🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) – 3 Positions

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.

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:

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:

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:

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:

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Sierra Diamonds Limited – Paramedic

EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY

Sierra Diamonds Limited is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

Position: Paramedic

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: HSE

Reports to: Mine Risk Manager

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Key deliverables:

Providing emergency and routine medical support and patient care services including primary, occupational medical care to ensure a healthy and “fit for purpose” workforce in support of SDL operations.
Adheres to the policy, procedures and protocols related to advanced life support guidelines that is in accordance with the HPCSA schedules.

Key Duties Include:

Plan, initiate and control medical emergency preparedness (ambulance and clinics), and response services 24/7,
Arranging and coordinating medical evacuations in accordance with Company medical insurance guidelines and continually updating management accordingly,
Occupational health surveillance and screening processes and administration (entry/ annual/ exit),
Plan and manage primary health care and preventative medicine services,
Plan and coordinate First Aid Training,
Conducting weekly hygiene and health inspections, and reporting appropriately,
Drawing up of weekly medical statistics and reporting to the HOD timeously,

Skills and Qualifications required:

Demonstrated competency in advanced airway management inclusive of intubation, mechanical ventilation, ECG monitoring/ defibrillation, cardiac pacing/ cardio inversion, administration of scheduled medication, setting up and monitoring of continuous intravenous infusions (IVAC machine attachments)
Advanced Life Support Paramedic (ALS Certification);
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS Certification);
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS Certification);
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (Certification).

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificates to any of the following addresses depending on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited

Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field

The Human Resources Department

3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown, Sierra Leone

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate the job position in the subject line

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st May 2023

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

opportunity statement:

All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ GOAL Sierra Leone – 3 Positions

GOAL is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) District Clinical Supervisor
2.) Community Health Facilitator
3.) Invitation to Tender

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) District Clinical Supervisor

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE	District Clinical Supervisor (1)
JOB LOCATION	Bombali
RESPONSIBLE TO	Health programme Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR	N/A
START DATE	ASAP
CONTRACT LENGTH	8 months

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1998, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment and decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the European Union and USAID through John Snow, Inc.

Scope Of Work

GOAL, in collaboration with Kenema//Kambia DHMT piloted decentralized clinical mentorship using the current MOHS structure, using chiefdom supervisors and midwives to provide mentorship in CHPs and MCHPs. This is contributing to the programme Government of Sierra Leone’s effort (GoSL) to improve the quality, availability, and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health services. There is also a focus on improving the quality of data especially at the PHU level.

GOAL is recruiting for one District Clinical Supervisor (DCS) for the Irish Aid Clinical mentorship pilot in Kenema. The DCS will be responsible for ensuring that core components of the clinical mentorship by chiefdom supervisors and midwives are followed, document any adaptation to the original concept and act as the main focal point at the district level.

This position is needed urgently so applications will be processed as they are received.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

With support from the HPM, work with the DHMT to support the clinical mentorship pilot providing direct mentorship and on-the-job training to the chiefdom supervisors and midwives in 2 chiefdoms of Bombali District.
Provide direct support in collecting, collating and of all monitoring data related to the clinical mentorship pilot.
Provide support to troubleshoot mentees on the mentorship topics.
Link with the community facilitators to provide feedback loop to the communities about improvement of healthcare workers’ competencies in collaboration with the DHMT.
Support the DHMT and facility staff on meaningful supportive supervision under the guidance from the health programme manager.
Carry out regular spot checks to PHUs to see how the mentors are delivering the mentorship package.
Contribute to the monthly PHU-in charges meetings and feedback perspectives and analysis of health data from targeted facilities.
Support and contribute to the regular on going monitoring of the clinical mentorship and documentation to prove the concept of the clinical mentorship.
Ensure that regular updates on the progress of the mentorship pilot is shared with the DHMT and senior GOAL team.
Ensure that senior members of the DHMT and especially those chosen to lead on this are aware of what is going on with regards the mentorship
Document learning and share with senior GOAL health team colleagues.
Submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the HPM.

DURATION

May to December 2023, with possibility of extension based on performance.

REQUIREMENTS

To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements.

CHOs/Midwifes
At least 5 years’ experience of working in a clinical setting.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise others.
Experience in providing clinical mentorship/trainings in Sierra Leone, including on RMNCAH-related areas is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems.
Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.

GOAL and GOAL workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in GOAL code of conduct. The staff must also adhere to the following GOAL Policies: Child Protection Anti- fraud, Anti- bribery, Conflict of interest, Protection against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and whistle blowing policies.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 15th May, 2023, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

2.) Community Health Facilitator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:	Community Health Facilitator (3)
Reports To:	Community Health Supervisor
Responsible For:	Community Structures
Job Location:	Bombali
Start Date:	May, 2023
Contract Length:	8 months

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and the promotion of decent work through systems-based program approaches and community led social and behavioural change. GOAL currently operates in Western

Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Charity: Water and FGDO.

GOAL’s Health Programs

GOAL is implementing a Health System Strengthening (HSS) approach in 18 PHU areas in the western area, 10 PHU areas in Kambia, 16 PHUs in Kenema, will also be working in 10 PHUs in Bombali district. In collaboration with the Kenema DHMT GOAL and Eastern Technical University a decentralized mentorship using chiefdom supervisors and midwives (this approach will be the same Between GOAL and School of Midwifery/Ernest Bai Koroma University). HSS activities are focused on training, mentoring, monitoring, and technical assistance. Community Health Facilitators that facilitate dialogue sessions on health and accountability issues in the community work closely with clinical mentors providing support in health facilities. GOAL is also looking to strengthen health accountability, through facilitation of dialogue between facilities and the catchment community. Each PHU has a community-based Health Management Committee (HMC), which GOAL staff provide mentoring, guidance, and support to.

Description of the Role

The Community Health Facilitators is responsible for the implementation at the community level, Community engagement activities to Promote ASRH Behaviours in Western Urban, Kambia, Kenema and Bombali Districts. S/he will work closely with the Community Health Workers and the Facility Management Committee or Village Development Committees to ensure health promotion and communities are engaged and create demand for health services through SBCC. S/he will work with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to organize community platforms and facilitate regular and frequent interface with communities, health facility staff and schools to discuss issues around adolescent and health accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation of Community Engagement Activities to Promote ASRH behaviours including teenage pregnancy reduction.
Together with other team members and in close collaboration with community stakeholders map out and select adolescence who will serve as positive or role model for the promotion of ASRH including TP reduction Actively participate in organizing, planning and facilitation of community engagement meetings to explain project and its relationship with ongoing work
Organize community stakeholders dialogue forum to discuss ASRH issues and TP reduction
Liaise with stakeholders of schools, to organize and set up school adolescent health clubs.
Support the community resource person to facilitate community dialogues
Support adolescent mentors to facilitate engagement with both in and out of school adolescent
Work with the FMCs get them to organize regular meetings of the committee and also interface meetings involving both facility and community members
Organize and facilitate community dialogue sessions with teenage or adolescent girls and boys
Conduct follows ups on the progress of agreed action plans developed by either community stakeholders or adolescent groups.
contribute to the development of case studies and or success stories that will be used to report key achievement that is directly link or is as a result of the project interventions
Work closely with CHWs in his or her catchment area to refer adolescent with conditions that require immediate care or management at a health facility
Work closely with clinical mentors to document the percentage of community referrals that go for treatment at the health facility
Collect and submit high quality data used to monitor the progress of the project against set objectives and indicators
Plan and undertake ongoing monitoring of project activities and share data with the MEAL team for analysis
Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the Community engagement supervisor and or other senior members of the health team as may deem necessary.
Attend all trainings required to build your capacity as Community Health

Facilitator.

Link up with other staff working on other project to organize meetings with Facility Management committees (FMCs) and Village Development Committees (VDCs) on ASRH and teenage pregnancy reduction activities and strategies to encourage community to take actions that will address issues relating to adolescent health including teenage pregnancy.
Properly file all field and project reports, plans and other documents in a well-organized manner that will ensure easy or user-friendly access to document as and when the need arises.
Attend and actively participate in weekly or biweekly internal program review meetings.
Establish and maintain excellent and professional working relationships with relevant community stakeholders, community groups, school/community authorities, PHU staff and any other body or individual that will be essential for the progress of the project activities
Ensure the highest standards of safe guiding by abiding to GOAL’s safe guiding Policy and Code of behaviour. Sign and commit to GOAL’s conflict of interest.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Community Health supervisor and by the Health Programme Manager.

Data collection

Responsible for the collection of community engagement data using Android devices
Responsible for verification of data collected from the field before imputing it into their Android devices.
Installation of CommCare into Android devices after training
Daily update of Android devices when encountering problem of trouble shooting.
Participate in data review conducted by GOAL MEAL and Health teams.
Responsible to attend to all kind of training in relation to data conducted by GOALMEAL and Health teams.

Safeguarding

Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries.
Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to.
Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures.
Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities
Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet.
Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in public Health, Community Development studies or any other health or development studies with at least 2-years’ experience working with International NGO in community health programmes. Experience working in ASRH and or TP reduction project is essential.

Experience in community mobilization and community participatory approach
Experience facilitating community trainings and working with community structures
Experience facilitating sessions with low literate or illiterate people
Excellent written and communication skills
Demonstrated experience in planning and scheduling community-based programmes.
Ability to multi-task effectively. Strong logistics and organizational skills.
Ability to quickly assess situations on the ground and solve problems creatively with limited resources and time
Ability to establish positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Safeguarding

Accountability within GOAL

Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 15th May, 2023 please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

3.) Invitation to Tender

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT)

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, currently operating in 13 countries worldwide, dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organization.

GOAL has over 19-year presence in Sierra Leone with activities in Freetown Western Area, Kenema, and Kambia Districts. GOAL Sierra Leone programme contributes to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of multi-sectorial, integrated programmes. The SL programmes specifically focus on systems strengthening and community level behavior change programming, targeting improved maternal & child health through nutrition and hygiene, sanitation and water activities as well as child protection and empowerment interventions.

GOAL Sierra Leone invites qualified service providers to submit their bids for Construction and Rehabilitation of Toilets in Schools and PHU Facilities within Kenema District.

Interested and qualified service providers are invited to download the Invitation to Tender documents from GOAL website https://www.goalglobal.org/tendersand request for any clarifications by email on clarifications@goal.ie

Submission of bids must be by one of the following methods:

Hard copy submission in the tender box on or before 25th May 2023 at 16:00 PM at the GOAL Sierra Leone office on 6 The Maze, off King Street, Freetown.

or via email to tenders@goal.ie on or before 25th May 2023 at 16:00 PM.

Please follow the submission instruction as per the bid document.

NOTE: LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED

Please follow the submission instruction as per the bid document.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners in Health – 5 Positions

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

1.) Architect
2.) Assistant Nutritionist -QUEHSSSP (Nationals only)
3.) Award and Compliance Manager
4.) Carpenter – Nationals only
5.) Clinical Microbiologist Consultant

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Architect

Job title:	Architect
Work Location:	Sierra Leone
Department:	Infrastructure
Reports to:	Infrastructure Project Manager
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 Architect will support the day-to-day planning and management of various new-construction and rehabilitation projects at multiple Primary Health Units across multiple districts in Sierra Leone. This position will work hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation towards the successful designs for the renovation and expansion of 12 primary health units.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Documenting of Existing Facilities Evaluates existing building conditions to understand spaces, integrity of structure, staff and patient flows Compiles existing conditions into as-built documents; architectural floor plans, building elevations, ceiling plans, window and door schedules, site layout plans. All drawings and details shall be produced to-scale Generates reports of all existing building conditions, surrounding areas Facility Layout and Design Works with hospital clinical and administrative staff to understand spatial needs of the facility Assess if there is need for extension or expansion of the facility in order to accommodate clinical services Document required renovation works for each facility i.e., wall patching, painting, ceiling repairs, floor refurbishing, window and doors replacements, electrical works, plumbing works etc… Drawing Creation – Responsible for the creation of all necessary construction drawings for renovation and expansion, i.e., floor plans, building elevations, ceiling plans, window and door schedules, site layout plans, construction details, finish material schedules Creates building designs in 3D design software, i.e., Revit, SketchUp, to allow for in-depth understanding of space by clinical and administrative teams Collaborates with clinical and administrative teams on the determination of future clinic layout and staff/patient flow, working through multiple review and approval periods (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents) Undertakes multiple design projects concurrently Provides material lists for building renovations and expansions
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
Required Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction/Civil Engineering, Construction or Engineering 7+ years experience in Architectural design Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently Proven ability to solve complex construction problems Ability to coordinate with non-infrastructure stake holders on building layout design, staff and patient flow Strongly preferred Master’s degree in Architecture or Construction/Civil Engineering 10+ years in Architectural design 5+ years experience in healthcare design Skills: Proficient in Autodesk softwares; AutoCAD, REVIT Proficient in Google SketchUp Proficient in PDF editor; Adobe, Bluebeam, etc… Proficient in Microsoft Office Team-oriented leader Problem solver Continuous learner Self-starter, self-driven, hands-on, able to move projects forward with minimal direction Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
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.

2.) Assistant Nutritionist -QUEHSSSP (Nationals only)

Job title:	Assistant Nutritionist
Work Location:	Kailahun: (Jojoima CEMONC Centre)
Department:	Clinical
Reports to:	Facility 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
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 assistant nutritionist will work under the supervision of facility in charge and will support in delivering high quality nutrition services to the patients. She/ he will also be responsible for monitoring the standards of food being provided at the birth waiting home. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing counselling on Maternal, Infant and young child nutrition and providing nutrition support to clients identified with under nutrition.
Main duties and responsibilities
Ensure the standards and operational procedures regarding the delivery of nutrition services are adhered to. Collate individual and monthly reports on nutrition support provided through the facility. Monitor the availability and usage of food supplies and develop a system for reordering so as to avoid stock out of nutrition commodity To assist in maintaining dietetic standards and provide diet counselling to patients at the health facility. To monitor the standard of food being prepared at the birth waiting home. Provide counselling to clients on maternal, infant and young child feeding practices. Ensure appropriate nutrition specific behaviors are being promoted at the Postnatal wards and in the OPDs Support growth monitoring OPD and provide appropriate counselling to the mother. Identify patients with malnutrition or who are at high risk of malnutrition and link them with the nutrition support at the health facility. Support recording and reporting of nutrition related data to HMIS and to MEQ team. Additional duties as assigned by the Facility in charge.
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
Qualifications: Diploma in Home Economics/Nutrition from recognized training school or institution. At least two years’ experience in service provision. 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 living in a remote place. Priority will be given to qualified candidates working as volunteers in the designated health facilities. 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.

3.) Award and Compliance Manager

Job title:	Award and Compliance Manager
Work Location:	Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Boston, MA, or Remote in the United States
Department:	Award and Compliance Department
Reports to:	Associate Director of Award Management
Line Management	No
Travel	Candidates not based in Sierra Leone must be willing to travel to Sierra Leone 15-35% of time
Duration of Contract	This position is grant-funded, with the grant ending 12/31/26
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
Partners In Health (PIH) is looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Award and Compliance Manager with experience working on World Bank financed projects. We are looking for someone with strong cross-cultural competence and superb interpersonal and organizational skills to provide guidance and support to PIH Sierra Leone in grant compliance and award management. As part of PIH’s cross-site Grants Management and Compliance function, this position will report to the Associate Director of Award Management. The Award and Compliance Manager will provide focused support to PIH Sierra Leone on a five-year award from the World Bank to strengthen the quality of essential health services and systems, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone, ensuring internal controls are strong. Sitting outside day-to-day operations, the Award and Compliance Manager will work closely with PIH Sierra Leone staff to ensure strong management of program, finance, procurement, human resource, and operational functions in line with the Project Implementation Manual and donor regulations. In each of the foregoing areas, the Award and Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the implementation of internal controls and donor requirements to deliver on time, on scope, and on budget. This position will be a primary grant compliance resource for the implementation and oversight of project operations and compliance systems and processes in accordance with PIH policies, the Project Implementation Manual, MOHS and donor requirements. This work includes ongoing monitoring, accompaniment, and training of staff for clear and accurate demonstration of results on the project’s goals, financial management, donor assessments, and audits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure PIH Sierra Leone has adequate policies, procedures, systems, and staff capacity to operationalize the quality essential health services and systems project in accordance with the requirements of the project implementation manual. Act as the primary point person for matters arising from the project implementation manual including comprehensive consideration of donor regulations into the activities and project operations. This work includes donor’s prior, post-approvals, and waivers for exceptional needs and circumstances. Train and equip project implementation and administrative staff to effectively implement and oversee procurement, finance, and human resource functions. Oversee cost allocations and assets including underlying inventory and stock records. In addition to the Senior Grant Specialist, serve as an additional control for conducting regular spending and budget reviews, identifying risks, assessing revenue and expenditures variances. In coordination with award management and compliance staff at PIH Boston Coordination site, perform periodic spot checks, and guide and support PIH Sierra Leone on areas of development. Implement tools and training to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of project implementation, award management, and compliance activities. Provide guidance and support to resolve any specific issues expeditiously and effectively. Enhance visibility of achievements (e.g., programmatic deliverables, procurement, supply chain, audits, funds flows etc.) and strengthen coordination among PIH Sierra Leone and PIH Boston Coordination site teams for continued support for project activities. Perform review of and organize due diligence checks on financial and audit reports, agreements, including other contractual, Human Resources, procurement, and financial documents. As required, organize appropriate approval of these documents through donor and PIH systems. Communicate project progress, areas of improvement, and other recommendations to the PIH Sierra Leone leadership team. Support project teams to plan, prepare, and respond to the donor or PIH audits and organizational capacity assessments. Follow up on audit findings and assessment recommendations to address and close any observations in a timely manner. Support project teams to plan and implement award start up and closeout processes, including timely submission of final deliverables and formal receipt and acknowledgement by the donors. Perform other tasks including donors and collaborators communication, recommendations to the PIH Sierra Leone leadership team on important matters, and participation in awards design, grant negotiations, budgeting, and record keeping.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, international development, business administration, or related field. At least 5 years of award management and compliance experience, including management of complex donor awards in the international development sector. Must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role working with or on a World Bank financed project. Experience developing and strengthening finance, operations, grant compliance and award management systems, policies, procedures, processes, tools, and staff capacity. Experience managing and demonstrating successful results with donor and organization-led, award-specific audits and assessments. Professional experience working in or supporting awards in West Africa or other low-income environments. Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across a range of cultures, competencies, and personalities. Superlative organizational skills and highly attentive to details. Excellent analytical, communications, and computer skills. Ability to write in detail to effectively convey compliance requirements, and compose emails, presentations, and reports in a logical, organized, and concise manner. If not located in Sierra Leone, must be willing to travel to Sierra Leone up to 15-35%. Interest in social justice and the cause of global health equity. A Cover Letter and Resume are required to be eligible for application review. Please note that we are not able to sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role.

4.) Carpenter – Nationals

Job title:	Carpenter – Nationals only
Work Location:	Kailahun District
Department:	Operations
Reports to:	Construction Site Supervisor
Line Management	No
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	Internal/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 carpenter is a value member of the infrastructure team under the operations department. He or she will be responsible for construction of, or repairs of cabinets, doors, frameworks, trusses, roofing or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Furniture: Responsible for the construction, repair, and installation of cabinets, shelving, tables, chairs, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools Ceiling/Roofing: Responsible for new construction and/or repair of ceilings, ceiling trim, roofing trusses/supports, roofing panels, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools Doors/Windows: Fits and installs window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment Moves necessary materials around jobsite as assigned Cleans up worksite debris
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship program preferred, or relevant work experience Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up heavy weight Ability to bend, climb, squat, reach, and kneel Comfortable reading and understanding construction drawings Working knowledge of plumbing theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools associated with carpentry work Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems Willing to work overtime
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.

5.) Clinical Microbiologist Consultant

Job title:	Clinical Microbiologist Consultant
Work Location:	Kono, Sierra Leone
Department:	Clinical
Reports to:	Clinical Lead
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 main purpose of the position is to provide support for PIH Microbiology Laboratory (ML) to ensure reliable results on time to Clinicians for management with targeted treatment rather than empirical treatment by WHO standards and project needs and ensure that the role of the microbiology laboratory in antimicrobial stewardship is enhanced. Support the PIHSL Microbiology Lab team to be operational based on the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) or European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) to process blood cultures for patients. Support the activities from the project side and be the link between PIHSL and project team. Ensure competency of all Lab personnel and adherence to PIH/MOHS Quality Management System.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Microbiologist will be responsible to oversees all aspects of PIH/MOH microbiology Lab at Koidu Government hospital in Kono District. Train PIH/Ministry of Health (MoH) laboratory technicians on microbiology techniques in accordance with PIH/MOHS and international standards. Ensure to provide timely, reliable, and reproducible identification of microorganisms and antimicrobial susceptibility results. Actively participate in the antimicrobial stewardship committee and development of guidelines for the most common infectious diseases. Ensure the implementation of an Internal and external quality control system in the laboratory. Adapt the existing WHO Standard Operation Procedures for microbiology and other tools in accordance with MoH guidelines. Ensuring proper registration and records of all microbiology lab-related activities, implementing the correct use of the surveillance program WHONET to have proper records of laboratory results. Provide monthly reports based on extracted data from surveillance program WHONET. Compile, analyze and report microbiology lab activities and results to the clinical team providing relevant information for AMR surveillance and IPC. Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the project team, supply chain team for local and international orders for consumables and equipment needed for the microbiology laboratory. Monitor laboratory stock ensuring that stock cards are updated to calculate proper Average Monthly Consumptions of commodities to avoid stock ruptures. Collaborate with the M&E team in the development of data tools. Ensure all equipment in the Lab is functional and report faults timely to the PIH Biomed and other reporting lines. Ensure good collaboration with the MoH laboratory team. Ensure safety and security of labs, in collaboration with Lab Quality Officer (LQO) and MOH Lab Lead Responsible for ordering and supply chain management of reagents and materials for micro lab in line with the approved laboratory budget: Oversee consumption of supplies and requests Work closely with PIHSL and Lab cross site team and procurement teams to ensure timely order processing and adherence with the national guidelines. Develop SOPs for tests and procedures Evaluate and mentor staff in the performance of laboratory functions and procedures Train laboratory technicians in laboratory techniques, SOPs and quality assurance (QA) protocols for essential laboratory services Oversee record keeping and data management Perform other task as may be 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
Technical knowledge and professional experience in laboratory diagnostics and Clinical Microbiology. University degree, with advanced degree in Clinical Microbiology. Biologist or medical doctor, with clinical microbiology specialization or equivalent. Clinical microbiologist (MD) Laboratory scientist certified in clinical microbiology Skills & Qualities Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment Strong organizational and time management skills and flexibility to learn and take on new tasks Strong ability to meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. Experience: Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage 5 years of relevant professional experience in bacteriology services preferably in a busy hospital High professional ethics Ability to collaborate professionally with culturally diverse colleagues and constituencies. Strong verbal and written English skills Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong competencies in antibiograms analysis and identification of resistance mechanism. Experience in team management. Experience in training and mentorship. Language skills: English
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.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Helen Keller International (HKI) – 2 positions

Helen Keller International (HKI) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)
2.) Proposal Writer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)

Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA)
(Freetown, Sierra Leone)

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with
communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in more than 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we are ensuring every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.

Background

The purpose of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding for the Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone is to improve the performance and functionality of the health systems to deliver quality, integrated health services, with a focus at the district and community levels to promote optimal key health behaviors to prevent illnesses. Health services include delivery of primary health care at Primary Health Units (PHUs) and community outreach and district hospitals. The primary objectives of this Activity are to strengthen the health system to improve the delivery of high-quality Family Planning and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), and malaria services; increase adoption of selected key optimal behaviors to improve health in selected districts in Sierra Leone.

Scope of the Position

The Monitoring and Evaluation Lead (M&E Lead) will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research and learning framework of SIHSA in a manner that conforms to USAID Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting guidance. Working closely with the Chief of Party and all relevant colleagues, the M&E Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing tools for tracking performance during SIHSA’s implementation and working with
stakeholders to ensure that project outcomes are achieved on time. The M&E Lead will oversee the
design and implementation of research as needed; and will be responsible for building the capacities of project staff and relevant stakeholders on all areas related to M&E.
This position is expected to be based in Freetown. This five-year position is contingent on Helen Keller being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in spring 2023.

Specific Responsibilities

The M&E Lead will be responsible for the following:

1. Designing the USAID SIHSA M&E Framework
• Lead in the development of the overall M&E framework for SIHSA. This includes:
o Design of the overall M&E system that meets the information needs of project staff, the donor
and other stakeholders.
o Design of data quality assurance procedures and tools, formative supervision tools, design of
surveys including sampling and questionnaires.
o Ensuring that monitoring data is systematically used by project staff to strengthen
implementation in a timely fashion.
• Using Helen Keller’s approval guidelines related to surveys and research, provide guidance and
support to SIHSA’s staff in design and conducting baseline, midterm and endline surveys to
ensure project learnings and alignment to donor requirements. This will include a review of
sampling methodology, questionnaire design, analysis plans, and final reporting.
• Lead the mid-term review of SIHSA, impact assessment, final evaluation, and develop SIHSA
monitoring plan with relevant data collection systems.
2. Implementation of M&E and Coordination
• Ensure that SIHSA’s monitoring plan is updated consistently to inform project progress and
performance.
• Lead all SIHSA’s M&E initiatives, including monitoring data quality and tracking the progress of
the project towards targets.
• Lead regular review meetings to assess progress against set targets, and provide
recommendations based on internal policies, USAID’s regulations and the Activity timeline.
• Lead in the identification and implementation of key performance indicators (KPI) as well as
monitoring them throughout the duration of the Activity.
• Lead project staff on ways to properly document, organize and capture SIHSA progress.
• Keep abreast of developments in grant/Activity changes and progress to advise and
recommend tools and strategies to increase the Activity’s performance and results.
• Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by SIHSA’s staff and to verify
the accuracy of reported data.
• Lead in undertaking research and assessments.
• Ensure that verifiable data analysis is shared with relevant stakeholders to inform SIHSA review.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the Activity.
• Represent Helen Keller Intl at national and/or international level coordination forums.
Required Qualifications/Competencies
• Minimum of a master’s degree in a quantitative field (economics, development economics,
statistics, biostatistics, applied sociology, anthropology, or other relevant subject) with significant
training in quantitative methods.
• At least seven years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID monitoring and evaluation requirements, and of
USAID sanctioned indicators.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems for public
health programs in low and middle-income countries, including selecting appropriate indicators
for program activities and ensuring timely data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Experience in developing results frameworks, logical frameworks, program impact pathways or
similar tools for project design and implementation is required.
• Proven expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, as well as strong
understanding and ability to guide the design and implementation of operations research and
surveys.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health management information systems in low- and
middle-income countries. Experience using digital data collection technologies (e.g., ODK,
CommCare) and the DHIS2 information system preferred.
• Demonstrated track record in promoting the dissemination and use of data, including the ability
to write policy briefs and articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to build M&E capacity of other staff, and the range of ways in which this
can be conducted and assessed.
• Technical knowledge of nutrition programming is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening skills, the ability to communicate
effectively across cultures, and to negotiate effectively with internal and external colleagues.
• Collaborative, flexible and solution-oriented.
• Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a
high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high
professional ethical standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, fluency in Kiro is highly desirable.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hki.recruitment@hki.org Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity in all its forms is fully valued.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or
interview process, please contact us at the email above or call: +1 646-356-1789.

2.) Proposal Writer

Request for Proposal for Consulting Services

NATURE OF SERVICES: Proposal Writer to lead the successful development of the technical
components of a proposal for a USAID-funded activity in Sierra Leone: Strengthening Integrated
Health Services Activity (SIHSA).

CONTRACTING ENTITY: Helen Keller International.

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with
communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential
building blocks of good health, sound nutrition and clear vision, we help millions of people create
lasting change in their own lives. Working in more than 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe
and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we are ensuring
every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.

BACKGROUND

Helen Keller is pursuing a competitive USAID-funded opportunity in Sierra Leone entitled
Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA). This activity’s estimated cost is valued
at $25 – 49.9M over a five-year period. The anticipated release date for this solicitation is to be
determined, but it is expected in the fall of 2022. The goal of SIHSA is to contribute to the
Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant
and postpartum women, and children less than five years old.

PLACE of PERFORMANCE: Flexible

Vendor must be available to overlap with standard business hours in both the US and Sierra
Leone on a flexible basis.

DURATION and TIMEFRAME

Total duration of engagement has been estimated to be 20 (twenty) days; however, this is
indicative in nature and subject to change as the assignment may demand higher or reduced
involvement.

SCOPE of WORK

The scope of work will include, but is not limited to:
• Lead the content development and copywriting of the technical narrative (activity design) and
specified annexes by closely working with country office staff, and relevant members of the
global Program Technical, Business Development and Finance teams.
• Engage with consortium partners as needed during the capture and proposal phases.
• Maintain an overall oversight of the proposal process and provide the necessary day to day
support for this opportunity.
• Review the donor guidelines for proposal development and ensure that the proposal package
meets the necessary requirements.
• Gather key resource documents and reference materials for the proposal development and
synthesize relevant information for the proposal.
• Analyze available assessments and secondary literature concerning context/problem
analysis and guide the proposal development team on gaps in the available data so that all
required data is readily available for populating different sections of the proposal.
• Participate/Assist in facilitating program design meeting(s) (# of days to be confirmed)
involving key program, technical, partner and operational staff to gain an in-depth
understanding of the context, needs/gaps and proposed project design.
• Provide necessary directions to program and technical staff in order to produce/develop the
primary content for the proposal.
• Consolidate the content received from program and technical teams and write first draft of the
technical narrative and specified annexes as per USAID’s guidelines. Provide review and
input to other annexes as needed.
• Address comments from internal/external technical reviewers on the technical narrative and
annexes prior to final technical narrative, ensuring the final proposal is responsive to the
donor’s technical concerns and complies with all requirements.
• Submit all drafts of the proposal as per the proposal calendar dates
• As needed, ensure that the budget matches the activities described in the technical narrative
and annexes and that it is technically sound and competitive.

DELIVERABLES

The final deliverable will be a technical narrative and annexes for the proposal with key
milestones and intermediate deliverables to be defined throughout the process.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
• Proven track record of writing technical sections of successful proposals for USAID.
• Specific technical expertise and training experience in an area relevant to the proposal
as represented by:
o Master’s degree in public health or other field directly related to the program, such
as nutrition, or food policy; and
o at least 8 to 10 years of relevant operational experience in the development field,
with emphasis on program design and implementation in Africa in the areas of the
consultant’s expertise; or
o equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proposal management skills and ability to establish proposal timelines and manage
multiple task on strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of donor trends and strategies.
• Creative thinking and a problem solving with ability to work well in team settings and
compile input from multiple sources into one coherent document.
• Excellent writing skills in English are required.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams and other platforms for virtual collaboration.

SPECIFIC REQUESTS for INFORMATION

Please describe the nature of your education and experience and why it is well suited to the nature
of the work described above. Please be sure to address the qualifications and experience listed
above and comparable project work.

In addition, please provide:
• Your CV
• Sample work product
• Three references who may be contacted by Helen Keller Intl. These references should be
clients or employers for whom you have provided similar services.
• Pricing/Price Sheet: a pricing list for the services that you/your company is interested and
able to offer based on the activities listed above.
Please submit your proposal to consultants.recruitment@hki.org, noting the title “Proposal Writer SIHSA” in the subject line.
Submissions will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

EVALUATION and AWARD PROCESS

This RFP is open to all persons or entities that are deemed capable of implementing the scope of
work, with a solid record of integrity and business ethics.
The award will be made to the Seller representing the best value to the project and to Helen
Keller. For this RFP, price, delivery, technical and past performance are of equal importance for
the purposes of evaluating and selecting the “best value” awardee.
In the spirit of our founder and namesake,
Helen Keller places diversity and partnership at the core of our work.
~~~
We encourage small minority, women, or veteran-owned businesses to submit
proposals.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health – 17 Positions

Partners In Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Environmental Health Workers (x16)
2.) Neonatal and Child health Nurse Mentor

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Environmental Health Workers

Job title:	Environmental Health Workers X 16
Work Location:	Kailahun, Sierra Leone (Jojoima, Buedu or Bandajuma CHC)
Department:	Operations
Reports to:	Environmental Health Team Supervisor
Line Management	No
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert
Organization Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone, and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health Sierra Leone (PIHSL) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The Environmental Health Worker is a key member of the Operations department in ensuring that our janitorial services are regularly maintained, especially at the welbodi or KGH health facilities. The Environmental Health Worker will work closely under the supervision of the Environmental Health Team Supervisor to help provide janitorial support to our facilities, thereby creating a conducive and healthy environment for all. The Environmental Health Worker will be required to perform regular and daily deep cleaning activities both internally and externally at the Welbodi or KGH health facilities, check on cleaning supplies and replenish stock; wipe down furniture’s using different cleaning products; and strictly follow all IPC protocols. Under general direction of the Environmental Health Team Supervisor, cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
General cleaning of the building and keeping it maintained and in good condition. Using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, environmental health staff is responsible to wipe equipment, clean furniture, floors, windows, ceiling, and the outside facilities environment Emptying trash containers on a routine basis Cleaning and stock restrooms on a routine basis Trim lawns, and clear debris from grounds, including getting rid of weeds Digging pits where trashes will be deposited/burnt as and when required Engaging in tasks that will minimize the growing of weeds/get rid of weeds Responsible to work safely and maintain set quality standards when performing job; report any potential hazards, faults, or problems to the Environmental health team supervisor. Collaborate with other team members to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good team spirit and interdepartmental objectives Performs other departmental duties as assigned by the EHT Supervisor /Ops point person as and when the need arises.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
Preferably BECE Certificate holder Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn from others Disciplined and ready to take the Environmental Health work seriously Support the preparation of beds, empty trash and restock cleaning supplies Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor Demonstrate ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff, the patient that we serve and partners Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is an added advantage.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday 28th April 2023.

2.) Neonatal and Child health Nurse Mentor

Job title:	Neonatal and Child health Nurse Mentor
Work Location:	Kono
Department:	Clinical
Reports to:	RMNH Clinical Manager
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 Neonatal/Child health Mentor will be an integral part of the clinical team, working collaboratively with others to ensure that nurses consistently deliver high quality, patient-centered care in the SCBU/NICU units once the MCOE is operational. It is also important that the Nurse Mentor seeks to develop and maintain relationships with nurses and clinical leadership of the MOHS and to promote PIH model of social medicine in healthcare. The nurse mentor is an experienced nursing staff, who will serve as a role model, advocate, and provide guidance, while also sharing their clinical experiences to help nurses develop and gain confidence in their roles, most importantly thinking critically and solving problems independently. For new nurses, the Nurse Mentor will get them acclimated to the clinical setting. The Nurse Mentor will provide formal and informal training, support, and counseling to nurses within safe environments, inside and outside of clinical settings. Nurse mentors demonstrate compassion and humility in their interactions and develop trust-based relationships with their mentees. Nurses who rely on their mentors for guidance, wisdom, and knowledge sharing often see their mentors as role models, teachers, and friends. Strategies nurse mentors can use to help develop the skills and confidence of nursing staff include coaching, teaching, counseling, advocating, and providing support. Additional strategies include sharing success stories, assisting all nurses in social situations, and getting them to think critically and solve problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Specific Responsibilities:* Collaborate with the Neonatal Clinicians, RMNH Clinical Manager and Koidu Government Hospital Matron to assist with developing and facilitating a neonatal care curriculum and Induction pack, to ensure nurses at the facility are aware of, and comply with standard nursing policies and protocols, and use best practices while providing nursing care. Ensure that student nurses develop good nursing practice skills; supervision and mentorship of nursing students who are posted to the facility for clinical practicum is required. Provide nursing care alongside nurses in the wards, while being observant for opportunities for mentoring and coaching in nursing competencies; this may include working in varying shifts as required. Work collaboratively with the Nurse-in-Charge of the wards to identify gaps in nursing care and developing a plan to systematically address such gaps; this may also include identifying professional and clinical development opportunities for high performing nurses in the wards. Identify and implement Quality Improvement projects that would improve on the ward’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while also improving patient outcomes and developing nursing practice and clinical skills. Facilitate In-Service trainings and nursing clinical presentations as a means to encourage and develop a culture of continuous learning among the nursing teams. Create and maintain a safe and open learning environment for nursing staff including for student nurses. Collaborate with the Child health Clinical team and RMNH Manager to facilitate annual Nursing Skills competencies check-offs. Effectively manage the wards in the absence of the Nurse-in-Charge and with the support of the Hospital Matron and other Nursing leadership. Provide supervision of nursing staff in the wards in collaboration with the Nurse-in-Charge to ensure that nursing policies and protocols are followed and that nurses provide competent, evidence-based care. • Collaborate with the Child Development Clinic to identify babies in need of follow-up and to ensure appointments are set-up, with links to care prior to discharge from the facility. • Conduct surveys to identify training needs for nurses and students while also seeking feedback from clinicians working in those wards. • Provide training and mentorship at other PIH-supported facilities as may be required. • Collaborate with the M & E team to collect data, compile and share activity and monthly reports required by the grant with the Directors of Nursing and Clinical Education and others. • Other responsibilities as deemed required by the RMNH Clinical Manager and the Neonatal and Child Health Clinicians.
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 (SRN), BSc as a minimum entry requirement Neonatal/Pediatric Nurse Certified Specialist training 5 or more years of experience as an SRN, practicing in a Neonatal/Special Care Baby Unit setting for a minimum of 3 years as a senior nurse/In-Charge Experience in working in Pediatric and Child Health departments as the incumbent will need to provide support in these areas as needed Evidence of additional training/specialization in neonatal care Experience as a preceptor or tutor or of mentoring others, is a plus Experience in QI processes and data collection for monitoring and evaluation as there is a need to generate monthly reports and regular unit QI projects Basic knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English as this is the first language of communication in this role Ability to work well with others in a team and be creative Pursue attention to detail Ability to be adaptable, especially working in different clinical departments and shifts, including weekend and night shifts as may be required. Commitment to social justice and health care as a human right. Ability to live and work fulltime in Kono District, Sierra Leone.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees. This position will be running until a suitable candidate is recruited.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ GOAL – Assistant Health Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:	Assistant Health Coordinator
Country and Location	Sierra Leone, Freetown
Contract Duration:	8 months
Reports to:	Country Health Coordinator

General Description of the Programme/GOAL

GOAL has a 24-year presence in Sierra Leone with activities in Western Area Urban, Kenema, Karene, Koinadugu, Falaba, Moyamba, Bombali and Kambia Districts. The GOAL Sierra Leone program contributes to poverty and vulnerability reduction and building long term resilience through the implementation of multi-sectoral, integrated Programmes. GOAL SL has implemented programmes and projects in WASH, Health and Emergency. GOAL had been heavily engaged in all areas of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) response.

The GOAL Sierra Leone health Programme specifically focuses on systems strengthening and community level behaviour change Programming with the aim of improving maternal & child health, integrated with nutrition components and a Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Programme. These complement child protection and empowerment interventions. GOAL mainstreams gender, child protection, HIV and environment across all Programmes and operations. GOAL is engaged in direct implementation of hardware and software activities as well as supporting a mix of national and international partners including community-based organizations which require significant capacity building of operational and technical capacity.

GOAL is engaged in NGO consortia as a com-implementor and aims to work with a local NGO in the Health sector to support processes where local actors take the centre stage in development as well as pursue the localization agenda.

Purpose of the Role-Overall Objectives

The Assistant Health Coordinator (AHC) is deputizing the Country Health Coordinator (CHC) for providing strategic insight, technical guidance, and leading the implementation and operationalisation of the Health Component of the Country Strategic Plan. THE AHC works with CHC also to provide leadership, management, and technical support to the health Programme in Sierra Leone. The post holder ensures the effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of GOAL health Programming in line with approved Programme proposals and budgets. The AHC will also assist the CHC to maintain external relationships with critical government and non-governmental actors in the Health Sector at different levels. S/he will also deputise the CHC in representing GSL externally and promote our approach and advocate for improvements in the overall health Service Delivery and quality. The AHC also assistant the CHC to coordinate with Global Health Advisor and SBCC Advisor and ensures TA is provided on a regular and consistent basis with the aim to ensure quality delivery of the Programmes.

Detail Responsibilities of the role:

Leadership

Work closely with CHC to Develop and maintain a coherent Programme strategy that contributes to GOAL’s inter sectoral strategy, in close coordination with the WASH Coordinator, PD, the CD and the GOAL Programme team.
Deputize the CHC in coordination and management pf the overall planning and direction of GOAL’s health activities at country level.
Work with relevant partners in the implementation and delivery of GOAL’s Health strategy.

Programme Development

In conjunction with the CHC, HQ Health Advisors, PD and CD supports the development and update of a multi-year country plan for 2023-2025 and ensure that the health component is developed and budgeted with a clear implementation plan and results framework for the three years.
Assist the CHC to further promotes GSL system analysis and Health system strengthening approach with the view to align and complement i on national priorities, standards, strategies and policies.
Assist in the conduct of in-depth analysis of context and health systems, rapid needs assessments, and supervision of research initiatives as necessary.
In coordination with the relevant health team members, and the PDQM , support the CHC in preparation of accurate and timely Programme proposals and donor reports.
Work with the CHC to monitor GOAL’s emergency preparedness capacity in relation to the context in country and in the region.
Assist the CHC in ensuring that Goal country health programming adopts the evidence-based approach and support internal processes for GSL to become a learning organization by conducting, amongst others, SWOT analysis, Lesson learned practices, research etc…).
Deputize CHC to liaise with GOAL’s Global Health team on policy development and strategy.

Representation

Deputize the CHC in representing GOAL’s health work at the national level to in country donors, UN agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders, as required.
Contribute towards the dissemination of GOAL’s health work through publications (general public, health sector actors, academic institutions) in consultation with the ACD-P and GOAL’s Global health and Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability & Learning (MEAL) teams.

Programme Management/Support

Support project managers in the implementation of the Health project-related activities in the operational districts(Meso) and communities (Micro).
Oversee all operations for the ICSP activities, with support from the CHC as needed and ensure follow up internally with procurement and logistics departments.
Provide technical and management support for ICSP programming in Kambia, Kenema, Bombali and Western area.
Ensure that GOAL’s ICSP programmes and any new grant are in line with Government and donor priorities for Sierra Leone and reflect the actual needs for each district and in line with district annual health plans and Health system strengthening.
Support Health programme managers to facilitate the development of fully costed district health plans that reflect the priorities of individual districts.
Project development and management responsibilities for the ICSP programme, including budget management, donor compliance and staff management.
Responsible for submission of timely, accurate and high-quality donor reports in collaboration with country Health Coordinator and Grants unit.
In conjunction with MEAL team in Country provide support to the development and implementation of M&E framework and implementation plan with advice from Country Health Coordinator if necessary.
Working with M&E team and with support from the Country Health Co, ensure there is a strong and robust M&E system in place for the health program in Sierra Leone (SL). Work with managers to build a culture of using the health dash boards and other information for reporting and development of new grants
Participate in formation of alliances and consortia with key strategic partners including INGOs, local NGO, and private sector to facilitate joint fundraising and implementation opportunities.
Attend relevant national meetings in Freetown including various working groups and technical meetings. Actively participate in discussions relating to survivor care and the transition plan,
In collaboration with the Safeguarding coordinator/ Mainstreaming Focal points ensure the mainstreaming of key issues including but not limited child protection, SGBV, gender and all other related safeguarding policies.
Identify technical gaps on the health team and partners and oversee the capacity building.
Ensure that lessons learnt, success stories and best practice are being documented by the programme and that GOAL’s Health Programme is incorporating organizational developments for health.
Any other duties as assigned by the country Health Coordinator and Senior Management, including support on complementary emergency projects in Freetown as needed.

Staff Management / HR

Coordinate and support the Country Health Coordinator, Health Programmme Managers and Officers and ensure that the individuals work plans are developed and are effectively aligned with and support achievement of the Programme objectives.
Line manage and provide technical support to health staff (Health Programme Managers, Surveillance Coordinator etc…), including performance management and appraisals.
Assist the CHC on supervising recruitment of health staff in coordination with HR in Sierra Leone, London and Dublin.
Enhance technical and health management skills of the GOAL health team in Sierra Leone.

Requirements of the Position:

Essential :

Educational Level: A degree on medical training: CHO, SRN, Midwife, SECHN with field experience.
At least 5 years of experience coordinating and managing health programmes.
Proven expertise and experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), and other related areas.
Strong understanding of health systems strengthening and system approach.
Very strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others.
Demonstrable skills and experience in resilience analysis and community engagement approaches i.e. social accountability and community dialogue and conversations.
Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience and staff mentoring capacity.
Effective communication, networking, analysis and writing skills.
Demonstrable experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities and other international actors and NGOs.

Desirable :

A master’s degree level in public health or other appropriate disciplines; clinical background is highly desirable.
Understanding of WASH and Social behaviour change programming is an advantage.

Safeguarding

Accountability within GOAL

Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – 21st April, 2023, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer, Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners in Health – 2 Positions

Partners in Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Pharmacy Technician
2.) Procurement Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Pharmacy Technician

Job title:	Pharmacy Technician – PEN PLUS
Work Location:	Kono District
Department:	Pharmacy
Reports to:	National Pharmacy Manager
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
We are looking for a dependable Pharmacy Technician that will process and fill prescriptions of NCDs medications to patients. You will also undertake other tasks under the direction of a Pharmacist Manager to provide excellent patient service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly. As a pharmacy technician, you must be detail-oriented and reliable since the job has high responsibility. You must possess excellent communication skills as well as an aptitude for using computers and other Microsoft applications. This role will be based in Kono district at the Koidu Government Hospital-KGH fully working and supporting PEN-Plus Non-Communicable Diseases-NCD Unit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the NCD pharmacy for opening and keep it clean and organized Put our patients’ NCD first, and answer questions relating and complaints around NCDs Receive prescriptions, check their validity and dispense accordingly Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate Resolve issues when they arise irrespective of their complaints and backgrounds around NCDs Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions Sort, stock shelves, label all NCD medication and monitor inventory on daily, weekly and monthly basis as well ensure an adequate supply of medication and consumables. Undertake administrative tasks (e.g. record-keeping) as assigned Comply with all security measures and quality standards by PIH-SL Ensure the use of the National SOPs for supply chain management while dispensing, accounting for and reordering/ forecasting. Ensure accountability of NCD medications and other consumables provided to the dispensary Account for all NCD wastage of medications and consumables and report as appropriate. Maintain confidential and accurate pharmacy records Other functions as requested by pharmacy superiors or a reasonable request from clinical staff for assistance regarding medications Complete understanding and appreciation of the use and side effects of prescription Collection, organization, and evaluation of patient information in regard to medications Promote rational drug use Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stocks to determine inventory levels and anticipate needed medication and supplies. Placing and expediting orders, verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs.
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 a diploma-licensed pharma technician At least three or above years of formal work experience Experience with an online prescription system is a plus Computer literacy and experience in Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. Excellent communication and patient care service skills Outstanding organizational skills Reliable with a keen eye for detail Ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges Strong interpersonal skills; experience in counseling preferred Proven ability to exercise good judgment, ensure patient confidentiality, and approach sensitive topics with respect to NCDs Commitment to social justice in health care issues. Ability to live in Urban Kono District/KGH for the full duration of this position Willing to support NCD PHUs within the district when call for and necessary.
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 vacancy will be running until the position filled.

2.) Procurement Officer

Job title:	Procurement Officer X 2 (QEHSSSP)
Work Location:	Freetown with travel; possibly Kailahun
Department:	Operations
Reports to:	Procurement Manager
Line Management	No
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (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
For a World-Bank financed health systems strengthening project, the Procurement Officer will have responsibilities for procurement essential to the day to day operations of the Supply Chain Team, including obtaining quotations, performing quote analysis, and creating and sending purchase orders, in compliance with donor regulations. The Procurement Officer must also ensure that we follow our standard operating procedures in a timely and efficient fashion and maintain consistent and organized records. This position requires a high level of integrity, analytical skills, and attention to detail. The Procurement Officer is responsible for entering requests into PIH and donor procurement trackers and keeping the trackers up to date. The Procurement Officer plays an essential role in ensuring that data is entered accurately and on time, which directly contributes to the accuracy of PIH’s reorder and budget forecasts, as well as the success of PIH’s annual audit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Execute all procurement processes within the organization in alignment with the Procurement Manual and all financial and compliance rules and regulations set out PIH and the project donor; according to the field set threshold• Ensure effective use of internal Standard Operating Procedures in procurement, control of the workflows, continuous business processes monitoring and elaboration of improvements in the systems and processes, including proper filing of procurement documents for record and audit trail • Collect specifications from requestors, gather and analyze quotations, place final orders, obtain approvals, and follow up with vendors; • Enter requests for local procurement into the procurement tracker • Create POs, enter POs into electronic supply chain management system • Regularly communicate to Procurement Associate and Procurement and Logistics Manager by providing weekly updates on status of open orders • Ensure consistent communication, coordination, and responsiveness to district colleagues and other stakeholders • Proactively identify data errors and work with supply chain team members to correct and find solutions to avoid future errors (example: new item creation, inventory adjustments) • Support supply chain colleagues with any other duties as assigned • Support the establishment of project procurement processes and systems for the project, based on the Procurement Regulations and Procedures for the conduct of procurement under World Bank funded projects, and the Government of Sierra Leone Procurement Regulations for the procurement of goods, works and services under the Public Procurement Act 2016 (PPA) of Sierra Leone; • Using the World Bank (WB) Standard Procurement Documents to prepare bids. These should include standardized forms used for Request for Bids (RFB), Request for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) Methods, and Selection arrangement under UN Agencies as well as other relevant and necessary procurement forms based on the Government of Sierra Leone Public Procurement policy and the PIH Procurement Manual • Prepare and update the Annual Procurement Plan, detailing contract packages for goods, works and services, the estimated cost for each package, the procurement or selection methods and planned lead times and contract administration until completion of each procurement activity; • Monitor procurement implementation and update the procurement plans for the procurement of goods and works, and consultancy services annually and when necessary.Follow the progress of procurements, including developing and updating timelines in the relevant systems, and ensuring procurements move forward with speed and are done correctly in line with all policies and regulations • Prepare the Specific Procurement Notices (SPNs), and Expressions of Interest (EOIs) whenever required; • Establish a register of qualified suppliers and consultants and periodically update this register per advertisements and requests for expressions of interest. • In consultation with the Procurement Specialist or Manager and technical Directorate, coordinate the preparation of Terms of Reference (TORs) for the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on consulting assignments, and Specifications for the preparation of bidding documents for goods and works activities • Receive bids and participate in bid opening sessions, prepare bid opening minutes, evaluation of goods and works bids and consultants’ proposals as secretary and ensuring that the procedures in the Bank Regulations are followed to arrive at the recommendations for award for selected suppliers, contractors, and consultants • Prepare reports of the Evaluation Panel meetings, and prepare the requests for “no objection”, and coordinate arrangements for the negotiation process, where necessary; • In consultation with the technical team or beneficiary units, ensure timely receipt of the goods and consultant’s contractual deliverables and monthly status reports; confirming acceptability of goods and works delivered and/or executed respectively, and also acceptability of consultants’ reports as reviewed, and recommendation of payments to the services providers, i.e. suppliers, contractors and consultants, as they fall due; • Provide inputs into the monthly procurement report, Annual Work Plan and Budget for submission to the Donor Partners and the NPPA; • Establish and maintain both electronic (for upload in STEP) and manual procurement filing system, and ensure all related documents are chronologically in the respective files, to ensure ease of retrieval of information and the ease of following the procurement trail of by independent external auditors or other authorised agents • Provide input into procurement report and the necessary documentation prior to project implementation support missions.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Minimum bachelor’s degree in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Management, Public Administration , Business Administration, Accounting, Public Management or another similar field At least 3 years relevant work experience in in donor funded project procurement Minimum 1-year prior work experience in public procurement in Sierra Leone Have an excellent knowledge of the procurement procedures of the Government of Sierra Leone procurement laws and multilateral donors procurement regulations (e.g., World Bank, AFDB, Global Fund, etc.) Preferred Prior work experience in World Bank funded projects Excellent knowledge of World Bank procurement procedures Experience in using software for financial or supply chain-related processes, preferably in international organizations dedicated to humanitarian programs Good knowledge of concepts and principles of, and approaches to, International Public procurement systems and understanding of the Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health sector strategic plan objectives, policies and practices related to project/sector and critical links to procurement is desirable. Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others Disciplined and ready to take security seriously Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment Demonstrated ability in managing competing tasks and priorities; skilled in using Microsoft Office software; Proficient in Excel Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff, suppliers, and partners Professional proficiency in English is required 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 telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Tuesday 13th April 2023

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Peace Corps – Peace Corps Medical Officer

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR (PSC) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCAL

POSITION: Peace Corps Medical Officer

OPENING DATE: March 24, 2023

CLOSING DATE: April 14, 2023, 5:00 PM GMT

WORK HOURS: Full Time – 40 Hours Minimum/Week

SALARY RANGE: 267,070 – 413,957 SLE plus benefits, negotiable based on salary history and experience

The United States Peace Corps is seeking a qualified Medical Doctor or Nurse Practitioner to serve as a personal services contractor (PSC) Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The PCMO will provide health care to U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Sierra Leone and will work under the supervision of the Peace Corps Country Director in Sierra Leone and the Peace Corps Office of Medical Services in Washington, DC.

Duties include:

Routine primary health care to Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers including treatment of common illnesses and injuries in accordance with Peace Corps medical guidelines
Individual short-term counseling on disease prevention, adjustment issues, stress management and cross-cultural problems
Response to emergency medical situations
Member of Senior Peace Corps staff in Sierra Leone
Ability to conduct trainings on health related issues
Site visits to Peace Corps Volunteers throughout Sierra Leone
Administrative tasks of the medical office including budget management
Inventory of medical supplies and equipment
Alternate 24 hour on-call duty with the other PCMO

See attached Statement of Work for complete description of responsibilities.

This is a local advertisement. Preference will be given to the candidates who have applied to this local advertisement who are citizens of Sierra Leone or who are permanent residents of Sierra Leone with proper and current authorization to work in Sierra Leone at the time of application.

Peace Corps may select one or more PCMO PSCs from the applications received in response to this advertisement, or may decide not to fill any PSC positions. All PSC positions are subject to the availability of funds and continued need.

The anticipated personal services contract(s) will be for a one-year period with up to three (3) or four (4) option years, exercisable based on satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and continued need. The work schedule will be on a full-time basis (a minimum working schedule of 40 hours per week), with after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities.

Daily pre-tax compensation will be negotiated within the specified range for the position at the discretion of the Peace Corps Contracting Officer, taking into account items such as documentable salary history. Benefits will be offered for this position in accordance with guidance provided by Peace Corps Headquarters. Benefits will differ for citizens or permanent residents of Sierra Leone versus citizens and permanent residents of countries other than Sierra Leone. It is not anticipated that relocation expenses or housing expenses will be paid for candidates who have applied under this local advertisement.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Graduate of accredited school; Medical Doctors (MDs) must be a graduate of a school listed in this link, Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research, https://search.wdoms.org/
Current license to practice
Relevant clinical experience in primary care after medical school
Ability to communicate effectively in oral /written English
Experience in managing mental health issues including counseling of patients
Experience in training design and presentation of health related material
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
Program management, administrative experience
Ability to work effectively as part of an intercultural team
Hardworking, reliable and diligent with good inter-personal skills
Willing to travel to sites in Sierra Leone
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to obtain an American visa

Application Process and Requirements:

By the closing date/time identified above, interested applicants for this position must submit the following items as attachments to an e-mail to:

SL-PCJobs@Peacecorps.gov

Attention: Peace Corps Director of Management and Operations (DMO)

Peace Corps does not accept responsibility for technical issues or glitches that cause application materials to be received past this closing date/time.

A completed PCMO Application form, a completed PCMO applicant skills survey, and a completed Privileging form. The applicant must complete this request for privileges depending on their professional qualifications.

2. A cover letter

3. A resume or C.V. that includes:

Professional positions held, identifying duties, responsibilities, dates of employment and reason for leaving
Education and training, identifying universities attended, dates of attendance, degrees and diplomas.
Professional licenses, certificates, registrations
An accounting for periods of unemployment longer than three months

4. Three professional medical references, with at least two being from medical colleagues who have directly observed the applicant in a clinical setting. The letters must be written within the last two years and include the date. (One must also be from the current employer.)

5. Photocopies of:

Diploma from medical school.

Professional medical license. If the license does not have an expiration date, written confirmation must be submitted directly from the issuing authority. Please note, if a license is not required, rather, the medical diploma is the license to practice, written confirmation, issued directly from the professional medical board, Ministry of Health or other appropriate regulatory authority establishing that the candidate is properly credentialed for medical practice, is required.

Professional certification if Nurse Practitioner

6. The applicant should also provide the answer to the following question in their application e-mail:

Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (including Response), or as a staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN)? If yes, identify the position location, position type, title, and starting and ending dates.

All documents must be in English. Official translation is not required.

Only the paper application materials of those candidates that have submit a complete application package by the deadline and who have been found to have met all of the minimum qualifications and requirements stated above will move further along in the evaluation process. Additional steps in the evaluation process may include:

A further evaluation of the submitted application materials.
Completion of a written exam.
Completion of one or more interview(s), which will cover, at a minimum:
- The applicant’s training, skills, and/or experience in the areas specified in the Statement of Work.
- The applicant’s accuracy and/or style when responding to scenarios and/or problem statements.
- The applicant’s English proficiency and professional comportment during the interview.
A review of the candidate’s reference letters and/or other sources of past performance information, which may include information on both hard skills (i.e. technical experience and expertise, quality and timeliness of work product produced, etc.) and soft skills (i.e. professional judgment, professional demeanor, leadership abilities, ability to work as a member of a team, etc.).

Please note that:

Peace Corps reserves the right to not evaluate the application of or to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that has a history of poor past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN).
Peace Corps reserves the right to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member. Individuals who have current or prior connections with intelligence activities or agencies through employment, related work, or even family relations may be ineligible for a personal services contract.
Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of the Sierra Leone and is beyond the mandatory retirement age there), disability, or genetic information.
The selected individual will be required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for their position – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements specified for their position in accordance with public health and/or occupational health or safety policies. This may require the individual to submit to a medical evaluation/examination, submit proof of required vaccinations, or submit other medical information to the Peace Corps or another US Government Agency both prior to contract award and/or during the period of performance of the contract.
The individual may be asked to complete one or more temporary duty assignments at other Peace Corps posts, transfer to another Peace Corps post, or to complete a detail with another USG Agency, a Peace Corps Headquarters office, or with a post other than the post of assignment. As part of an approved detail, the individual may be requested to perform work that may be specifically in line with or may add to the duties stated in the contract.
Contract award will be contingent on several items, to include:
1. The applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and issuance of a security certificate.
2. The applicant’s successful completion of a physical examination by a doctor and issuance of a medical certificate.

🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Infection Prevention and Control Supervisor

MSF BELGIUM VACANCY:

IPC Supervisor

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: Infection Prevention and Control Supervisor (Level 7)

Status of position: Full Time Position

Location: MSF Hangha Hospital, Kenema

Implementing and supervising an infection control program in a project or health facility, according to MSF protocols, safety and IPC measures, in order to ensure quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

Main responsibilities

In collaboration with each service activity manager, maintaining and supporting the day to day implementation by the ward supervisor of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments including sterilization, laundry and kitchen, and providing technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related issues using existing tools such as audits, checklist, surveillance.
Implementing and monitoring adherence to additional precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible diseases when indicated. Based on a given patient-diagnosis, evaluating the need and supporting the implementation, if needed, for additional precautions in collaboration with the medical team and act accordingly
Supporting in the implementations planned, the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the health facility. Ensuring that environmental standards and administrative measures in the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations etc.) and together with the Hospital Facilities Manager and WHS Supervisor, that the essential requirements are available in the health structures
Guaranteeing compliance to aseptic care techniques and to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants and detergents, through trainings and audits.
Checking the consumption and the quality of IPC materials and equipment, including cleaning materials and equipment, PPE, etc.
As member of the Infection Control Committee, participating actively in the lively and pro-active tenue of the meeting, supporting the development and following up the Infection Control Action Plan.
Supervising the team under his/her responsibility and participating in the associated HR processes (e.g. recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, coaching, development and communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
Reporting any irregularities to NAM or IPC managers or PMR and producing reports with information recommendations for the monthly medical reporting
IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers and patients. IPC essential requirements include water supply, solid waste and wastewater treatment/disposal, latrines and shower facilities, dead bodies management, vector control and medical waste management.
Transmission-based Precautions (TBP): are the second level of basic infection control and are to be used in addition to standard precautions for patients who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission (contact, droplet, airborne).

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

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

primary focus on nurses through a thorough curriculum in basic clinical nursing care (BCNC) developed and delivered by the MSF academy. Part of this curriculum is based on regular theoretical sessions that includes IPC topics . It will be therefore expected with the collebration with MSF academy to be facilitator for such topics .
To estalish a safe work environment and adequate team interaction where the voice of everyone can be heard, regular department meetings are organized (at least on monthly basis) with date, time and venue communicated in prior by the manager. 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 supervisor occupying this position.
As Kenema is an endemic area for Lassa fever, it is expected to have a lassa suspect/confirmed patients and will be expected to iimplementing and monitoring adherence to additional precautions from each supervisor occupying this position. Therefore, a strong and proactive committment will be expected in all meetings , trainings and others activities related to Lassa
It is expected that the professional develops activities for the prevention and control of infections focused on maternity, delivery room, Operation Room, Sterilization.

Professional with a leadership spirit, motivation to achieve goals, and with skills to teach and learn.

Required Criteria

Education Mandatory: Nurse or midwife (or equivalent) diploma / EPI / pharmacist diplomas with IPC background experience or diploma

Required: Computer literacy is required especially good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and outlook.

Language Required: Mende and English.

Desirable: Krio

Experience Desirable: Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs Experience in OT, Intensive Care Unit is an asset

Application Details

Applicants should submit: Application letter, CV, copy of certificates/diplomas, copy of labor card, copy of work certificates from previous employment.

– no original documents to be submitted

Applications can be submitted to: MSF Kenema Hospital (Hangha), & MSF-Belgium office in Freetown Applications can be submitted online: MSFOCB-Kenema-Recruitment@brussels.msf.org

Application deadline: 03 April 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 IPC Supervisor” and NAME on the envelope.

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