coordinate with the Heads of Department with respect to contract/s value/s and any variation
orders issued or approved to ensure adherence to the overall allocated budget
 Supervise and provide support to the heads of departments in preparing their procurement
plans, procurement implementation and reviewing procurement documents.
 Be directly responsible for all procurement reviews, post and prior;
 Prepare quarterly progress reports; and
 Perform any other task that may be required or as requested by the Finance and Administration
Manager.

Procurement Officer Requirements:
 Degree in Accounting, Business management/Administration, Procurement/Logistics or a similar
field preferred.
 2-5 years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software including QuickBooks.
 Strong communication and negotiation skills.
 Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
 Attention to detail.
MANNER OF APPLICATION: Interested applicants should apply by sending in a letter of application with
a most recent copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV) plus one letter of recommendation.
The Country Director,
Children of the Nations Sierra Leone
Ngolala, Upper Banta Chiefdom
AiahFoday-Khabenje@cotni.org
Or
# 2 Tumoe Drive,
Marjay Town, Freetown
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: All applications should reach any of the above addresses on or before
Friday 19 th January, 2024, at 5 pm prompt. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for both written
and oral interviews.
FEMALES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Senior Advisor, Ministry of Health  

About Seed Global Health

Seed Global Health (Seed) envisions a world in which every country is strengthened by a robust health workforce that can meet the health needs of its population. We partner to train nurses, midwives, and physicians, building health teams that can provide high-quality care and save lives. We do this by strengthening clinical care delivery, improving health workforce education, and supporting policies that enable health professionals to succeed. Seed is dedicated to creating lasting change in the health systems of our partner countries: Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zambia. To ensure that these changes are durable, we form deep local partnerships that inform our work at both the individual and systems levels. Together, we are creating a multi-generational impact to not only treat today’s problems, but solve for tomorrow’s.

 

About Ministry of Health  

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is the government institution responsible for providing healthcare services to the public sector and regulating healthcare in the private sector. The ministry aims to provide national affordable healthcare to enable the population of Sierra Leone to attain and maintain a satisfactory level of health. Their vision is to ensure that all people in Sierra Leone have access to affordable quality healthcare services without suffering undue financial hardship, while their mission is to build a resilient and responsive healthcare system that provides and regulates comprehensive healthcare services in an equitable manner through innovative technology and collaborative partnerships, while guaranteeing social and financial protections.

 

Although the Ministry is making progress in healthcare service delivery with declines in maternal mortality ratio, infant and child mortality rates, including under-five mortality rate, the health indices remain unacceptably high, with poor health status of the citizenry as depicted by average life expectancy of 54 years.

 

To improve the functionality of the Ministry and the entire health sector, an independent review of the management and functions of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the entire health sector was conducted at the direction of His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. This was due to a Cabinet Conclusion dated 10 June 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Sierra Leone, with coordination and oversight support of the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), conducted the Independent Management and Functional Review (IMFR).

 

The office of the Minister will require an experienced executive to track and report to the Minister on the progress of implementation action plans, assisting the Minister in managing the processes and relationships required to achieve the recommendations of the independent management and functional review of the Ministry and the health sector objective under the Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP), 2019-2023.

 

Position Description

The Ministry of Health is in search of a consultant to serve as Senior Advisor who will drive the implementation of strategies to achieve the Ministry’s goals. The Senior Advisor will play a crucial broad and multidimensional role in operationalizing short, medium, and long-term quality of care initiatives. The Senior Advisor will work with the Minister of Health and Sanitation to support bottom-line healthcare planning and financing, strengthen health information management, monitoring, and evaluation for accountability and learning, guide staffing and talent management, support change management and management for results, and ensure effectiveness and efficiency of health systems.

 

The Senior Advisor will be responsible for fast-tracking interventions and streamlining operational processes while providing strategic leadership to fulfil the Ministry’s mandate of providing quality health care services to the population. Additionally, the Senior Advisor will provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to the MOH in implementing the recommendations of the functional review conducted by the WHO. Working closely with the MOH core management team, the Senior Advisor will expedite operational interventions that enhance the health system’s effectiveness and efficiency.

 

Position Summary 

The Senior Advisor for the Ministry of Health is responsible for providing strategic and operational support to the Minister of Health and Sanitation in the delivery of their mandate. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the Minister’s office functions efficiently and effectively, and that the Minister is kept informed of key developments and issues related to the health sector. The Senior Advisor will also work closely with other senior officials within the Ministry of Health, as well as with external stakeholders, to ensure that the Minister’s priorities are advanced.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Minister’s office including scheduling, correspondence, and briefing preparation
• Oversee the work of the Office of the Minister’s staff, their performance management, and professional development
• Develop, maintain relationships with and liaise with internal and external stakeholders including other government departments, media, and senior government officials, stakeholders, and members of the public on behalf of the Minister
• Advise the Minister on policy matters and assist in the development of policy proposals
• Provide leadership, direction, and effective operational strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating healthcare policies and programs
• Monitor and analyze key developments and issues related to the health sector, and provide regular updates to the Minister
• Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to identify implementation challenges, monitor progress of implementation, facilitate communication and collaboration, identify gaps and make recommendations for improvement
• Coordinate preparation of progress reports and support capacity building initiatives for program teams in coordination with the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) and Human Resources for Health team
• Work closely with and support the Advisory team serving as a conduit for feedback to the Minister, where needed
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations related to healthcare delivery in collaboration with the office of the Permanent Secretary and work with stakeholders to identify and implement innovative approaches to healthcare service delivery
• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to the MOH core management team in implementing recommendations from the functional review carried out by the WHO including coordination of actions and ensuring tasks are facilitated promptly
• Lead the design and implementation of operational delivery strategies, tools, plans, and procedures to enhance operational processes improvement, effectiveness, and efficiency
• Oversee the Minister’s travel arrangements and represent the Minister at meetings and events when necessary
• Work closely with other senior officials within the Ministry of Health to ensure that the Minister’s priorities are advanced and report back on progress to the Minister
• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Minister
• Participate in relevant technical working groups, committees, and task forces as required and provide regular reports to the Minister of Health and Sanitation on the progress of operational interventions and actions being implemented
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Minister of Health and Sanitation.

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Education, Qualification and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications and experience:

 

Education, Qualification 

• A Bachelor’s degree in health management, public health, or a related field. Possession of an MD, MB, BS or MB, ChB degree is an added advantage
• A Master’s degree in a related field such as Public Health, Business Administration, or other relevant fields

Experience

 

• At least ten (10) years of experience in a senior management position in the healthcare sector.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in a leadership role in a complex and fast-paced environment, preferably in the health sector. Experience working in a government or public sector organization is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing healthcare operations, policies, and programs
• Strong understanding of the health sector, including health system strengthening, health financing, and health service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, operations, and strategic planning.

 

Skills Experience 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate at all levels
• Personify health diplomacy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with a track record of delivering results.
• Ability to grasp critical issues and distil them into clear and manageable priorities
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to develop and drive strategy and innovation

 

Reporting Line  

The Senior Advisor will report directly to the Minister of Health and will work closely with the MOH core management team, including the Permanent Secretary, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Directors, and Program Managers.

 

Deliverables

The Senior Advisor will be responsible for delivering the following:

• An operational plan that aligns with the MoH’s strategic objectives and outlines the specific activities and milestones required to achieve them.

• • A performance monitoring and evaluation framework that measures progress against agreed targets and benchmarks and identifies areas for improvement

• Regular reports to the Minister of Health on the status of operational activities and recommendations for improvement.

 

Duration and Appointment

The appointment of the Senior Advisor will be for a fixed term of one year (1) year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

 

Conflict of Interest Experience

The Senior Advisor will be required to disclose any potential conflict of interest that may arise in the course of their duties and responsibilities.

 

Amendment  

These terms of reference may be amended by the Minister of Health as deemed necessary

Compensation

Seed is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, including without limitation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, and local law.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Send CV and cover letter to afannah@seedglobalhealth.org

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is recruiting to fill the following positions

1.) Healthcare Educator for Midwifery
2.) Pharmacy Supervisor

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Healthcare Educator for Midwifery

MSF BELGIUM VACANCY: 

MIDWIFE CLINICAL MENTOR

 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality.  These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Job Details

 

Title of position: Healthcare Educator for Midwifery (Level 8)

Status of position: Regular Position

Location: MSF Academy at MSF Hangha Hospital, Kenema

Main Purpose:

The main objective of the Healthcare Educators is to ensure the facilitation, mentoring and implementation of the MSF Academy learning activities in the selected MSF projects in the country according to MSF’s protocols, standards and procedures and ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities and improve the health condition of the population.

 

The Healthcare Educator prepares, organizes and delivers learning activities in the clinical areas and trains the learners in the MSF projects as part of a continuing education process. The Healthcare Educator will also be required to propose adaptations to training content, to deliver and evaluate it, as well as to assess the acquisition of skills by the learners..

 

Main Responsibilities

 

• Implements on the long-term clinical mentoring activities and tools, monitors MSF Academy Midwifery activities – in the projects, according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures (can involve various departments)
• Participates in the Training of clinical Facilitators (TOF) and Training of clinical Mentors (TOM) as part of their induction
• Provides active clinical mentorship to the assigned learners by facilitating mentoring sessions and providing side-by-side teaching to the learners based on the training objectives, the specific trainee needs and the material provided by MSF Academy, with largest percentage of time in the ward, coaching and training at the bedside
• Monitors closely the progress of the learners and provides regular feedback to the L&D Midwifery Manager.  Performs assessment of learners using competency gap assessment
• Regularly visits the hospital and attends relevant meetings to collaborate with projects in implementing best practices taught in the curriculum
• Plans learning sessions, support the project in allocating learning time and collaborate with L&D Midwifery Manager to update and share the chronogram
• Keeps the database up to date, ensures proper storage of confidential learning documents and reports according to the L&D Midwifery manager’s instructions

 

MSF Academy

The MSF Academy for Healthcare aims to professionalize the training of health care workers in MSF projects. Midwifery care is one of the main priorities to health care provision. MSF has the ambition through professional medical training to bring a positive contribution to the Human Resources for Healthcare situation in Sierra Leone.

The curriculum is competency based and covers the Midwifery Curriculum. The training includes didactic classroom sessions and bedside mentoring.

Context Specific Responsibilities

 

• Carries out supply management on the project (orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, inventories, consumption, security of the stock, etc.) for the training activities
• Contributes to the assessment of the transference of the learning in the workplace, using tools and methodologies in collaboration with the L&D manager for Midwives and Maternity nurses (including observation, reporting, questionnaires, learning portfolios).
• Coaches, guides and supports the Midwives and Maternity Nurses and through their functions ensures good patient care practices as well as quality of care in the department providing guidance, on-the-job training, bedside support and essential feedback to all Midwives and Maternity Nurses in the department.
• Actively identifies the nurses’ learning and development needs and brings them forward to the Learning & Development Midwifery manager.
• Knows, promotes, implements and follows up on the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment.
• Works collaboratively with the L&D Midwifery Manager and gives continuous feedback / reports.
• Collaborates with national team supervisors on training needs for the department while also liaising with the L&D Midwifery Manager
• Respects patient confidentiality and works within a professional sphere of practice at all times
• Consistently works towards their own personal and professional development.

 

Requirements:

Education (essential):

• Professional diploma/degree in Midwifery sciences
• State Registered Midwife

 

Education (desirable):

• Training of Trainer or any other pedagogy or education certificate/diploma is an asset
• Any additional medical specialization is an asset

 

Experience (essential):

• Five years’ experience as healthcare profession (if possible, in different services)
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a Midwife in a hospital structure, including working in delivery room

 

Experience (desirable):

• Experience in mentoring, preceptorship, tutoring or clinical supervision
• Experience in facilitation
• Experience as a clinical instructor in university Midwifery programs / teaching hospital is an asset
• Previous work experience with MSF or other international healthcare organizations is an asset  

Language: English, Mende, Krio

Knowledge:

• Strong Clinical skills and knowledge on Midwifery care
• Anatomy and physiology knowledge
• Pedagogical knowledge / Clinical Mentoring Methodology
• Computer literacy (word, excel, PPT and internet)

 

Application Details

 

Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labor card, copy of license released by the Sierra Leone Nursing and Midwife Board, copy of work certificates from previous employment – no original documents to be submitted

 

Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), & MSF Office in Freetown.

 

Applications can be submitted via email: msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org

 

Application deadline: 28 December, 2023 at 5 PM– no late applications will be accepted

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

 

Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.

 

Please indicate “Vacancy Midwifery Clinical Mentor” and NAME on the envelope/subject.

 

MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process.

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2.) Pharmacy Supervisor

 VACANCY: PHARMACY SUPERVISOR

MSF BELGIUM

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality.  These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Job Details

 

Title of position:         PHARMACY SUPERVISOR

Status of position: Full time position

Location: MSF Hospital, Hangha, Kenema District

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Planning and supervising on a day-to-day basis the Pharmacy Warehouse and Medical Stock Management activities in the project, ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures. These activities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Physically and administratively managing medical stocks in conjunction with project pharmacy manager and end-user unit supervisors and assuming responsibility for the warehouse and its contents
  • Ensuring storage, stock management and supply processes, as well as hygiene and security procedures, tools, and protocols (controlling pests and rodents), implementing appropriate quality controls and records, in order to ensure good storage conditions (temperatures, humidity and light exposure) and availability of drugs and medical material, according to MSF protocols, national regulations
  • Ensuring that all necessary tools and management procedures are in place in order to avoid stock ruptures, losses (expiries, damages due to bad storage conditions, temperature breach) and excess stocks. Regularly comparing stock card and software database, checking inventory levels (physical counts), keeping inventories up to date and monitoring consumption
  • Checking, recording and arranging the goods received from supplier and ensuring the availability of a wide range of items for various departments (medical supplies, therapeutic foods, tools, equipment, etc.)
  • Ensuring that all items are well organized and correctly stored according to their specificity, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible (cleanliness, security, access, etc.)
  • Participates in the definition of distribution system for the end-user departments, including strategy and frequency for replenishment, ordering schedule, methods of calculation, flow of communication and standard operating procedures. These activities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Recording all items received and issued in computer (Isystock) and reporting on drug consumptions and medical equipment dispensed according to protocols, informing on unusual patterns as well as forecasting future needs, in order to rationalise the budget and to ensure availability.
  • Ensuring that dispensing and administration of medication take place under hygienic conditions, following MSF hygiene and infection control procedures.
  • Ensure that a monitoring system is in place for collection of consumption data, surveillance activities (i.e. surveys, prescribing analysis) and reporting of medication errors, in collaboration with nursing and medical professionals.
  • Participate in the supervision, monitoring and guidance for medication safety in collaboration with nursing and medical professionals
  • Ensuring that a medical standard list is available for every unit.
  • Supervising the team under his/her responsibility including the definition and planning of each person’s tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule and organizing and leading team meetings
  • Being in charge of the order preparation for end-use units in timely manner according to the monthly schedule, stick to Good Distribution Practice
    • Ensuring ‘first expired first out’ rule with possible measures through all the activities, including daily order preparation, return from the unit, shelves arrangement and cargo reception
  • Ensuring monitoring temperature, humidity of the warehouse, periodical cleaning of shelves, fridges conducted by storekeepers
  • Being flexible on receiving cargo even with short notice, preparing the reception and giving back the feedback
  • Managing expired items the end of each month from pharmacy warehouse, collaborating with unit supervisors regarding expired items occurring from units and having accurate list of expired items in order to destruct accordingly
  • Conducting stock analysis(rupture, risk of rupture, sleeping stock, overstock) on a regular basis and share Monthly Stock Report with pharmacy manager

 

Required Criteria

 

Education: Essential, degree of pharmacy management or nursing related studies., or medical profile

Languages: Mende, Krio and English

Experience: At least 1year certified work experience as a pharmacy manager or equivalent experience

Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Application Details

 

Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, labour card, work certificates from previous employment– No original documents to be submitted

 

Applications can be submitted to: MSF Hangha Hospital – main gate watchman post

Main gate guard post MSF Boajibu Office

MSF Belgium Freetown Office (Aberdeen Road)

or through email msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org

 

    Please indicate “Vacancy Pharmacy Supervisor” on the envelope

 

Application deadline:             04 January 2024 5 pm – no late applications will be accepted

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

 

Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.

 

Preference will be given to candidates without a pincode

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

1.) Facility Assistant
2.) MCH Aid (x2)
3.) Medical Officer

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Facility Assistant

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Facility Assistant

Work Location: Kailahun ( Jojoima , B uedu or Bandajuma CHC)

Department: Operation

Reports to: Admin Officer

Line Management

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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

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

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

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

The Facility Assistant 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 affiliate d sites as required. Facility Assistant will work closely and under the su pervision of the Administrative Officer .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for cleaning of Office Building, Quest House buildings, removing debris, and the entire compound clean and tidy.
•  Clean (Shampooing) of carpets, empties trash can/waste bin, and replace lining of trash cans in both offices and quest houses.
•  Ensure proper cleanliness of the areas around the office such as walkways and parking lots.
•  Clean, dust and mop office floors by using a variety of equipment and cleaning products.
•  Wipe down desks and chairs and make sure that all stubborn smears are removed using appropriate cleaning materials.
•  Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created . d6tU2kB B2Mjo4
•  Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
•  Clean and service restrooms with mops and disinfectants.
•  Replenish towels, soap and toiletries in bathrooms on a regular basis.
•  Identify and report possible repairs, replace faulty light bulbs.
•  Move around heavy equipment and furniture for the purpose of storage or rearranging.
•  Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
•  Perform other duties relating to job as may be directed by the Administrative Officer.

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

•  Must be educated to BECE Level
•  1 Year of office experience in similar organisation

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 tel ephone numbers of three (3) referees.

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2.) MCH Aid (x2)

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: MCH Aid X 2

Work Location: WBC Maternity

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Midwife In Charge

Line Management

No

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

Over the past 7 years, PIH has been working with the MOHS and District Health Management Team in Kono District, Sierra Leone, to implement comprehensive health systems strengthening in the district’s secondary hospital, multiple primary care sites as well as through a comprehensive community-based programs system.

The MCH Aid 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 MCH Aid will work closely and under the supervision of the facility midwife.

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.
•  Triage and monitor the vital signs of patients when needed
•  Actively participate in the identification and management of antenatal complications requiring treatment, follow-up and clinical management.
•  Provide high quality and timely basic emergency care for obstetric complications during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
•  Administer vaccines and other medications under the supervision of the midwife
•  Assist high quality normal delivery care including ensuring proper monitoring of labor through the use of the partograph and other monitoring tools in use in the department.
•  Provide daily essential newborn care to all infants born. Identify, liaise with the clinical team and prepare for transfer sick babies to KGH/MCOE for further treatment as needed.
•  Provide routine daily postnatal care for women and infants through to 6 weeks postpartum.
•  Liaise with the midwife to evaluate postnatal patients prior to discharge and provide discharge counseling to ensure that mothers are able to care for their newborns competently and confidently.
•  Assist to ensure proper documentation is maintained in all maternal and newborn records, health registers and clinic registers. d6i1yrc B2Mjo4
•  Collaborate with the midwife and the rest of the staff to ensure clinical staff can provide BEmONC services in line with MOHS and WHO standards.
•  Ensure that the delivery center is kept clean and free from health hazards
•  Ensure that delivery instruments are clean, sterilized and kept in their appropriate places
•  Prepare documentation and participate in MDSR monthly reviews, including presentations for the facilities and DHMT.
•  Collaborate with the midwife to provide clinical assessment, birth plan development, and on-going care for patients at the facilities we work in.
•  Support maternal and newborn health outreach activities in collaboration with the midwife and Facility Clinical Lead.
•  Work rotating shifts, including significant night shift coverage, and rotating “on call” weekends.
•  Other responsibilities related to the work as required.

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

•  MCH Aid certification from recognized training school or institution.
•  At least two years MCH Aid 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.

Must not hold dual employment .

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 telepho ne numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday 8th December 2023

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3.) Medical Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Medical Officer – RMNH/MCOE

Work Location: Kono ( Koidu District)

Department: Maternity

Reports to: OBGYN Leads

Line Management

TBD

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 Maternity Centre of Excellence Hospital in Koidu City, Sierra Leone, provides high-quality maternal and neonatal care to the community. This state-of-the-art facility is operated in partnership with Partners In Health (PIH) and the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Officer to join our Maternity team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of reproductive patients, neonates and their families in Sierra Leone.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  To work as part of the RMNH Team, providing high quality clinical maternal and neonatal care services to the local and regional population in conjunction with other health workers working cohesively within the multidisciplinary team.
•  Serve as Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) and the MCOE as a Medical Officer for PIH SL
•  Complete daily rounds on Maternity wards with OBGYN’s, SACHO, CHO and midwifery and nursing staff
•  Manage maternity cases according to national and international clinical guidelines
•  Provide general support and supervision throughout the hospital, and across sites, as needed
•  Direct supervision for CHOs, clinical officers working in maternity wards
•  Working collaboratively with the obstetric/ maternity team, to improve perinatal care
•  To participate in all processes around clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management/patient safety processes, MDSR/PDSR weekly/monthly meetings
•  Providing regular data reports on the inputs/outputs of all maternity services as needed
•  Initiating and overseeing Quality Improvement Projects within the maternity department to improve practice
•  Provide support in both obstetric and gynecologic clinics including the High-Risk and postnatal clinics and provision of modern family planning methods
•  Keeping up to date with current practices and innovations

Teaching & Supervision .

•  Training and supervision of junior medical and midwifery/nursing team that work with him/her and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. Participation in formal and informal teaching of the multi-professional team is expected as part of the role
•  The post-holder will be expected to contribute to formal and informal teaching of undergraduate medical students attached to the clinical team and may be asked to provide seminars or lectures
•  The post holder will be expected to undertake educational Outreach visits and provide support/advice to other maternity units within Kono region or in Partners in Health supported facilities within Sierra Leone and One PIH

Management and Leadership

•  To contribute to maternal health clinical governance, patient safety, risk and clinical effective processes within the department including active participation in audit and guideline development both for the current units and the Maternal Centre of Excellence
•  To actively engage and support the ongoing development and management of all services within the maternity unit d6i10Pz B2Mjo4
•  PIH is committed to multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team working and you will be expected to work closely with colleagues both within and outside the maternity units to achieve this aim. As well as with our MOHS colleagues and management teams
•  To actively participate in the effective and appropriate management of resources within the department
•  To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate within the hospital and maternity units in particular.

Research

The post-holder would be expected to support ongoing research activity and would be encouraged to develop their own research ideas as appropriate. As well as to share accredited and approved relevant research with all staff to ensure that we they provide evidence based and current care to clients

Family Communication: Communicate effectively with families, providing them with updates on their infant’s condition, explaining treatment options, and offering emotional support.

Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists, to provide comprehensive care.

Education and Training: Participate in training programs for healthcare staff and provide guidance on maternal and newborn care best practices.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Quality Improvement and research : Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research to enhance the RMNH standards of care and patient outcomes.

•  Adherence to Protocols: Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control measures, and national guidelines for RMNH care.
•  Continuing Education: Stay current with advances in RNMH through continuous learning, attending conferences, and pursuing relevant certifications.
•  Support the primary Health Care Units (PHUs) as required Provides training and service delivery in areas of RMNH care when necessary
•  Community Engagement: Engage with the local community to promote maternal and neonatal health awareness and provide education on preventive measures.
•  Cross-Departmental Support: In cases where the need arises, the Medical Officer may be required to provide support to other departments within Koidu Government Hospital. This support may extend to the Emergency Department, General Wards, and the Isolation Ward. The candidate will collaborate closely with the OBGYN’s, SACHO’s and CHO’s to ensure seamless care coordination and the highest standards of RMNH care across all departments. This collaborative approach reflects our commitment to holistic maternal and neonatal health and the well-being of the community we serve.

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

•  Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited medical school.
•  Valid medical license and registration with the Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Council.
•  A minimum of two years of clinical experience with a strong background in maternal healthcare is a must
•  Proficient at performing obstetric ultrasound scan and diagnosing major sonographic obstetric emergencies
•  Proficient at performing elective and emergency cesarean sections, hysterectomy’s and other obstetric and gynecology surgeries
•  Provision of antenatal care, emergency obstetric care, PMTCT to HIV positive mothers, and care for victims of sexual violence
•  Performing a wide range of tests, including cardiotocography , cervical cancer screening, and pelvic examinations
•  Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
•  Proficiency in basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office, Goggle Drive and relevant Social Media
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Strong commitment to providing compassionate care to neonates and their families.

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to a resource-limited healthcare 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 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 telepho ne numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday 8th December 2023

APPLY

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) CHO OT Maternity
2.) CHOs

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) CHO OT Maternity

CHO OT MATERNITY – RESERVE POOL

 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality.  These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Job Details

 

Title of position:             CHO OT MATERNITY

Status of position: Reserve pool for CHOs OT Maternity Reserve Pool

Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital

Main responsibilities

 

Organizing and ensuring medical consultations to the target population providing treatment to patients within the scope of his/her medical competencies and referring them when appropriate, according to MSF protocols, procedures and the universal hygiene standards in order to guarantee quality and efficiency of the service provided. The CHO in the MSF hospital works to the medical model with the attitudes, skills & knowledge base to deliver holistic care & treatment within the general medical team under the supervision of a medical doctor.

 

Accountabilities

 

• Ensuring the implementation and standardization of MSF clinical policies, tools, and hygiene protocols in order to minimize clinical risks and to guarantee the quality of patient care management. Promoting and maintaining confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records
• Implementing diagnosis, prescription and prevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competencies applying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients and following protocols in force as well as using laboratory services when necessary, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medical treatments and to refer patients when appropriate.
• Participating in the planning and supervision, in close coordination with other supervisors, the HR processes (sizing, staff shifts, recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the team in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people triage capabilities, their motivation and commitment and their active participation in teaching the targeted population on therapeutic and preventive protocols.
• Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service.
  • In cases of emergency, carrying out first aid care and treatment according to protocols in order to reduce mortality rates
  • Recording in the individual patient’s card and registration books, all performed medical activities (drugs prescribed, lab results, vaccination status, epidemiological activity, doses, etc.) keeping data traceability in order to ensure patients treatment continuity.
  • Participating in data collection and reporting when required
  • Knowing and implementing Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE), i.e. keeping contact with all patients, providing them information regarding their health state and responding to their questions.
  • Knowing and promoting the proper application of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit and Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol.

 

Context Specific Accountabilities

 

• Follow infection control and prevention procedures and, in collaboration with the IPC team, encourage other team members to follow these procedures as well.
• Contributing in creating a safe and secure environment for the patients and their caretakers.
• Participate in trainings, ward meetings, hospital committees as required.

Under supervision of the medical doctors and / or the clinical director, facilitate trainings for other medical team members

As Kenema is an endemic area for Lassa fever, all staff is expected to handle lassa suspect patients respecting enhanced transmission based precautions. Therefore, a strong and proactive commitment will be expected in all trainings and surveillance activities related to Lassa

 

Required Criteria

 

Education: Higher diploma in community health and clinical studies essential

Languages: Mende, Krio and English

Experience: Clinical supervision experience of least one year, experience or additional trainings (Eg. ETAT+) in paediatrics / emergency an asset

Willingness to work in a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever pre-referral ward, if required

Application Details

 

Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labour card, copy of work certificates from previous employment, enrollment no. /university registration no.– no original documents to be submitted

 

Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office in Freetown or to msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org

 

Application deadline: 10 December 2023 – no late applications will be accepted

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

 

Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.

 

Please indicate “Vacancy CHO OT-reserve pool” on the envelope

 

MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process

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2.) CHOs

CHO-RESERVE POOL

 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality.  These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Job Details

 

Title of position:             CHOs

Status of position: Reserve pool for CHOs

Location: Hangha (Kenema District) – MSF Hospital

Main responsibilities

 

Organizing and ensuring medical consultations to the target population providing treatment to patients within the scope of his/her medical competencies and referring them when appropriate, according to MSF protocols, procedures and the universal hygiene standards in order to guarantee quality and efficiency of the service provided.

 

Accountabilities

 

• Ensuring the implementation and standardization of MSF clinical policies, tools, and hygiene protocols in order to minimize clinical risks and to guarantee the quality of patient care management. Promoting and maintaining confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records
• Implementing diagnosis, prescription and prevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competencies applying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients and following protocols in force as well as using laboratory services when necessary, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medical treatments and to refer patients when appropriate.
• Participating in the planning and supervision, in close coordination with other supervisors, the HR processes (sizing, staff shifts, recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the team in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people triage capabilities, their motivation and commitment and their active participation in teaching the targeted population on therapeutic and preventive protocols.
• Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service.
  • In cases of emergency, carrying out first aid care and treatment according to protocols in order to reduce mortality rates
  • Recording in the individual patient’s card and registration books, all performed medical activities (drugs prescribed, lab results, vaccination status, epidemiological activity, doses, etc.) keeping data traceability in order to ensure patients treatment continuity.
  • Participating in data collection and reporting when required
  • Knowing and implementing Patient Therapeutic Education (PTE), i.e. keeping contact with all patients, providing them information regarding their health state and responding to their questions.
  • Knowing and promoting the proper application of Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit and Sexually Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol.

 

Context Specific Accountabilities

 

• Follow infection control and prevention procedures and, in collaboration with the IPC team, ensure that all team members comply to these procedures.
• Contributing in creating a safe and secure environment for the patients and their caretakers.
• Participate in trainings, ward meetings, hospital committees as required by the hospital or MSF academy.
• Under supervision of the medical doctors and / or the clinical director, facilitate trainings for other medical team members.

 

Required Criteria

 

Education: Higher diploma in community health and clinical studies essential

Languages: Mende, Krio and English

Experience: Clinical supervision experience of least one year, experience or additional trainings (Eg. ETAT+) in paediatrics / emergency an asset

Willingness to work in a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever pre-referral ward, if required

Application Details

 

Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labour card, copy of work certificates from previous employment, enrollment no. /university registration no.– no original documents to be submitted

 

Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), MSF Kenema Base (Tissor), MSF Belgium office in Freetown or to msfocb-kenema-hrtl@brussels.msf.org

 

Application deadline: 10 December 2023 – no late applications will be accepted

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

 

Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for a test or interview.

 

Please indicate “Vacancy CHO-reserve pool” on the envelope

 

MSF does not charge fees for receiving any applications or participating in any recruitment process

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

1.) Nurse Midwife Educator
2.) Nurse Anesthetist

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Nurse Midwife Educator

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Nurse Midwife Educator

Work Location: Kono

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical RMNH Manager

Line Management

TBD

Application Status

External

Job Requisition Number

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 Nurse/Midwifery Educator will be an integral part of the clinical team, working collaboratively with others across all of the PIH-supported facilities to ensure that staff nurses consistently deliver high quality, patient-centered care and that nursing students meet their core clinical objectives during placement. It is also important that the Nurse/Midwifery Educator seeks to develop and maintain relationships with all of the clinical leadership, both within PIH and MOHS and to promote the PIH model of social medicine in healthcare.

The Nurse/Midwifery Educator will be responsible for promoting evidence-based nursing practice through staff development, formal and informal training within and outside the clinical setting and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. He/she will serve as a role model, advocate, and provide guidance, while also sharing their clinical experiences to help nurses and midwives develop and gain confidence in their roles, most importantly thinking critically and solving problems independently. The Nurse/Midwifery Educator also acts as both adviser and role model for the nursing and midwifery students, assisting them in their journey toward become successful practicing practioners . They must have a commitment to lifelong learning and to the scholarly progression of the nursing/midwifery profession. The Nurse/Midwifery Educator must also have a strong knowledge base in theories of teaching, learning, and evaluation, be able to design curricula and programs, be able to assess a student’s needs, be innovative, and thoroughly enjoy, didactic and bedside/clinical teaching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Specific Responsibilities: The Nurse/Midwifery Educator is responsible for maintaining and developing the following key performance areas: Clinical Practice:

•  Perform nursing and midwifery practices in accordance with Sierra Leone’s Nursing and Midwifery standards of practice, policies and guidelines
•  Practice within own abilities and maintain accreditation in mandatory and extended skills
•  Demonstrate accountability for nursing and midwifery practices
•  Update, design and implement mandatory training skills for nurses and midwives
•  Work closely with the RMNH directorate to develop the curriculum and training plan for all clinical staff at the MCOE
•  Demonstrate a high level of understanding, knowledge and skills in reproductive, midwifery and neonatal nursing
•  Maintain own competence as a Nurse/Midwifery Educator through certification and clinical practice
•  Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge through problem solving and decision making
•  Perform nursing and midwifery bedside care in a teaching capacity as needed
•  Identify strategies for optimizing patient care in the clinical environment based on current research and evidence in clinical practice.

Education and Research:

•  Implement and evaluate clinical education programs and in-services for practicing nurses and student nurses
•  Implement and evaluate the Nursing/Midwifery Orientation and Student Nurses Orientation Programs in collaboration with the Directorates of RMNH, Nursing and Clinical Education
•  Initiate, participate and contribute to the development of clinical knowledge and skills of new and existing nurses and midwives as well as student nurses
•  Provide clinical support to new and existing nurses/midwives as well as students
•  Develop and maintain clinical educational resources
•  Identify individual learning needs of nurses/midwives in consultation with the staff member, Ward In-Charges, Hospital Matron and Directorates of RMNH and Nursing in order to support individual learning plans
•  Perform clinical assessments of nurses/midwives and provide certification of competency where required
•  Participate in the delivery of formal and informal education
•  Develop, implement and evaluate extended skills programs for nurses/midwives in collaboration with the Directorate of RMNH and Nursing
•  Actively participate in clinical and non-clinical activities that promote the professional development and education of nurses and midwives
•  Foster an environment that supports the utilization of nursing/midwifery research
•  Collaborate with the Directors of RMNH, Nursing and Clinical Education to identify research opportunities
•  Participate in the development and review of clinical and practice guidelines for the Maternal Centre of Excellence and Koidu Government Hospital.

Quality Improvement and Management:

•  Undertake necessary components of the performance evaluation process
•  Promote and participate in quality improvement and safety activities as well as institutional accreditation processes d6GIOXd B2Mjon
•  Participate in relevant committees, meetings and service activities as required and provide relevant feedback and dissemination of appropriate information
•  Assess and evaluate the quality of education resources and equipment required to meet the learning needs of nurses/midwives and student nurses in the clinical environment
•  Contribute to the nursing education component of the strategic plan of the organization
•  Participate in critical incident debriefings as required.

Professional Practice and Development:

•  Demonstrate advocacy for nurses/midwives and patient groups
•  Actively pursue opportunities to advance own professional knowledge and skill development
•  Participate in relevant ongoing professional development programs
•  Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through membership in relevant professional organizations or associations
•  Demonstrate awareness of current nursing and midwifery practices, initiatives and related health issues that enhance adult, maternal and neonatal nursing care
•  Participate in health promotion and community outreach activities
•  Act as an effective role model for staff through mentoring and teaching so as to achieve optimal staff development and patient outcomes

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 of Science in Nursing and Midwifery with Master of Science in Midwifery preferred.
•  Certification in Nursing/Midwifery Education from a known and reputable institution
•  5 or more years of clinical and educational experience, practicing in a hospital setting
•  Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, required to effectively engage with senior leadership, partners, and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues
•  Proven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact especially when dealing with MOHS and external partners
•  Excellent communication skills both oral and written, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software
•  Exceptional leadership qualities with the proven ability to work with others in the clinical environment
•  Pursue attention to detail
•  Experience in working in low resource settings is a requirement
•  A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right and passion for serving the poor and vulnerable, is essential in all aspects of this role
•  Ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country
•  Evidence of providing culturally sensitive and competent quality care in an extremely stressful environment
•  Humility, a sense of curiosity, and commitment to creatively tackling seemingly impossible problems
•  Sense of humor and ability to laugh at self, and with others
•  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
•  Ability to live in Kono District, Sierra Leone full-time with shared accommodation
•  This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of this organization periodically to examine employees’ job description and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed , or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with those working directly to him or her. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions and reach an amicable conclusion with your manager.

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 telepho ne numbers of three (3) referees. This position will be open and running until filled.

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2.) Nurse Anesthetist

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: Nurse Anesthetist

Work Location: Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: OB/GYN

Line Management

No

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 Nurse Anesthetist will be responsible for leading the provision of anesthesia services at KGH and other PIH Supported Health facilities . She/he will be responsible for maintaining the records related to anesthetic drugs and supplies, tracing usage and supporting quantification process. She will also be responsible for providing preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative care and maintaining records on anaesthetic procedures. Teaching training and mentoring staff on safe anesthetic procedures and pre/post of care of clients. He/She will also play a lead role in caring for critically ill patients in the High Dependency Unit and other areas of the hospital as required. Provide anesthesia/analgesic options for all procedures within the unit and hospital as required. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment that will ensure the highest standard or care and support to the clients and staff.

Main Duties and Responsiblities

•  Work in collaboration with the Clinicians, SACHO to provide comprehensive anesthetic care according to current guidelines.
•  Provide pre-operative, Intra operative and Post-operative anaesthetic care for patients:

1) Administer anesthesia to patients for surgery or diagnostic procedures.

2) Use intravenous, local, caudal or spinal methods to administer sedation or pain medications during surgical and other medical procedures

3) Prepare preoperative assessments including health histories and physical examinations.

4) Complete postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies.

•  Carry out post-operative rounds on different surgical wards and provide post- anaesthetic care.
•  Support the theatre teams and others surgical teams in different aspects of daily surgical care.
•  Support to implement and maintain the infection Prevention Control protocols by directly supervising care the care in surgical wards, minor, main theatres and wound care clinic.
•  Ensures proper care, storage and maintenance of Anesthetic equipment and supplies.
•  Ensures proper record keeping for usage of anesthetic agent and support in quantification of the drugs and supplies needed for provision of anesthesia .
•  Writes reports on anesthetic procedures during and after any surgical intervention.
•  Ensure and maintain the anesthesia database in collaboration with the MEQ team.
•  Participate in the development, documentation and administration of policies and procedures involving the administration of anesthesia for the facility. d6GIMu3 B2Mjon
•  Provide training and mentorship as needed for all staff cadres
•  Work in conjunction with the Clinical Teams to ensure that quality evidence based care is given to all clients

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

•  State Registered Nurse with Diploma in Anaethesia from recognized College or University with current registration with at least 3 years of experience. Preference for personnel with more than 5 years of experience.
•  Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
•  Ability to work well in a team, be dependable, flexible, time conscious and hard working.
•  Able to consistently produce high quality work.
•  A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right.
•  Fluent in verbal and written English.
•  Willing to li ve and work fulltime in Kono District , Sierra Leone.
•  Must not hold dual employment
•  Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also able to function independently.
•  Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
•  Ability to work under high stress and fast-paced environments

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. This position will remain open until filled

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