SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Resident Nurse
2.) Driver
3.) Cleaner

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Resident Nurse

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

RESIDENT NURSE

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a Resident Nurse to provide the front lines of primary health care delivery within the Freetown Village location in line with the organisation’s vision, mission, values, policies, strategies and available resources. The role will support programme development in alternative care service delivery using the Family-like Care setting.

The resident nurse will be responsible to monitor the health (Physical, Mental, Psychological) conditions of participant within Freetown location.

He/she is also responsible to ensure there is ongoing sensitize for children/youth, Mothers and Aunties about health issues according to the organisation’s policies and procedures.

Support the process of referrals to the Hospital, follow up properly and coordinates annual medical check-up for children, youth and staff.

S/he is to advise Mothers and Aunties in areas such as nutrition, basic hygiene, sanitation and immunisation of children in the Village. Advise and educate Mothers and Aunties as to the adequate nutrition for the special group of children in the Village (Malnutrition, Ulcers, etc.).

Be familiar with the health history of every child/youth in the Children’s Village. Fill the child’s file with basic clinical data such as height, weight, blood pressure, blood type, general physical condition; and so on.

Supervise health issues in Family house by visiting family houses every day to check for overnight illness.

Prepare and presents twice a year a comprehensive health statistical report of the Village, by Identifying major diseases and other health incidences analysing the causes/prevention/effects.

Must ensure that the Children’s Village have adequate stock of relevant drugs and medical supplies to carry out basic medical treatment.

Must organise periodic counselling sessions with children, youth and staff in areas of STD’s, other health related issues, prevention and cures.

Qualifications and Experience

The position demands the service of either a State Registered Nurse or a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse, or any other diploma deemed equivalent.

Minimum 3 years professional experience.

Experience working with a protection agency is a plus.

Knowledge of GBV and TIP issues is a plus.

Must have a willingness to closely follow child and vulnerable adult protection policy and procedures.

Good written and spoken English are required.

Trustworthiness and confidentiality as well as modelling principled behaviour.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2023

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year, with a possibility of an extension based on performance

and/or availability of funding

LOCATION: Freetown

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position and location you are applying for, for example: “Application for the Position Resident Nurse”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Thursday 31st August, 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

2.) Driver

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

DRIVER

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is seeking a trained, qualified and professional driver to join the team of dedicated and committed staff in Bo. Reporting to the Administrative Secretary, the Driver will assist SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone to fulfil its mission of working for the well-being of children by providing safe driving support and general administration and logistics work.

He/she is responsible for the safety condition of the vehicle and equipment (presence of e.g. jack and tools, first aid box etc.).

He/she carries out routine vehicle inspections and refills air, diesel, lubricant, water and brake fluid, etc. as required.

Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards. Observing the road and traffic laws and regulations of Sierra Leone.

He/she is to ensure the vehicle is kept clean, tidy, secure and in good working condition at all times.

Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, prepare vehicle spare parts inventory.

Assist the Admin Secretary to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule.

Qualifications and Experience

High school/technical school education required.

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in related fields/positions

Knowledge and practical experience in car mechanics or related fields

Knowledge of vehicle safety regulations

Completed driving trainings

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2023

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year, with a possibility of an extension based on performance

and/or availability of funding

LOCATION: Bo

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position and location you are applying for, for example: “Application for the Position Driver”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Thursday 31st August, 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

3.) Cleaner

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

CLEANER

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting a Cleaner to take care of our facilities and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. Under the general supervision of the Administrative Secretary, the Cleaner is responsible for the general cleaning of the entire compounds of the Village and all other areas as assigned by the supervisor.

She/he ensure the beautification of the compound at all times; planting of flowers and trimming of wild trees.

The Cleaner is responsible for all basic cleaning in and around the facility or office building. This can entail dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning smudges off windows and doors.

Ensuring restrooms are cleaned, sanitized, and restocked is another important responsibility of a cleaner. Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.

Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects. Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Must be an honest, hardworking, punctual & reliable person.

Qualifications and Experience

He must have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the aims and principles of the SOS Idea and its Vision and Values.

Must be a strong, healthy and physically fit person who takes pride in his/her work.

Should be suitable and experienced in cleaning and hygiene.

Must be a keen and diligent observer of the happenings and movement of people in and around the school compound.

Must ensure the beautification of the outside compound of the village at all times.

He must have knowledge on Child Protection and Child’s Right Issues.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st October 2023

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year, with a possibility of an extension based on performance

and/or availability of funding

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS: According to profile

LOCATION: Freetown

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to apply.sl@sossierraleone.org  Please indicate in the subject line the position and location you are applying for, for example: “Application for the Position Cleaner”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Thursday 31st August, 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

Save the Children is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Clinical Maternal Newborn Health Specialist
2.) Project Manager, Maternal-Child Health Project
3.) Internal Control & Compliance Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Clinical Maternal Newborn Health Specialist

2.) Project Manager, Maternal-Child Health Project

3.) Internal Control & Compliance Officer

FOLLOW LINK BELOW TO APPLY :

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Nutrition and Health Deputy Program Manager

 (National Status)

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in the country. Action Against Hunger Sierra Leone Coordination office is based in Freetown, overseeing the current operations in Bonthe and Moyamba.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as Nutrition and Health Deputy Program Manager to be responsible for the overall quality implementation of health and nutrition program(s) in Freetown Western Area Urban and Western Area Rural in collaboration with the Country Manager Nutrition and Health

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead the overall management of the health and nutrition programs with technical guidance and direction in line with the program expected outcomes 

Responsibilities 

• Management of the project cycle in health and nutrition
• Timely and updated program work plan in place
• Program activities delivered in line with the program work plan
• Proper targeting of the program beneficiaries and facilities
• Program implementation tracked through quantitative and qualitative Activity Progress Reports (APR)
• Partners work are aligned with project outcome and deliverablesTh
• Financial management as well (budget tracking and forecast)

• Develop and direct operations 

Responsibilities

• • Timely and high quality implementation of planned activities within his/her programme and alerting  the Health and Nutrition program manager to any delays or excessive or under-use of resources
  • Timely and high quality reporting, both internal and external, of the activities of his/her programme, together with a critical analysis in collaboration with local partners
  • Identifying and proposing the development of new programs
• Contribute to nutritional and health sections activities in proposals development  

• Train and manage the program team, with clear guidance and support in the delivery of the program 

Responsibilities

• The twice yearly assessment of the skills and performance of the ACF team in his program
• The management of his teams (leadership, monitoring, motivation, supervision, mentoring…)

• Organize staff development programs for the Action Against Hunger teams

Responsibilities

• Evaluating of the technical performance and skill level of the ACF  and local partners teams
• Identification of training needs
• Developing the technical skills of the program teams
• Ensuring the quality and pertinence of training programs established for the ACF and local partners teams

• Represent ACF and develop local partnerships

Responsibilities

• The professional standing of ACF  in his geographical area
• The distribution to partners of information collected locally
• Respect for the principles and values of ACF in its relations with partners
• The quality of relations with partners

• Gender Action

Activities:

• Contribute to the development of necessary gender methods and tools, such as overall guidelines and guidelines for specific processes and the work of different parts of the department.
• Initiation of a competence development programme, if not already carried out, and initiate on-going activities to increase the professional capacity of all staff in gender mainstreaming, using own resources or outside expertise
• Develop indicators for assessing progress with gender mainstreaming, adapted to the various types of work in different parts of the department.
• Arrange for the preparation of special reports as needed, on particular gender issues.
• To ensure sex disaggregation in all project reports (APRs, Donor reports)
• Ensure the inclusion of boys, girls, women and men in all project implementation especially in Action Against Hunger supported communities
• Contribute to develop gender-integrated annual work plans to include the gender objectives, activities to achieve the objectives, and indicators to measure progress toward the achieving the objectives for all staff.
• Demonstrate experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within the Action Against Hunger working environment
• Ensure that project activities are carried out with cultural sensitivity, promote gender equality and inclusion of marginalised groups;
• Work with field teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger interventions
• Conduct Gender leadership trainings for project staff, community leaders and target communities, beneficiaries;
• Include gender lens and component in to all trainings for beneficiaries, project staff and partner staff
• Conduct training to raise awareness of the gender equality, equity and poverty dimensions
• Support local stakeholders in organizing and carrying out advocacy and campaign for greater gender equality and equity in social protection programmes
• Engages with State and local Women’s rights organizations and mobilize collective voice around gender discrimination in the post conflict setting
• Proactively represent Action Against Hunger and participate in Gender working groups

• Others
• Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct
• Carry out other job related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Master Degree is preferred
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the same field.
• Previous experience in Humanitarian field will be an asset.
• Humanitarian values
• knowledge in Nutrition and Health, CHO etc
• Good Project and team management skills

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet)
• Pro-activity
• Aptitude to work in remote environments
• 3-5 years of working experience on managerial and coordinator position in NGO in the highly appreciated
• Personal features: Human quality (calm, diplomacy, self-control, respect of values and cultural differences), Flexibility and pragmatism, rigor and team spirit
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, reliability and solidity, discernment and initiative.
• Common sense is however your key tool, along with empathy, listening skills and persuasiveness.
• Knowledge humanitarian principles
•  Analytical capacity
• Good communication with others and knowledge on facilitating trainings
• Budget management capacities
• Capacity to monitor and report on activities
• Management skills

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: AUGUST 2023

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Initial Ten (10) Months Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)

LOCATION: Freetown, with possible travels to Moyamba, Bonthe, and other field areas

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Basic Salary:  SLL 6,428.35 to SLL6,942.61 based on profile

Monthly Housing and Transport Allowance: 15% of basic salary each

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “PROSSAN N&H-DPM”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 11th August 2023. 

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

MSF BELGIUM VACANCY:  

MIDWIFE ACTIVITY MANAGER OUTREACH 

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 

Main Purpose :

Defining, coordinating, monitoring all midwife and maternity related activities in a project area (Outreach activities), according to MSF policies, protocols and standards in order to provide a high-quality Mother and Child Health (MCH) care to the population.

Main Responsibilities :

• Planning, organizing and ensuring the implementation and supervision, in close collaboration with other medical staff, all Sexual and Reproductive health activities. Participating in the definition and update of annual project planning and budget, and if needed, in any emergency activity or exploratory visit in or out of the project area
• Informing other medical managers or doctors about any possible serious problem or complication (i.e. worsening of state of patients, problems in medicines, etc.). Coordinating and assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women to receive further medical evaluation, in order to manage efficiently the resources needed for delivering MCH care while keeping good quality levels.
• Assisting and collaborating with the field doctors and nurses when required (normal or complicated deliveries, SV cases, etc.), to complement the existing human resources and contribute to the resolution of complicated cases. Ensuring the new-born babies are followed up correctly since delivery and until discharge and that all pregnant women and new-born children are referred to the Extended Program on Immunization (EPI).
• Managing the midwifes at outreach level and can be called to support maternity staff in the project (Hospital). Planning and supervising the associated HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, motivation, internal/external communication, etc.) in order to improve staff capabilities and to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• Ensuring and supervising the implementation of protocols by all staff under his/her responsibility in order to improve the quality of the healthcare given to population and to prevent any infection due to staff malpractices
• Supervising the proper distribution of drugs and use of materials, keeping track of consumption patterns and supply orders, and monitoring inventories, together with the project logistician. Training the outreach midwifes and maternity staff if needed in order to ensure having minimum levels of stock to carry out the activities of the project and a rational and appropriate use of material resources
• In coordination with the project biomedical service supervising the appropriate use of outreach medical devices and anticipating and communicating future needs.
• Supervising administrative procedures and documents, analysing routine data for monitoring purposes, and being responsible for the collection and analysis of medical statistics and reporting of outreach SRH activities (participation in epidemiological reports and monthly reports according to guidelines) in order to have updated and correct information about the day-to-day activity in the project and to provide support in the decision-making

Note: 1. SRH Activities include: antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, female genital mutilation, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care.

Note: 2. BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation.

Note 3. CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparatomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight new-borns)

Context Specific Responsibilities :

• The employee will work in the PHU and villages supported by MSF within the Kenema District.
• She should show flexibility and motivation to carry on extra responsibilities
• Aligned with the aim of capacity building , to encourage the staff to grow their professional skills
• Considering the the nature of the the job ,a subsequent level of flexibility and mobility will be expected.
• To establish a safe work environement and adequate team interaction , regular meetings are organized with the team (all the stakeholders)

Specific objectives related to this position (MWAM/OUTREACH).

• Actively monitor, support and follow up the SRH activities activities (ICCM)in the villages supported by MSF ➢ Perform and / or supervise the MOH drug gap filing management and medical equipment (drug orders, stock monitoring, storage conditions, inventories, monitoring of expired drugs and their destruction, consumption of drugs, etc.), in order to respond to needs efficiently and effectively
• In collaboration with HP team, follow all SGBV activities for better management according to the standards policy

Note: Other job-related activities can be adjusted following the context evolution.

Requirements :

Education (essential): Midwifery recognized qualification essential. Tropical medicine training desirable Experience:  Two years experience as a midwife.  

 Having worked in MSF or other NGO’s and in developing    countries is desirable 

Language: English, Mende, Krio 

Competencies • Results

• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Service

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: 09 August 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 “Midwife Activity Manager” and NAME on the envelope/subject. 

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

Health Officer

Kabala, Sierra Leone

DESCRIPTION

Medicos del Mundo (Doctors of the World – Spain) has been working in Sierra Leone since 2002, implementing projects focused on strengthening community and health systems to improve Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) and to reduce Gender Based Violence. Our main partners include the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs and the Ministry of Education at national and at District level. Currently, our projects are implemented in Koinadugu and Falaba Districts.

JOB SUMMARY

He/She supports with  the effective implementation of MdM health activities in Sierra Leone, through technical support. In order to ensure the quality of activities, the Health Officer works with MdM coordination team providing technical advice in the planning and implementation of activities.  He/She ensures the coordination of health care services with the different actors (NGOs, partners, MoH) and within our MdM´s team.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The successful candidate will be based in Kabala with trips to Falaba District for supervision and to Freetown and/or other districts to participate in punctual meetings or activities.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The Health Officer will be part of the Field mission team and will report directly to the Base Coordinator.  He/she will have direct link with the Health Technical Referent in HQ.

FUNCTIONS

Representation, communication and coordination 

– Works in coordination with the Base Coordinator and the Programme Manager to ensure that the health activities from the different projects are well planned and implemented, following the Logical Frameworks.

– Represents MdM for health-related issues with different Ministries such as the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs and the Ministry of Education, with other NGOs and with donors if required.

– Develops and maintains positive relationships with all relevant stakeholders.

– Coordinates health activities with other NGOs and partners in the same area of intervention.

Program Management:

– Participates in the development and implementation of MdM’s Strategy together with the Coordination Team.

– Contributes with the identification of new projects’ interventions while participating in health needs assessments if needed.

– Participates in the development of concept notes and proposals by providing medical technical support.

– Participates in the development of donor reports and other internal reports of the organization if required.

– Together with the Programme Manager develops work plans, ensures that activities are implemented on time and that indicators are achieved.

– Supervises the intervention of MdM from a technical point of view: analysis of the quality of services, technical and scientific support/advice during the implementation of projects, analysis and monitoring of indicators and statistical data, medical services, compliance with medical standards, ensures that Infection Prevention and Control measures are implemented and observed, etc.

– Provides epidemiological monitoring and technical support in emergency responses in the area of Intervention

– Supervises and ensures health/GBV quality sensitisation activities through overseeing the work of the MdM Community Development Officers in the communities and ensuring a high quality level of messaging.

– Ensures the follow-up and technical-medical report of the activities in compliance with the conditions and project stipulations and MdM procedures and principles.

– Supports the organization and planning of Capacity Building to health care workers training together with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.

– Conducts Supportive Supervisions after the training to ensure that Quality of Care Services is provided.

– Ensures that national and international guidelines and protocols, related to MdM health activities, are followed up and supports to develop and/or update medical protocols and tools if necessary.

– Ensures and contributes to the integration of cross-cutting gender, human rights, anthropological and environmental protection approaches in all projects in MdM’s mission in Sierra Leone.

– Ensures and oversees the quality of the activities in the programs.

– Contributes with data collection and analysis.

Management of medical and non-medical material and supplies:

– Conducts technical validations in the definition of logistics procedures for the procurement of equipment and supplies.

– With the health staff in the health facilities, and the support of the logistics team, identifying material needs (pharmaceuticals, equipment, and consumable materials) and ensuring a consistent stock.

Team Capacity Building

– Identify priorities for capacity building training and facilitate internal training for MdM team.

– Holding technical meetings, briefings, and debriefings with MdM team.

Medical safety

– Leads the process of updating and implementing the MdM health guide, the medical evacuation protocol, first aid kits, etc. of the mission

– Ensures the existence, knowledge, updating and application of security rules concerning the health of MdM staff

– Supports the definition and implementation of the health policy for MdM teams

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

– Registered Community Health Officer, Nurse or Midwife

DESIRABLE:

– Clinical experience at Primary health care level, sexual and reproductive health programs, epidemic response, Nutrition, with desirable knowledge in public health

– Specific training on gender perspective and working experience in gender-based violence, will be a plus.

– Experience in working in health projects with other NGOs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

– Language requirements: Krio and English are a must. The knowledge of one more local language such as Fula, Koranko, Limba, Mandingo, Susu, or Yalunka is a plus.

– Computer requirements: User level of Microsoft Office Excel and/or software for collecting and data analysis.

EXPERIENCE:

– At least 1 year of working experience in similar positions.

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

– Excellent organizational capacity.

– Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills capable of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.

– Cultural awareness and adaptability.

– Good teamwork and networking skills.

– Strict compliance with the safety protocols established for the country and MdM mission.

– Alignment with principles and ethics of MdM.

AVAILABILITY

As soon as possible

SALARY AND CONDITIONS

Medicos del Mundo’s Salary charts.

Category: Health Officer

One-year open-ended contract, with probation period of four months and possibility of renewal.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and cover letter to the below e-mails by August 15, 2023:

coord.koinadugu@medicosdelmundo.org

admin.koinadugu@medicosdelmundo.org

OR to our office: 162 Makeni Road, Kabala, Sierra Leone

Solthis is an international health NGO which contributes to the strengthening of health systems to improve the access to quality care in countries with limited resources and/or with the vulnerable populations. Solthis is registered and has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2011 where our teams have been providing comprehensive technical support at both health facility, national and community levels to improve quality of HIV care.

From 2022, Solthis will support the implementation of the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) to accelerate the achievement of 95-95-95 targets in Sierra Leone by 2024.

The intervention through quality-oriented capacity building approaches, will complement the national healthcare workers’ capacity building activities such as on-site training, clinical mentorship, supportive supervision and coordination planned by the NACP and NAS in the NFM3. It will focus on strengthening the capacity of healthcare workers (HCWs) (at Health Facilities (HF) and Key Population Drop-In Centers (DIC)) levels and DHMT staff to provide quality of HIV services delivery including prevention, HTS, ART, eMTCT, DSD, EID, Viral Load, TB/HIV etc. It will also strengthen the Supply chain management and laboratory component to improve the accessibility and availability of HIV commodities at health facilities and DICs, and to support DHMT to allocate the available resources in the best possible way to minimize service provision disruption. Finally, the intervention will support data management system and usage of data to improve HIV related indicators. The intervention will be implemented in seven districts including Wester Area (Rural and Urban, Port Loko, Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo and Kenema Districts)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the MEAL Coordinator in monitoring the proper reporting process in diverse projects;
2. Support the MEAL Coordinator in planning, developing, implementing, and testing system updates; and following up on the proper implementation of data generation processes;
3. Provide timely, cleaned and organized data to support and guide the 4 DHMTs and program team in the decision-making process.

SPECIFIC TASKS/MISSIONS

Mission 1: Capacity building of HCWs and DHMTs for data collection, management and analysis

• Assess the HIS gaps, identify data quality challenges and design interventions to strengthen capacities, including knowledge and skills of professionnals involved in data collection and management of HIV care services;
• Facilitate trainings  to strengthen healthcare workers capacities on data collection and reporting tools use and data analysis and visualization in collaboration with national stakeholders and DHMTs ;
• Conduct mentoring, on the job training and supportive supervision focusing on record & documentation, reporting  and data usage, in collaboration with DHMTs;
• Support the Solthis medical teams and HCWs in the monthly and quarterly data collection process at the facility level;

• Provide support to HCWs during reporting period to ensure summary reports are of accurate and of quality and reported on time.

Mission 2: Coordination with and technical assistance to DHMTs

• Liaised with DHMTs and NACP to ensure the availability of reporting tools at health facility;

• Attend monthly in charges and coordinating partners meeting to support HIV focal person.
• Prepare and conduct data review meetings at the supported districts

Mission 3: Data management, monitoring, evaluation and learning

• Analyse data collected and contribute to data quality with audit;
• Ensure feedback on the data collected at the different levels of the health pyramid in order to improve pratices;
• Support project team members in the use of the M&E tools and in the organization of data collection activities, particularly with regard to the scores adapted;

• Provide support to DHMTs’ M&Es and HIV focal person to analyze reports coming from health facility and data entry into the DHIS2.

Mission 4: Project management

• Contribute to the update of project management documents (action plan, project narratives, etc.) and to other programming exercises;
• Contribute to the internal monthly reporting process as well as donor reports;
• Participate in the knowledge and experience capitalization process.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Language Skills: Fluent in English, speaking/reading/writing
• Education Degree: University degree or technical diploma in an Information Management/ Computing related skill.
• Work experience: At least 2 years of experience in Information Management preferably with humanitarian organizations /INGOs.
• Computer Skills:

• Excellent knowledge in data manipulation and report generation, preferably with MS Access;
• Solid knowledge in data processing using MS Excel, and mail merge with MS Word;
• Good experience in data presentation/visualization in a well-structured, organized, and clear format using visual tools, especially charts;
• Experience in structured Query Language (SQL);
• Very good typing skills.

• Other knowledge:

• Familiar with the Global Fund  reporting systems is highly desirable;
• Excellent data quality assurance, analysis, presentation and reporting skills. 

• Transversal skills

• • Well organized and attention to details;
  • Reliable and rigorous;
  • Ability to analyze and suggest improvement;
  • Autonomy, neutrality, hard worker;

• Able to manage stress and pressure.

Please note that this position is opened to Sierra Leoneans ONLY

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CONDITIONS

Starting date: ASAP

Project duration: 6 months – with possibility of extension based on performance

Salary & benefits: According to professional experience and grid Solthis + health

Submission of applications: Please send your application in English (CV in PDF, cover letter in PDF, references, dates of availability) to the National Administrator: recruitment.sierra-leone@solthis.org, quoting reference “HIS Technical Officer – Makeni”, by 1st August 2023.

CV will be reviewed on a rolling base until the position is filled. So early applications are encouraged. 

Solthis reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding.

MSF BELGIUM VACANCY:  

MIDWIFE  

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 

Main Purpose 

Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after delivery, according to MSF obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and newborn caring standards in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.

Main Responsibilities 

• Ensuring the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (CEmONC and BEmONC), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence and reproductive tract infections care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, including blood transfusion and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures in close collaboration with the CHO, OB/GYN.
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Providing excellent support for mothers and neonates to breastfeed successfully.
• Ensuring save Kangaroo Mother Care is provided for pre-term and low birthweight infants.
• Providing care to survivors of sexual violence in collaboration with the medical doctor and /or nurse or CHO
• Ensuring PMTCT protocol is followed in ANC/delivery and PNC
• Ensuring hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
• Performing cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Guaranteeing a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.
• Properly following up all neonates from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
• Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.
• Supervising that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols, as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc
• Participating in the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure handover of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases)
• Guaranteeing proper patient documentation and data reporting.

Context Specific Responsibilities 

• According to the employee’s experience and needs of the service, the employee will work in the MSF Hangha CEmONC maternity; labour and delivery room, antenatal, postnatal ward; paediatric ITFC  and/or will be sent to the MSF supported BEmONC facility or will rotate between the different places.

• Aligned with the aim of capacity building of the hospital and to encourage each staff member to grow their professional skills, we are promoting each unit to put effective delegation system in place. The effectiveness of this system will rely on the flexibility and motivation of each staff member to carry on extra responsibilities (e.g.: pharmacy stock management, IPC focal point, team leader per shift) identified by the Midwife Activity Manager or the Midwive Supervisor. This will contribute the unit to keep functionning independently in the absence of the supervisors and will impact positively the professional development of the staff. No compensation/privilege should be offered to establish such system.

• Considering the nature of the identified midwifery responsibilities as well as the set-up of the hospital and activities (several buildings within the same unit, high patient flow, night shift, internal transfer of staff if operationnal need, support in referrals, …) ; a subsequent level of flexibility and mobility will be expected for each staff occupying this position.

• To estalish a safe work environment and adequate team interaction where the voice of everyone can be heard, regular ward meetings are organized (at least on monthly basis) with date, time and venue communicated in prior by the supervisors. A mandatory presence as well as an active participation in these meetings and in the follow up of the actions points will be expected from each staff occupying this position.

• 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 committment will be  expected in all trainings and surveillance activities related to Lassa.

Requirements 

Education (essential): Essential midwifery Diploma certificate, desired Bachelor in Midwifery Experience:  Desired two years of relevant working experience as midwife. 

Language: English, Mende, Krio 

Competencies • Results • Teamwork

• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Service

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: 10 July 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 “Midwife” and NAME on the envelope/subject. 

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

National Emergency Medical Service Government of Sierra Leone   Ministry of Health and Sanitation

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National Emergency Medical Service is an emergency health project designed and implemented by the  Ministry of Health and Sanitation of Sierra Leone with the aim of strengthening ambulance referrals  within the country. Our core mandate is to save lives promptly and professionally.

National Emergency Medical Service is looking for young energetic, dynamic national individuals to fill the  following vacant positions.

Position: District Operations Coordinator

Duty Station: Karene District/Kamakwie (with occasional field visits to other  locaties within Sierra Leone)

Major Responsibilities 

⮚ Complete annual evaluations for staff as assigned

⮚ Direct the day-to-day supervision of all NEMS assets, including ambulances, paramedic and drivers’  duty roster, and mission.

⮚ Conduct daily station maintenance checks through Drivers Team Leaders

⮚ Perform daily equipment malfunction check and processing of all send-outs for repair ⮚ Responsible for weekly and monthly reporting of field department operations and expenses to  Regional Operations Coordinator and Field Operations Manager.

⮚ Accurately prepare and submit a variety of reports and records including, but not limited to, supply  requisitions, incident reports, shift reports, feedback reports from the team, DHMT reports, In charges reports, partners meeting reports, maternal death review meeting reports, fuel chit book  and/receipt reports

⮚ Ensure that all necessary Referral Forms documentation are completed within the required  timeframe and complies with all NEMS current policies and procedures

⮚ Monthly clarification with the Referral Coordinator (s) for the number of referrals conveyed that need  operations attention and reporting.

⮚ Ensure the ambulances receive fuel for operations in collaboration with the Admin & Logistics  department.

⮚ Duly interface with fuel dealers to stimulate positive rapport that will enhance consistent fuel supplies  for NEMS ambulances

⮚ Submit all refuel receipts to the Logistics Officer (receipt and photos of dashboard readings)

⮚ Utilize petty cash judiciously and in consultation with the Finance department, the Field Operations  Manager, and the Workshop Manager

⮚ Liquidate all financial transactions with valid receipts and petty cash summary on an Excel sheet to  the Senior Finance Officer and Field Operations Manager.

⮚ Notify Call Center of staffing at the beginning of the shift and update Call Center of any staffing level  changes via duty roster;

⮚ Assure all chores are assigned and completed per the established chore sheet for the shift;

⮚ Take calls from personnel calling off their shift which might be eminent to the operations

⮚ Help the Tracking Officer and/or Call Centre Supervisor to analyze ambulance movement reports.

Educational Requirements:  

Minimum Bachelors’ degree in Public Health, Administration or related course of study from a recognized  university.

Masters in Public Health or Development Studies is an advantage

49 J Spur rd, Freetown, Sierra Leone  

National Emergency Medical Service Government of Sierra Leone   Ministry of Health and Sanitation

Required skills 

⮚ Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgment and decision. ⮚ Extensive Driving skills and Possess a valid driving License

⮚ Leadership & coordination skills

⮚ Planning, supervion & Inter-personal skills

⮚ Ability to work collaboratively with others.

⮚ Computer literacy in Microsoft packages

⮚ Fluency in both written and spoken English

⮚ Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Experience: 

Minimum Three years relevant job experience in a similar role.

Masters in Public Health or Development Studies is an advantage

Interested Candidates are requested to send their CVs with Covering letter along, copies of all certificates  relevant to the position with at least 3 references. Applications should be addressed to the Admin &  Human Resource Manager via email: mohsnemsrecruitment@gmail.com. Or through hand delivery to the  following address.

NEMS Head Office

62 Spur Road, Freetown

Deadline for submission of applications is 31st July 2023. Only Applicants that meet the specifications will  be shortlisted for interviews. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

62 Spur rd, Freetown, Sierra Leone  

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 Educa-tor 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: 18 June 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.

United Nations Population Fund is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Family Planning Specialist
2.) Technical Specialist-Maternal and Reproductive Health
3.) Maternal and Reproductive Health Specialist

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Family Planning Specialist

Job Identification : 10595

Locations : Freetown, Sierra Leone

Posting Date : 05/16/2023, 10:18 AM

Apply Before : 05/31/2023, 09:00 PM

Job Schedule : Full time

Grade : NOC

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational : Non-Rotational

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education and Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience

Other Criteria

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, or other related fields

Required Languages : English

Desired Languages

English

Vacancy Timeline : 2 Weeks

Job Category : Sexual & Reproductive Health

Job Description

The Position:

The Family Planning Specialist coordinates project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, and joint programming initiatives for the effective management of UNFPA activities in the area of family planning. You will ensure coherence of those activities with agreed national and international family planning frameworks.

You will report to the Head of Programme.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Working within a Country Office environment, you will share knowledge and insights to facilitate quality country programme implementation, and advance the ICPD agenda through partnerships and national capacity strengthening, as well as approaches and initiatives in the area of family planning, in order to scale up family planning at country level.

You would be responsible for:

•  Analyzing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to family planning and reproductive health to identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention;
•  Contributing substantially to national and development partners’ coordination mechanisms with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS);
•  Monitoring and evaluating programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools;
•  Identifying constraints and resource deficiencies and recommending corrective action;
•  Monitoring project expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and targeted delivery levels;
•  Ensuring integration of related UNFPA programme components (ASRH, SRH and RHCS) interventions within the MoHS;
•  Expediting and coordinating project implementation through the establishment of collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies, as to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and address training needs of project personnel;
•  Providing technical inputs to the government and partners engaged in the delivery of the national Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Strategy 2017-2021 (RMNCAH);
•  Supporting the implementation of the Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan (CIP 2018-2022) in order to scale up family planning at national level through the provision of technical inputs during the implementation process;
•  Creating and documenting knowledge about current and emerging reproductive health and family planning trends and sharing these with staff of the country office and of the MoHS;

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, or other related fields

Knowledge and Experience:

•  Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience with strong technical knowledge in the management of FP/SRH programmes;
•  Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of programme objectives to national priorities and capacities;
•  Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results;
•  Extensive knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated Reproductive health programming;
•  Demonstrated ability to work with governments, network within the academic and development community.

Languages:

English

Required Competencies:

Values:

•  Exemplifying integrity,
•  Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
•  Embracing cultural diversity,
•  Embracing change

Core Competencies:

•  Achieving results,
•  Being accountable,
•  Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
•  Thinking analytically and strategically,
•  Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
•  Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

•  Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
•  Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
•  Delivering results-based programme
•  Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

•  Providing strategic focus,
•  Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
•  Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
•  Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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2.) Technical Specialist-Maternal and Reproductive Health

Job Identification : 10734

Locations : Freetown, Sierra Leone

Posting Date : 05/17/2023, 05:01 PM

Apply Before : 06/07/2023, 09:00 PM

Job Schedule : Full time

Grade : P4

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational : Non-Rotational

Contract Duration : 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Education and Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 7 year(s) experience

Required Languages : English

Desired Languages

English

Vacancy Timeline : 3 Weeks

Job Category : Sexual & Reproductive Health

Job Description

The Position:

The Maternal and Reproductive Health Technical Specialist leads the integration of SRHR in the broader national development plans and health sector strategies. You will play a key role in providing programmatic and technical expertise in line with UNFPA’s policy and strategy in the field of maternal health and midwifery.

You will report to the Head of Programme.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Working within a Country Office environment, you will coordinate and oversee all interventions aiming at improving maternal and reproductive health and tackling major related challenges at national level.

You will foster strategic alliances and partnerships, and develop relationships, networks and coalitions with national stakeholders, organizations, institutions and associations.

You would be responsible for:

Policy, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization

•  Building networks and fostering collaborative partnerships to develop funding opportunities with focus on maternal and reproductive health
•  Participating and contributing actively to the different collaborative platforms in order to engage government partners, multilateral and bilateral actors in providing strategic leadership on reducing maternal mortality;
•  Assisting in organizing advocacy events to promote the midwifery profession, such as the International Day of Midwife and Safe Motherhood campaigns;
•  Proactively identifying new resource mobilization opportunities in maternal and reproductive health areas of intervention;
•  Facilitating an enabling environment for networking and coalition-building with in-country programmes, agencies, organizations and professionals in order to improve reproductive health, particularly maternal health.

Technical Support and Capacity Building

•  Assisting in identifying strategic opportunities for mainstreaming maternal and reproductive health in national policy development, data collection and analysis and NGO led midwifery mobilization initiatives;
•  Providing quality strategic advice to address key maternal health morbidity issues such as obstetric fistula, cervical cancer and HIV-PMTCT, and coordinating the implementation of each one of these components;
•  Supporting and assisting the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), through the provision of technical assistance, to develop an enabling environment to move forward with the fight against maternal mortality and morbidity;
•  Establishing and maintaining effective collaborative working arrangements with various units of the MoHS as well as with stakeholders within the UN, donors and NGOs to ensure that midwifery activities and implementation plans are well coordinated.

Programme Management Support

•  Managing and overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA’s maternal and reproductive health related activities
•  Analyzing the relevant political, social and economic environment and trends in order to provide substantive inputs for the formulation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of comprehensive maternal and reproductive health programmes;
•  Guiding and managing innovative and responsive programming for the effective implementation of the midwifery component of interventions by ensuring monitoring and evaluation as well as quality implementation reporting as per UNFPA result-based management approach;
•  Analysing and reporting on maternal and reproductive health-related outputs and activities under the RH programme component and results-oriented projects progress;
•  Undertaking regular field monitoring visits to assess programme progress, disseminate findings and undertake follow-up actions.

Knowledge management

•  Supporting the generation of strategic information and evidence to inform national policies and strategies for midwifery improvement;
•  Documenting and sharing good and best practices in midwifery with wider stakeholders, including from other countries and regions;
•  Joining and/or establishing a network of a community of practice at national, regional and international levels to stay abreast of latest development in the field of maternal and reproductive health
•  Providing technical support to MoHS, national and international development partners and civil society to document best practices and lessons learned in order to move forward with the reproductive and maternal health agenda to attain the UN Strategic Development Goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing and midwifery, social sciences, or other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

•  7 years of relevant and increasingly responsible experience in managing RH or health programmes, of which at least 5 years national and/or international experience in advising on reproductive, maternal and new-born health, family planning, Adolescent SRH Technical knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated RH/MH
•  Strong track record of technical leadership and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;
•  Prior experience working in multi-stakeholder environment including NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies;
•  Experience in public health programme management working on sensitive issues;
•  Demonstrated analytical and strategic planning skills.

Languages:

Fluency in English.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,

Embracing cultural diversity,

Embracing change

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

•  Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
•  Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
•  Delivering results-based programme
•  Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

•  Providing strategic focus,
•  Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
•  Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
•  Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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3.) Maternal and Reproductive Health Specialist

Job Identification : 10557

Locations : Freetown, Sierra Leone

Posting Date : 05/16/2023, 12:42 PM

Apply Before : 05/31/2023, 09:00 PM

Job Schedule : Full time

Grade : NOC

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational : Non-Rotational

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education and Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience

Other Criteria

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, or other related fields

Required Languages : English

Desired Languages

English

Vacancy Timeline : 2 Weeks

Job Category : Sexual & Reproductive Health

Job Description

The Position:

The Maternal and Reproductive Health Specialist will support the implementation of UNFPA’s interventions aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths in Sierra Leone as well as the integration of SRHR in the broader national development plans and health sector strategies, and will work under overall guidance of the Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Maternal and Reproductive Health Technical Specialist.

S/he will substantively contribute to the effective management of UNFPA programmes in support of national efforts to strengthen integrated sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and reducing preventable maternal mortality, with specific focus on emergency obstetric care, maternal death surveillance and response, obstetric fistula management and midwifery services support. S/he will support initiatives and provide technical support in key areas of results-based programme and project management of UNFPA’s SRHR programme and projects.

The Maternal and Reproductive Health Specialist will support the establishment of partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies, civil society organisations, academia, and professional bodies, to address emerging issues and to facilitate program delivery. S/he will also contribute to the UN system coordination through participation in policy dialogue and advocacy initiatives as well as support for capacity development, service delivery and knowledge management efforts.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Working within a Country Office environment, you will provide technical support in the planning, conceptualization, implementation and monitoring of SRH interventions of the country programme.

You would be responsible for:

•  Providing substantive technical leadership and inputs into the design and formulation of innovative strategies, approaches, and policies, with a particular focus on maternal health in general and emergency obstetric care, maternal death surveillance and response, obstetric fistula management, and midwifery services support in particular
•  Analyzing and interpret the political, social, and economic context relevant to RMNCAH, and identify opportunities to strengthen UNFPA assistance and intervention;
•  Providing substantive inputs for the formulation, management, monitoring, and evaluation of the implementation of maternal health programme-related interventions
•  Ensuring the inclusion of lessons learnt and new policies and best practices in the development of the UNFPA assistance to Sierra Leone, as well as establishing appropriate mechanisms and systems for its implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
•  Facilitating linkages with the implementation of the UNFPA programmes to ensure a holistic approach to SRHR, including for adolescents
•  Analyzing and identify opportunities for integration across various SRH thematic areas across the policies, strategies, guidelines, and service delivery areas within the health system, to ensure holistic, life-course oriented, and evidence-based programming for SRH
•  Providing technical assistance to national partners to scale up the quality of care initiatives to ensure universal access to SRH;
•  Identifying, developing, and/or adapting technical documents such as SRH strategies, clinical guidelines, training materials, and Job aids, in UNFPA focus areas, to ensure their availability for capacity development;
•  Advocating for the incorporation of evaluation results and lessons learned in the updating of strategies and approaches, in order to improve the effectiveness of UNFPA operations
•  Contributing to the resource mobilization strategy by analyzing information on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs and project proposals in line with donor priorities, creating feedback mechanisms, and providing information on the progress of donor-funded projects.
•  Developing and managing substantive knowledge sharing partnerships and collaborations with other UN agencies in the context of the national development frameworks, UNSDCF, and UNFPA Strategic Plan and Country Programme.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing, midwifery or other related fields

Knowledge and Experience:

5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience with strong technical knowledge in the management of SRH programmes including but not limited to Family Planning, maternal health, adolescent health, human resources for health, HIV, and SGBV.

•  Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of programme objectives to national priorities and capacities;
•  Demonstrable experience in results-based programming
•  Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results;
•  Extensive knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated reproductive health programming;
•  Demonstrated ability to work with governments, and network within the academic and development community.
•  Understanding of Human Rights dimensions of SRHR is an asset

Languages:

English

Required Competencies:

Values:

•  Exemplifying integrity,
•  Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
•  Embracing cultural diversity,
•  Embracing change

Core Competencies:

•  Achieving results,
•  Being accountable,
•  Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
•  Thinking analytically and strategically,
•  Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
•  Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

•  Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
•  Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
•  Delivering results-based programme
•  Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

•  Providing strategic focus,
•  Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
•  Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
•  Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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