Job Vacancies at GOAL – 9 Openings (Multiple Locations)

General Description of the Programme

GOAL is implementing Community health programs to respond to the COVID-19 emergency with focus on Community-Led Action (CLA) deployment to generate demand and increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Sierra Leone. As part of this response, GOAL is leveraging other funding to implement Community Led Action Approach, which gives the community the opportunity to do their own analysis and propose local action that will help them to protect and keep their community safe. The CLA is currently being implemented in the Kenema, Karene, Koinadugu and Kambia as part of the response for COVID 19.




GOAL is expected to receive another funding which will be leveraging on this initial fund to expand the Community-Led Action (CLA) deployment to generate demand and increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Bombali, Tonkolili, Moyamba and Western Urea Urban.

 

Overview of the role

The Health Programme Officer is responsible for supervising the rollout at the district and chiefdom level of the CLA approach supporting Community mobilizers  to facilitate the community Led Action (CLA) in all chiefdoms of  Bombali, Tonkolili, Moyabma, and Western area urban to conduct  triggering , follow up on community action planning  sessions and feedback & rumour tracking form from the community




GOAL is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Sierra Leoneans to join our health team.  Candidates are invited to apply for the vacant post, whose particulars are given below:

 

Job Title: Health Programme Officer

Location: Bombali (2), Moyamba (2), Western Area Urban (2), and Tonkolili (2), and Kenema (1)

Contract duration:  5 Months with possible extension

Report to: Health Programme Managers

GOAL is recruiting for nine  (9) Health Programme Officers  in total to  join the programme in Sierra Leone based in these locations ie  Bombali, Tonkolili, Western Area Urban, Moyamba and Kenema.




To succeed in this role, you should have a Diploma in Public Health, Community Development Studies Sociology or  any other Health and development Studies with at least 1-2 years  experiences working with  International NGO in Community health programmes. Experience in Community Mobilization and Community participatory approach. Willingness to spend most of her or his time in the field and also in remote hard to reach areas, Ability to work with a diverse team, Ability and willingness to ride a motor bike in remote communities. Ability to quickly assess situations on the ground and solve problems creatively with limited resources and time.

If you have these skills and are interested in joining our committed and dynamic health team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.




Please note: this will reflect our selection process.

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offers made is also subject to police clearance.

GOAL Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please clearly state the position and location in the subject

Closing date for applications is  27th January 2022.





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Job Vacancies at Peace Corps Sierra Leone – 2 Positions

Peace Corps Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Medical Assistant
2.) Programming and Training Assistant Health

 

See job details and how to apply below.




 

1.) Medical Assistant

 

SCOPE OF WORK

(Recruitment, PSC Duties, and Performance Reviews)

Organization

US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone

PSC Position Title

Medical Assistant

Reports To

Country Director

Supervises

N/A

Annual Base Salary

66,881,075 SLL

Contract Type

Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week

Duty Location

Freetown, Sierra Leone





1. Minimum Requirements / Qualifications for Effective Performance

At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:

∙ Education: Successful completion of a nursing school (technical/university degree), general medical school, or medical assistant program, and valid registered clinical license/diploma or applicable knowledge and experience obtained through on-the-job training under the direct guidance of a provider (supporting documentation must be submitted).

∙ Multi-Cultural Experience: Minimum of one year interacting in a work setting with diverse cultures. ∙ Work Experience: Two years progressively responsible related experience with knowledge of administrative medical duties related to health services.

∙ Language: English fluency required. Proficiency in oral and written English and Krio.

∙ Administrative Experience: Basic knowledge of administration of health units/facilities, including procurement of medical supplies and inventory control.

∙ Technology: The use of standard office technology (desktop computer, mouse, and keyboard) to complete daily tasks and long-term projects is expected. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) is also required.

2. Preferred Requirements;

N/A

3. Background

The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.

Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:

∙ To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women ∙ To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served

∙ To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans

4. Objective of the Position

This position performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties in support of the Health Unit. The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the guidance of Peace Corps Medical Officers (PCMOs) and reports to the Country Director (CD) for administrative issues (unless CD authorizes PCMO supervision).

The MA is responsible for providing administrative support and, to the extent credentialed, clinical support, including but not limited to; working as the health unit receptionist, actively assisting the PCMOs in clinical care*, screening phone calls, taking messages, coordinating requests, scheduling medical appointments, distributing of medicines to Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) under PCMO oversight, and other clerical and administrative functions in support of the PCMOs.

* Clinical duties will be performed with clinical oversight by the PCMOs and only as approved by the Medical Director through the Credentialing Committee/Office of Health Services (OHS).

5. Tasks & Deliverables





MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ATTACHMENT I

Support to the Health Unit

The Medical Assistant coordinates responsibilities directly with the PCMOs. The MA must adhere to confidentiality regarding PCVs medical issues and possess excellent interpersonal and administrative skills. Clinical Support

∙ Performs a variety of non-invasive routine clinical and technical services under the supervision of the PCMOs, which may include clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, administering immunizations, performing laboratory tests, etc. These privileges must be approved by the Medical Director/OHS. Supervising PCMOs are responsible to ensure that MAs perform appropriate health care services. Even under supervision, MAs are not allowed to assist with or perform any unapproved services.

∙ Responsible for sterilization of equipment.

∙ Serves as chaperone for PCMOs during PCV medical examinations and procedures.

Administrative Support

∙ Screens phone calls and takes messages when PCMOs are unavailable.

∙ Places and returns telephone calls for the Health Unit, including scheduling, modifying, and canceling appointments in coordination with PCVs, PCMOs, and others (including consultants and laboratories). ∙ Follows-up on outstanding consultant and laboratory reports, ensuring this information is relayed to the PCMOs for review.

∙ Drafts correspondence such as letters, memos, and fax covers, etc. at the request of the PCMOs to consultants, PCVs, laboratories, hospitals, etc.

∙ Routes incoming correspondence to PCMOs, stamps and files correspondence.

∙ Utilizes PCMEDICS to assist the PCMOs and backup provider in the documentation and delivery of PCV health care, and to document clinical care given as trained.

∙ Responsible for scanning, labeling, uploading and filing all documents into PCMEDICS after PCMO review and signature, also ensures that three PCV identifiers are on each page of each document.

∙ Prepares envelopes and packages, including laboratory samples and medical supplies, to be sent to PCVs, training sites, and other destinations, and forwards them to the appropriate administrative staff for delivery. ∙ Responsible for photocopying health forms, medical presentation materials and other related documents. ∙ Responsible for requesting office supplies and materials for use in the Health Unit.

∙ Regularly updates the list of medical facilities and medical service providers under the instruction and oversight by the PCMOs.





∙ Assists PCMOs in reviewing the Volunteer Health Handbook given to PCVs during Pre-Service Training (PST). Updates medical facilities and medical providers’ addresses, contact information, and any other information required in this Handbook.

∙ Manages the health information materials in the Health Unit available to PCV, stocking brochures, pamphlets and books. Keeps a detailed list of any books and/or media materials loaned out.

∙ Responsible for receiving and registering all medical bills submitted by PCVs and local medical service providers. Submits bills to PCMOs for approval, verifying name of PCV, date of services rendered, and that all billed services were requested by the PCMOs.

∙ Keeps updated files of all medical bills presented by PCVs and others.

∙ Maintains Volunteer database with up-to-date information regarding PCVs out of site for medical purposes. ∙ Uploads PCV passport face pages and visa pages into PCMEDICS, monitoring regularly to assure accurate and current information.

Medical Supply Duties

∙ Maintains internal medical inventory for the medical unit, ensuring an adequate supply of disposable materials and keeping PCMOs informed.

∙ Responsible for updating internal medical inventory system (as determined by the PCMOs) when medication/supplies are delivered, dispensed and destroyed.

∙ Assists the Acceptance Point Clerk (APC) when medical supplies are received.

∙ Provides documentation to the Medical Supply Inventory Control Clerk (MSICC) on receiving, dispensing and disposing of specially designated medications and controlled substances.

∙ Keeps an accurate control of the expiration dates of all medicines and alerts the PCMOs of upcoming expired medications. Removes expired items from the pharmacy and logs all items scheduled for disposal. ∙ Responsible for organization and shelving of Health Unit supplies.

∙ Assists PCMOs with PCV medical supply requests.

∙ Prepares draft orders for medical supplies, with PCMO guidance, based on needs, historical data, and inventory availability. Assists the PCMOs in ordering medical supplies from PC/HQ and local/regional vendors.

ATTACHMENT I

∙ Maintains files, according to fiscal year, of all ordering, receiving and dispensing documents in compliance with Technical Guideline 240: Medical Supplies and Equipment.

∙ Assists PCMOs in the monitoring of the medical supplies budget.

Other Duties

∙ Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.

∙ Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures. ∙ Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies. ∙ Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies. ∙ Performs other assignments considered as necessary by the PCMOs in consultation with the CD, as indicated.





6. Standard Roles and Responsibilities

A. OMH:

∙ Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

B. S&S:

∙ Employees with no SPECIFIC Safety and Security Responsibilities (i.e., cashier, admin staff) – Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.

C. IGF:

∙ N/A

D. Temporary Assignments:

∙ Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.

This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”





7. Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station

Duty station is the office in Freetown. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.

8. Application Requirements

Application deadline is on January 26Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.

In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;

1. Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.

ATTACHMENT I

2. Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: : SL pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to HR Specialist, Peace Corps/Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown, Sierra. Application must include the following;

▪ A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.

▪ A complete CV, to include:

∙ All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.

∙ Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of

issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience

obtained through on-the-job training.

∙ Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request

additional/other references.

∙ Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National

Passport/ voters ID card for review.

∙ All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.

3. Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.

All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps office in Freetown. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.

Please include “Ref: Medical Assistant” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for on-line application.

Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier





APPLICATION CHECKLIST

All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.

Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________ Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________

Details YES NO 1. Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? If so, please specify______________________________________________________

2. Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?

If so, please specify______________________________________________________

3. If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;

∙ Position location:________________________________________________________ ∙ Position type: ___________________________________________________________ ∙ Title: __________________________________________________________________ ∙ Start date: ______________________________________________________________ ∙ End date: ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Applicant Date





 

2.) Programming and Training Assistant Health

 

SCOPE OF WORK

(Recruitment, PSC Duties, and Performance Reviews)

Organization

US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone

PSC Position Title

Programming and Training Assistant Health

Reports To

Program Manager Health

Supervises

N/A

Annual Base Salary

92,883,697.00 SLL

Contract Type

Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week

Duty Location

Freetown, Sierra Leone

1. Minimum Requirements:

At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:

∙ Education: University degree in public health or a field of study relevant for projects in community health ∙ Years of Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in community health working with relevant government agencies, NGOs, or private enterprises

∙ At least 1 years’ experience in training delivery or community outreach using adult education methods ∙ At least 1 years’ experience working within a multicultural organization

∙ Job experience in a position that requires working independently with limited supervision

∙ Extremely organized and detail-oriented

∙ Ability to design, implement, and evaluate program activities

∙ Ability to engage in both intellectual and manual endeavors

∙ Proficiency in oral and written English and Krio.

∙ Experience working in a cross-cultural environment

∙ Proficient in MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).





2. Preferred Requirements;

N/A

3. Background

The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.

Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:

∙ To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women

∙ To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served

∙ To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans

4. Objective of the Position

The Programming and Training Assistant (PTA) serves as the principal technical associate for Peace Corps Sierra Leone’s Health Project. The incumbent will support the Program Manager (PM) and works as part of a team collaborating with the Programming and Training Unit. The PTA will actively contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of program activities and correlated trainings for the health project. The Health PTA will support the PM in the planning, researching, managing and evaluation of the Health program and assists in providing technical and administrative support to Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) and Trainees. The Health PTA also serves as the head technical trainer during Pre-Service and In-Service trainings (PST/IST), enabling training and programming to be fully integrated into the Health program. Additional responsibilities include managing the Volunteer Reporting Process which includes training, trouble shooting, reporting and coordination with all post staff and Volunteers. The incumbent is authorized to act as Occasional Money Handler.





5. Tasks & Deliverables

Trainings:

∙ Coordinate with PM and the other training staff on the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Pre-Service and In-Service Training events for Health project. This includes identifying relevant competencies, identifying human and material resources, assessing PCT/V needs, and drafting a training continuum for PCVs.

∙ Design, deliver, and evaluate the technical training for Health project. All training must be aligned with project goals and objectives including collaboration with all facilitators, solicitation of guest speakers, and communication with the TM on any training costs.

ATTACHMENT I

∙ Participate, as agreed upon with the PM, and TM, in all training events. This would include preparatory Training of Trainers (TOT), ongoing evaluation meetings, and debrief meetings.

∙ Leads the Training of Trainers for the Health component of the training group.

∙ Monitor and evaluate qualifications of each Peace Corps Trainee (PCT) during and at the end of PST, particularly as related to the technical component of training.

∙ Collaborate with the PM, and training staff to assess PCT competence for service.

∙ Assist the PM to complete timely initial and site placement interviews with PCTs.

∙ Assist the PM to conduct PCV meetings

Volunteer Support:

∙ Travel regularly throughout the country to establish and maintain effective working relationships with sponsoring organizations and community officials.

∙ Visit Volunteers periodically at their sites to offer advice and assistance to them and their counterparts/supervisors in order to enhance working relationships and performance.

∙ Document activities and results in regular site visit reports.

∙ Assist Volunteers in improving their job performance and their social and cultural adaptation through the provision of technical support, cultural insights, and direction to relevant and available resources.

∙ Support Volunteers with personal and cultural counseling and guidance on various policies and procedures. ∙ Coordinate with the safety and security staff as well as with the medical unit to advise Volunteers on safety and security issues.

∙ Maintain up-to-date information regarding relevant legislation; national policy changes; contact lists of relevant local organizations, institutions, and agencies; and other published resources including reference texts, professional journals and other similar information; and make the information readily available to Volunteers.

∙ Serve as resource person for PCVs regarding technical, logistical and moral support for PCVs.





Program Development and Management:

∙ Assist the PM to develop potential assignments for PCVs through community visits and meetings with local representatives of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), potential host health facilities, and community members. Explain Peace Corps Sierra Leone’s development philosophy and the role of the PCV to these stakeholders.

∙ Negotiate and evaluate job viability, available housing, the work environment, the level of host health facility’s interest, and the engagement of the local community.

∙ Assist the PM to initiate and maintain close and effective contacts with national and local representatives of the MoHS, other appropriate government agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) engaged in community health work, and other organizations and groups, public and private, utilizing or likely to utilize PCVs at both the national and local levels.

∙ Monitors MOHS and NGO activities and initiatives in malaria, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene. Explores and provides input concerning potential collaboration between Peace Corps, GoSL, and implementing partners. ∙ Represent Peace Corps in negotiations with these stakeholders on the qualifications, numbers, and placement of PCVs. ∙ Assist the PM to design and implement project monitoring and evaluation tools and activities with the participation of appropriate officials, local counterparts, other education agencies, and PCVs. Assure that PCV activities advance Project goals as intended.

∙ Work with the PM to utilize the Volunteer Reporting Tool (VRT) for the entire PCV reporting process: create, send, receive, edit, and acknowledge PCV reports; provide written feedback to PCV; input data from the Volunteer Report Form (VRF) to the Volunteer Report Database. While the Primary and Secondary Education PTA will assist with this duty, final responsibility rests with the PM.

∙ Conducts field visits to provide technical support to PCVs.

∙ Provide site visit reports in a timely manner to PCVs. As requested, provide site visit reports to other Peace Corps Sierra Leone staff and make recommendations regarding Volunteer performance and problems.





Other Duties

∙ Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.

∙ Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.

∙ Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies. ∙ Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies. ∙ To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform

their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any

ATTACHMENT I

behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).

∙ Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.

6. Standard Roles and Responsibilities

A. OMH:

∙ Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

B. S&S:

∙ Other Programming Staff – Addresses Volunteer safety and security by adhering to Peace Corps site development policies and procedures. Identifies and immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and the Country Director (CD). Assists Program Managers/APCDs to ensure that prospective sites meet established programmatic and safety/security criteria (e.g., safe housing, a clearly defined assignment with an organization that shows real interest in working with a Volunteer, etc.). Reviews and references site history files when evaluating potential sites, and incorporates appropriate safety and security-related information into site history files. Monitors Volunteer compliance with Peace Corps policies, especially related to safety and security. Participates in the design and implementation of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Acts as duty officer, as needed. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.





C. IGF:

∙ N/A

D. Temporary Assignments:

∙ Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.

This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”

7. Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station

Duty station is the office in Freetown. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.

8. Application Requirements;

Application deadline is on January 26th 2022 at 5:00 PM.

In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;

1. Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.

ATTACHMENT I





2. Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: SL pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to: HR Specialist, Peace Corps/Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown, Sierra. Application must include the following;

▪ A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.

▪ A complete CV, to include:

∙ All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.

∙ Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of

issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.

∙ Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request

additional/other references.

∙ Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates

selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National

Passport/ voters ID card for review.

∙ All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.

3. Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.

All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps office in Freetown. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.

Please include “Ref: Programming and Training Assistant Health” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for on-line application.

Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.

Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________

Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________

Details YES NO 1. Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? If so, please specify______________________________________________________

2. Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH),

Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?

If so, please specify______________________________________________________

3. If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;

∙ Position location:________________________________________________________

∙ Position type: ___________________________________________________________

∙ Title: __________________________________________________________________

∙ Start date: ______________________________________________________________

∙ End date: ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Applicant Date





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

Job Vacancy at International Rescue Committee – Senior Regional Support Manager, Private Partnerships (West Africa)

Requisition ID: req23668

Job Title: Senior Regional Support Manager, Private Partnerships – West Africa

Sector: Fundraising

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Dakar, Senegal





Job Description

Background:

The IRC’s External Relations (ER) department was created in early 2020 and is comprised of three complementary functional areas: Private Fundraising, Communications and Advocacy – functions that work together to enhance IRC’s ability to ‘punch above its weight’ in private income, advocacy, and brand awareness. Supporting this endeavor, and an integral part of ER, is the Global Partnerships and Philanthropic Services (GPPS) Unit. GPPS consists of functional specialists across a variety of high-value fundraising functions providing all elements of cultivation, support and stewardship to high value donors, partners, and supporters.





Program Services is anticipated to become GPPS’ largest sub-pillar and works at the intersection of HV fundraising and our operations and programs in the field. This pillar comprises of proposal, proposition and reporting development services, field experience and field trips and program services and field capacity.

Job Overview

IRC’s Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) department focuses on various relief, rehabilitation, and development programs for refugees, internally displaced persons and those affected by conflict in different regions worldwide. Each region is led by a regional team that oversees the region’s country programs. In the West Africa Region (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cote D’Ivoire, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone) IRC responds to acute and longer-term needs with integrated programs that improve health and safety, prioritize children’s education, foster economic wellbeing, and empower communities to regain control over their lives.

IPP (which leads IRC’s international high-value private fundraising strategies) and CRRD teams collaborate to support the successful management of private partnerships around the world. The teams work in tandem, with CRRD implementing programs and IPP/the high-value fundraising teams managing relationships. The Regional Support Manager (West Africa) will help coordinate the engagement of these two business functions.





This new role, the first to focus solely on private donors and partnerships between these departments, will contribute to the growing private-sector portfolio of partnerships relevant to West Africa. The Support Manager will act as a key liaison between partnership managers in IPP/the high-value fundraising teams and the program teams in West Africa, for the successful delivery of our donor commitments.

This role is an integral part of GPPS’ Program Services reporting into the Director, Program Services in partnership with the Grants Director, West Africa.

Major Responsibilities

The role will serve as the primary focal point and liaison between the private fundraising teams, the regional team, and country office teams for all aspects of business development and grant management. The major responsibilities will span across all award lifecycle stages and include:





New funding and proposal development (30%):

  • Pursues new funding opportunities for the region suitable for presenting to private sector entities including corporations, foundations, wealthy individuals and faith and membership organisations;
  • Ensures that country office funding needs and priorities are well represented across IPP/high-value fundraising teams on an ongoing basis, and proactively shares information, and advocates as needed on behalf of country offices;
  • Scans the programme work in the region to identify new areas of work that can be proactively worked up and offered to new partners and donors;
  • Manages proposal development processes as required for single-country, multi-country and/or multi-region opportunities, bringing together teams across IPP, program regions and technical units;
  • Reviews and provides substantive feedback and content on all private donor proposals and drafts proposals with inputs from country programs when needed;
  • Reviews budgets and supporting documentation for proposals in coordination with the HQ Finance Department and assists country programs in creating budgets when necessary.

Private funding portfolio management (45%):

  • Maintains an up-to-date record of all private sector partnerships in the region to inform effective and timely delivery of relevant updates, progress and insight to the relevant business teams;
  • Ensures consistency and compliance across private partnerships for the entire duration of a partnership in close coordination with country teams to ensure donor requirements are met and compliance issues are raised to RGD;
  • Keeps up-to-date with developments around programme implementation, flagging risks and challenges around implementation, and ensures timely flow of information to support efficient delivery of donor reports;
  • Proactively reviews and provides substantive feedback or content on donor reports, guides country offices with budget realignments, and supports grant amendments;
  • Coordinates and ensures clear, reliable reporting and data-points for maximum partnership impact, including drafting and finalising donor reports and communication materials for country offices as needed;
  • Flags donors who need to be stewarded by Fundraising to maintain and deepen relationships, especially if there have been any issues with programme implementation;
  • Supports country offices to apply internal procedures and systems such as OTIS (IRC’s grant information tracking system), and PEERs (IRC’s partnership management system) for private funding portfolio and ensure SNAP entries are up to date;
  • Maintains an ear to the ground on programmatic issues and security & political developments in West Africa and how they might affect private partnerships;
  • Provides project management support on large multi-year and multi-country opportunities and grants as requested from IPP, the region and TUs.





Process improvement (25%):

  • Responsible for establishing the foundation for the development of processes and systems that would advance our private-sector partnerships pursuits;
  • Coordinates with relevant teams in ER to ensure optimal support for country program offices;
  • Reviews and proposes improved processes as needed to help reduce time, and ensure appropriate partner sign off, to better match private sector donor timescales.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Approximately 6 years working in private sector fundraising with at least 3 years working in or closely with the West Africa region;
  • Demonstrable experience of running and/or monitoring large, multi-sectoral and multi-country private sector partnerships and working across various teams and functions;
  • Knowledge of the drivers and motivators for support from corporations, foundation, wealthy individuals & faith and membership based organizations, and experience working directly and supporting private sector fundraisers;
  • Experience in developing and leading successful complex proposals and providing impactful reporting for high value donors;
  • Ability to effectively manage and coordinate with geographically dispersed teams throughout all stages of the private grant lifecycle;
  • Experience managing donor compliance, budgeting, negotiating agreement provisions, technical and financial reporting;
  • Understanding of the private donor mentality and pace of work and the differences from public funding culture;
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize information and excellent attention to detail;
  • Willingness and ability to regularly travel to the region, sometimes on short notice and to volatile areas;
  • Outstanding people skills: strong ability to communicate constructively across culturally diverse teams and contribute to a pleasant work environment;
  • Solid organizational skills: ability to be flexible and in a fast-paced multi-task team environment;
  • Language skills: English and French fluency required





Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Experience implementing medium- to large-scale programs in humanitarian or development settings;
  • Existing network of partners and donors in West Africa.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.

How to Apply

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

 

 





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Job Vacancy at Population Services International – Country Representative

Country Representative

Based in Sierra Leone

10-25% international travel

Work From Almost Anywhere Status = Not applicable

Reports to Regional Representative, Africa Operations





Who We Are

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 4,500 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 35 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.





Join us!

PSI is implementing the USAID IMPACT Malaria (IM) project under USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) providing implementation support and technical assistance to countries for malaria service delivery in health facility and community settings. Working with national governments and PMI, IM will identify efficiencies and standardize best practices in the scale up of malaria case management, the control of malaria in pregnancy (MIP), and the introduction of other malaria drug-based approaches.

PMI recently began activities in Sierra Leone in 2018, in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program. With Fiscal Year 2017 funding, PMI elected to buy in to the IM global service delivery mechanism.

PSI seeks a Country Representative that will oversee the overall management and achievement of objectives for PSI Sierra Leone, focus on managing overall strategic alignment, program portfolio performance, risk mitigation and donor compliance and lead the network member Senior Management Team and reports to the Regional Representative, Africa Operations.





Your contributions

  • Responsible for the overall management and achievement of objectives for PSI Sierra Leone, focus on managing overall strategic alignment, program portfolio performance, risk mitigation and donor compliance and lead the network member Senior Management Team and reports to the Regional Representative, Africa Operations. 25% of the Time
  • Ensure compliance of all activities (i.e., financial, minimum standards, program quality assurance, donor regulations) and that all audit recommendations are implemented according to schedule. Proactively perform risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks, including operational, financial, legal, contractual, reputational and safety and ensure mitigation actions are implemented. 25% of the Time
  • Oversee program budgets, financial and internal controls; assure timely and accurate financial reporting as required by PSI/Washington and donors. 15% of the Time
  • Fundraise for existing and new activities and expansion of the health program’s portfolio. 15% of the Time
  • Maintain and foster strong external relations with strategic partners such as government, development partners, implementing partners and UN agencies, among others. 10% of the Time
  • Develop and enforce field office administrative policies. Promote an ethical environment in line with PSI’s values. Maintain a working culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. Develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of staff and assets in all aspects of work per best practices, PSI operating standards, and field realities. 10% of the Time





Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
  • Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field (e.g., MBA, MPA, MPH) preferred
  • At least 10 years of related experience managing budgets and international public health programs
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated work experience in similar operating environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in government and donor relations and collaboration.
  • Demonstrated fundraising experience.
  • Fluency in English with excellent writing skills. Foreign language skills required depending on location.
  • Demonstrated leadership and passion for building technical, management and leadership capacity.





The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Measurement:  You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.

Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.

Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.

Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.

Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.

Commitment:  You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For domestic positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position. For international positions: Must be authorized to work in the PSI country location.





PSI has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate to provide a hazard free employment and work environment in our commitment to our employees. Candidates offered a position will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date and their employment will be contingent on this. Candidates needing a medical or religious accommodation should let their recruiter know.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.





ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

How to Apply

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

 

 





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Job Vacancies at World Hope International – 8 Openings

World Hope International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Nursing Auxiliaries (x3)
2.) Driver
3.) Community Mobilizers (x2)
4.) Clinical Lead
5.) State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN)

 

Organization
World Hope International (WHI) is an international organization with a presence in multiple countries, including Liberia, Haiti, the Philippines, Cambodia, and many more. Sierra Leone is one of WHI’s biggest programs, operating in the country for over 20 years. Its programs expand across multiple sectors, health, water and energy, protection, and social ventures.




 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Nursing Auxiliaries (x3)

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a pilot for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali District (through a mixture of static clinics and a mobile clinic). The Nursing Auxiliary will be trained on the visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and the See-and-Treat method. This position will be part of a team that includes the Technical Lead, Clinical Lead, and a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse that will support cervical cancer screening activities. S/He will work under the supervision of the Clinical Lead to support cervical cancer screening activities.




Main Duties and Responsibilities
Willing and able to be trained in the VIA method
Be part of a screening team that will rotate between static clinics in Makeni and mobile clinics that will visit PHUs across the entire Bombali District
Support the SECHN and Clinical Lead to set-up for clinic days, prepare the patient for screening, etc.
Prepare and clean inspection area (at static and mobile clinics) for screening activities
Other duties as identified by the SECHN and Clinical Lead

Qualifications and Competencies
At least three (3) years of professional work experience, with one of those years working in women’s health (experience with an NGO is a plus)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel and work in different locations within Bombali (e.g. mobile clinic days)
Comfortable with taking initiative and being proactive
Ability to work well on a team
Passion for delivering high quality patient care

Must NOT hold dual employment / be on payroll from a private or national entity to qualify for this position.




To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Motivational letter
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of two references (name, title, email, and mobile number)

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 





2.) Driver

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a three (3) year pilot project for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali (through a mix of static clinics and a mobile clinic) and will need a dedicated driver for the project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Drive project and project affiliated staff in Makeni and to health facilities throughout Bombali
Observe WHI’s vehicle use policy, which includes using log books, maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle, completing a daily vehicle checklist, etc.

Qualifications and Competencies
Valid Sierra Leone Driver’s License
At least two (2) years prior experience with commercial driving (experience with an NGO a plus)
Good driving record and experience driving long distances
Basic English skills is desirable

To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of two references (name, title, email, and mobile number)




You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 


3.) Community Mobilizers (x2)

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a pilot for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali (through a mix of static clinics and a mobile clinic). The Community Mobilizer(s) will be responsible for community participation in health facilities and mobile clinics for cervical cancer screening. S/he will engage with communities, PHUs, and other stakeholders for health education on cervical cancer prevention, treatment, and the importance of screening (particularly among the target population, women between the ages of 25-64). They will be required to write about their mobilization activities at PHUs and communities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Create awareness materials and/or messaging on cervical cancer screening
Liaise with community leaders and within community structures and PHUs for all mobilization activities
Organize and lead awareness activities at communities
Organize and lead awareness activities at PHUs
Monitor and track attendance rate at community mobilization meetings
Submit weekly and monthly reports on all community outreach activities and statistics
Perform any other project related duties as specified by the Project Lead or Technical Lead
Liscensed motorbike rider

Qualifications and Competencies
At least one year work experience (experience in community mobilization and/or health education with an NGO is a plus)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel and work in different locations within Bombali for community sensitization activities
Comfortable with taking initiative and being proactive
Ability to work well on a team
Ability to speak local dialect(s) will be an advantage

To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Motivational letter
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of two references (name, title, email, and mobile number)

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 





4.) Clinical Lead

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a pilot for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali (through a mix of static clinics and a mobile clinic). The Clinical Lead will be trained on how to screen using the visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and the See-and-Treat method to identify cervical lesions S/He will lead a screening team which includes a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) and Nursing Auxiliaries. The main purpose of the position of Clinical Coordinator will be the head of the screening team, also guiding the rest of the team on day-to-day tasks as related to cervical cancer screening.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Willing and able to be trained in the VIA method and eventually screening women on VIA and See-and-Treat
Lead / be part of a screening team that will rotate between static clinics in Makeni and mobile clinics, visiting PHUs across the entire Bombali District
Complete daily activity forms which will support reporting and data management
Raise any procurement requests as related to the project in collaboration with the Project Lead, Procurement Officer, etc.




Qualifications and Competencies
Preferably a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN), Clinical Health Officer (CHO), or midwife
At least five (5) years of clinical work experience, ideally some experience in women’s health (experience with an NGO is a plus)
Current and valid clinical license
Experience managing a team is a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel and work in different locations within Bombali (e.g. mobile clinic days)
Comfortable with taking initiative and being proactive
Ability to work well on a team
Good record keeping skills
Ability to follow processes, SOPs, referral pathways, etc.
Passion for delivering high quality patient care

Must NOT hold dual employment / be on payroll from a private or national entity to qualify for this position. Including but not limited to government pin-code




To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Motivational letter
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of three references (name, title, email, and mobile number)
Photocopies of all relevant certificates, diplomas, etc.

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 





5.) State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN)

 

Job Description
WHI is launching a pilot for district-wide cervical cancer screening using the See-and-Treat method across Bombali District (through a mixture of static clinics and a mobile clinic). SECHNs will be trained on how to screen targeted populations at the clinics using the visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and the See-and-Treat method to identify cervical lesions. The SECHN will be part of a team that includes the Technical Lead, Clinical Lead, and Nursing Auxiliaries that will support cervical cancer screening activities. S / He will work under the supervision of the Clinical Lead to support cervical cancer screening activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Willing and able to be trained in the VIA method and eventually screening women on VIA and See-and-Treat
Be part of a screening team that will rotate between static clinics in Makeni and mobile clinics that will visit PHUs across the entire Bombali District
Preparing and cleaning inspection area (at static and mobile clinics) for screening activities
Complete daily activity forms which will support reporting and data management
Provide counseling and referral services for those getting screened
Maintain confidentiality




Qualifications and Competencies
At least three (3) years of clinical work experience, with at least one year of that in women’s health (experience with an NGO is a plus)
Current and valid clinical license
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel and work in different locations within Bombali (e.g. mobile clinic days)
Comfortable with taking initiative and being proactive
Ability to work well on a team
Good record keeping skills
Ability to follow processes, SOPs, referral pathways, etc.
Passion for delivering high quality patient care

Must NOT hold dual employment / be on payroll from a private or national entity to qualify for this position. Including but not limited to government pin-code




To apply, please send the following by 5pm Sierra Leone time by Friday, 7 January 2022
Motivational letter
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
List of three references (name, title, email, and mobile number)
Photocopies of all relevant certificates, diplomas, etc.

You may submit your application material via email to

SRLHumanResouces@worldhope.org

or by hard copy to the Support Services Manager at the World Hope International Country Office at 49 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, Freetown OR Regional Office at 79 Teko Road, Makeni

 


 




 


 

 


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Job Vacancies at Population Services International – 2 Positions

Population Services International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Country Representative
2.) Chief of Party

 

See job details and how to apply below.




 

1.) Country Representative

 

Based in Sierra Leone

10-25% international travel

Work From Almost Anywhere Status = Not applicable

Reports to Regional Representative, Africa Operations

Who We Are

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 4,500 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 35 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

Join us!

PSI is implementing the USAID IMPACT Malaria (IM) project under USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) providing implementation support and technical assistance to countries for malaria service delivery in health facility and community settings. Working with national governments and PMI, IM will identify efficiencies and standardize best practices in the scale up of malaria case management, the control of malaria in pregnancy (MIP), and the introduction of other malaria drug-based approaches.





PMI recently began activities in Sierra Leone in 2018, in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program. With Fiscal Year 2017 funding, PMI elected to buy in to the IM global service delivery mechanism.

PSI seeks a Country Representative that will oversee the overall management and achievement of objectives for PSI Sierra Leone, focus on managing overall strategic alignment, program portfolio performance, risk mitigation and donor compliance and lead the network member Senior Management Team and reports to the Regional Representative, Africa Operations.

Your contributions

  • Responsible for the overall management and achievement of objectives for PSI Sierra Leone, focus on managing overall strategic alignment, program portfolio performance, risk mitigation and donor compliance and lead the network member Senior Management Team and reports to the Regional Representative, Africa Operations. 25% of the Time
  • Ensure compliance of all activities (i.e., financial, minimum standards, program quality assurance, donor regulations) and that all audit recommendations are implemented according to schedule. Proactively perform risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks, including operational, financial, legal, contractual, reputational and safety and ensure mitigation actions are implemented. 25% of the Time
  • Oversee program budgets, financial and internal controls; assure timely and accurate financial reporting as required by PSI/Washington and donors. 15% of the Time
  • Fundraise for existing and new activities and expansion of the health program’s portfolio. 15% of the Time
  • Maintain and foster strong external relations with strategic partners such as government, development partners, implementing partners and UN agencies, among others. 10% of the Time
  • Develop and enforce field office administrative policies. Promote an ethical environment in line with PSI’s values. Maintain a working culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. Develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of staff and assets in all aspects of work per best practices, PSI operating standards, and field realities. 10% of the Time





Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
  • Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field (e.g., MBA, MPA, MPH) preferred
  • At least 10 years of related experience managing budgets and international public health programs
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated work experience in similar operating environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in government and donor relations and collaboration.
  • Demonstrated fundraising experience.
  • Fluency in English with excellent writing skills. Foreign language skills required depending on location.
  • Demonstrated leadership and passion for building technical, management and leadership capacity.

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Measurement:  You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.

Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.

Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.

Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.

Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.

Commitment:  You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For domestic positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position. For international positions: Must be authorized to work in the PSI country location.





PSI has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate to provide a hazard free employment and work environment in our commitment to our employees. Candidates offered a position will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date and their employment will be contingent on this. Candidates needing a medical or religious accommodation should let their recruiter know.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

How to Apply

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

 

 





2.) Chief of Party

 

Based in Sierra Leone

10-25% international travel

Work From Almost Anywhere Status = not applicable

Reports to Country Representative, Sierra Leone

Who We Are

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 4,500 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 35 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

Join us!

PSI is implementing the USAID IMPACT Malaria (IM) project under USAID’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) providing implementation support and technical assistance to countries for malaria service delivery in health facility and community settings. Working with national governments and PMI, IM will identify efficiencies and standardize best practices in the scale up of malaria case management, the control of malaria in pregnancy (MIP), and the introduction of other malaria drug-based approaches. PMI recently began activities in Sierra Leone in 2018, in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program. With Fiscal Year 2017 funding, PMI elected to buy in to the IM global service delivery mechanism.





PSI seeks an Impact Malaria Chief of Party, based in Freetown, Sierra Leone that will be responsible for: leading successful project implementation throughout the project lifecycle; accountable for delivery of all aspects of the projects, including technical implementation, financial and administrative compliance and oversight and supervision of project staff; oversee the project team to ensure that country level implementation is provided with a high standard of excellence, achieving its set goals and targets and within budget; provide high level technical thought leadership and has the managerial capacity to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time; responsible for using evidence to improve project design and implementation. The Chief of Party should have significant management qualifications and international experience with USAID and other donors. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering results in field offices and working in fast paced environments.

Your contributions

  • Program Leadership & Management, including financial oversight, compliance, and management of a consortium of partners (if applicable). 35% of the Time
  • People Management 15% of the Time
  • Thought Leadership / Knowledge Management and Technical Leadership on the project (unless the project has a Technical Director). 15% of the Time
  • External Representation. 10% of the Time
  • Internal Representation and coordination. 10% of the Time
  • Fundraising (with non-project funds). 5% of the Time
  • Donor Liaison. 10% of the Time





Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change.

What are we looking for?

  • Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) MSc, MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA or equivalent
  • At least 10 years related work experience in public health or related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
  • At least 5 years supervisory experience.
  • At least 7 years program management for global health projects in low or middle-income countries (LMICs) preferred.
  • At least 5 years in the relevant technical field of the project preferred.
  • At least 3 years living and working in LMICs preferred.
  • Proven success in management of complex operations, under specific donor awards and procedures, in a challenging, developing country environment.
  • Ability to manage agreements and all required programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management.
  • Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, other individuals, and / or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills, with emphasis on the ability to operationalize and oversee the execution of workplans.
  • Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across teams and roles. Ability to persuade and motivate people and teams.
  • Experience developing capacity of government entities, staff, and other organizations.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing government and donor relations.
  • Ability to work effectively and sensitively in a cross-cultural context.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work effectively with government officials, partners, donors, and stakeholders at high levels.

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Measurement:  You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.

Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.

Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.

Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.





Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.

Commitment:  You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. Must be authorized to work in the PSI country location.

PSI has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate to provide a hazard free employment and work environment in our commitment to our employees. Candidates offered a position will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date and their employment will be contingent on this. Candidates needing a medical or religious accommodation should let their recruiter know.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

How to Apply

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Job Vacancies at International Rescue Committee (IRC) – 2 Positions

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) District Clinical Mentor
2.) Health Specialist

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) District Clinical Mentor

 

Job Title: District Clinical Mentor

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Kono, Sierra Leone





BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC delivers education programs in 22 conflict-affected or post-conflict countries around the world.

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services. The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.





SCOPE OF WORK

IRC, along with its Consortium partners has bid for a funding opportunity from DFID – Saving Lives (Phase II) as the lead for the NGO consortium. The Saving Lives programme seeks to support the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) to save women’s and children’s lives by improving the quality, availability and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services. This will be achieved by increasing the utilization of quality RMNCAH services through a multifaceted approach that seeks to strengthen quality, expand access, and build the demand for RMNCAH services in Sierra Leone. This programme’s duration is April 2021 – September 2022.

The IRC is recruiting for one (

  •  District Clinical Mentor (DCM) for the Saving Lives programme in Sierra Leone based in Kenema. The DCMs are the most crucial link in the programme, providing direct clinical mentorship to facility and hospital staff in the respective districts. The Saving Lives DCM will work under the oversight of the District Delivery Senior Manager in the respective districts.





AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  •  Provide intensive direct clinical mentorship and on-the-job training to staff at the targeted Community Health Centres (CHCs) through the programme period on (in line with the national policies/guidance):

– Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC)

– Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI)

– Emergency Triage Assessment & Treatment (ETAT)

– Values clarification and attitudes transformation (VCAT) for family planning and;

– Adolescent Youth Friendly Services (AYFS)

  •  Provide direct clinic mentorship and on-the-job training for hospital staff [1] on (in line with the national policies/guidance):

– EmONC

– IMNCI

– VCAT

– AYFS

  •  Provide support to troubleshoot for their respective mentees on the mentorship topics
  •  Provide feedback loop to the communities about improvement of healthcare workers’ competencies in collaboration with Community Based Mobilisers of the NGO Consortium partner and the Community Health Workers in country
  •  Support the DHMT and facility staff on meaningful supportive supervision under the guidance from the District Delivery Senior Manager
  •  Carry out regular joint outreach visits (monthly) to Child Health Posts and Maternal Child Health Posts with the CHC-in charge c2bx3k8 DmluZH
  •  Contribute to the monthly PHU-in charges meetings and feedback perspectives and analysis of health data from facilities
  •  Provide inputs/suggestions from field to the District Delivery Senior Manager on potential ideas for use of flexible funding and/or innovation fund available for the district
  •  Support and contribute to the baseline assessment for the programme





KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

External: Kenema, Kono & Kailahun DHMT, other health NGOs CBOs and Community Personnel

Internal: All departments within IRC in Kailahun, Kono, Kenema and Freetown as appropriate, Health Program Managers, Senior Health Coordinator, Administration and Supply Chain

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Standards for professional Conduct (IRC Way)

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

How to Apply

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

 

 





2.) Health Specialist

 

Job Title: Health Specialist

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Description

Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services. The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.

Scope of work The IRC is recruiting for a Technical Advisor (Universal Health Coverage) to His Excellency the Vice President of Sierra Leone. The TA will report to the DDP in IRC and with a dotted line to the VP and FCDO. This is component of the IRC lead Saving Lives funded by FCDO





Areas of responsibility

  •  Provide the Office of the Vice President (OVP) with evidence, contacts, information and advice on all matters related to Universal Health Coverage.
  •  Drive the political support for the UHC roadmap, advocate among stakeholders such as MoHS, MoF, Parliament, etc.
  •  Support the implementation of ‘quick wins’ identified in the UHC issues paper.
  •  Engage and utilize political economy analysis to advance critical policies.
  •  Provide analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve health financing and governance issues
  •  Provide technical input and support on financial protection schemes such as the Sierra Leone Social Health Insurance
  •  Use various quantitative and qualitative techniques to perform financing, governance and policy analysis tasks
  •  Participate in and/or prepare necessary technical reports, including presentations and white papers fact sheets and other similar notes as necessary
  •  Guide and support data collection, policy formulation, training and capacity building efforts in support of activities and deliverables c2P8rDe DmluZH
  •  Represent the Office of the Vice President in meetings as delegated
  •  Attend and provide inputs at the FCDO TA meeting, as needed
  •  Where as appropriate this role will contribute inputs on VP priorities into the Saving Lives program in Sierra Leone program.
  •  Deliver any related deliverables as delegated by IRC.

Internal relationshipsThe post will work with the overall Technical Advisor for OVP, Senior Grants Coordinator, Senior Team Leader for Saving Lives program, Saving Lives CCU team, DDP and FCDO.





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

  •  MPH/Masters in International Health or related qualification in health;
  •  At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Low or Middle-Income Country;
  •  Previous experience of having worked closely with Government departments or political office in similar capacity;
  •  Understanding of the political landscape of the health sector in Sierra Leone;
  •  Demonstrated experience using data for decision making, including interpretation and analysis of macro-economic elements;
  •  Ability to provide technical support and feedback with a high degree of tact and diplomacy;
  •  Excellent English speaking/writing skills. The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.#LI-GR2

How to Apply

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Job Vacancy at Concern Worldwide – Peripheral Health Unit (PHU) Officer

Concern Worldwide is a nongovernmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. In Sierra Leone Concern Worldwide programmes focus on health, education and livelihood improvements in the framework of addressing challenges in relation to lack of (or low return on) assets, inequality and risk and vulnerability. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Sierra Leone since 1996. Programme implementation is based in three areas, namely Tonkolili District, Port Loko District and Urban and peri-urban areas in Freetown and the surrounding the Western Area.





On this note, Concern would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for the under mentioned replacement role:

JOB TITLE: Peripheral Health Unit (PHU) Officer

REPORTS TO: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Manager

LIAISES WITH:
All project team members especially the Integrated Safe Learning Model project comprising of the FIM integrated, Safe Learning Model education team and the Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health staff
All sector Programme Managers, Coordinators, Director of Programmes, Country Director, Systems and HR staff
Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs, District Health Management Team, School heads, teachers and other partner agencies





JOB LOCATION:

It is a field base position in Tonkolili District, but shall travel to Magburaka field office for meetings and trainings when required.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

Fixed Term

JOB PURPOSE:
The PHU Officers will be responsible for providing support and delivering training to PHUs and CHWs on adolescent friendly reproductive health services in conjunction with the DHMT and National Adolescent and School Health Unit. They will conduct monitoring and supportive supervision visits and organise mystery client visits.

 

Main duties & Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
Promote accountability and ensure compliance with Concern’s Programme Participants Protection Policy, Anti- Fraud Policy and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) standards, including the complaint and response mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources.
Promote Equality, especially gender, within the organisation and across programmes, in line with Concern’s Equality Policy and, and ensures targeting and project implementation is informed by How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP).
Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, ensuring that the organisation’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are looked upon as a professional organisation, guided by organisational policies and Concern’s Code of Conduct





SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work in collaboration with the DHMT and National Adolescent and School Health Unit to deliver the training of PHU staff in adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive health (AFSRH) services using a standard curriculum
Support the DHMT to deliver training and certification for PHU staff on the insertion of contraceptive implants
Support the implementation of a Chiefdom-level mentorship programme, including a training plan, and the identification of Chiefdom master trainers and supervisors to supervise implant insertion at PHU level.
Roll out a checklist to aid PHU staff in adhering to key protocols
Support the execution of mystery client visits to check PHU staff compliance with protocol
Contribute to the development of monthly and weekly work plans with the team based on the overall project work plan and timeframe and provide weekly progress reports as requested by the PHU Team Leader
Carry out routine monitoring and supervision at PHU level and ensure standard protocols of AFSRH services are being upheld and provide critical and constructive feedback to PHU staff
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with DHMT and PHU staff to aid successful programming.
Participate in project planning and review meetings
Effectively obtain, allocate and utilise resources.
Any other task assigned to you by your supervisor
OTHER:
Actively participate in collective exercises under the integrated Safe Learning Model Project
Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (P4, the child safe guarding, Anti-trafficking in Persons, concerns Code of Conduct, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc).
Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).
Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the line manager or other managers and coordinators within the Safe Learning Model project





EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Liberia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential: Clinical qualification (SECHN, CHO, SRN, midwife or MCHA)
Desirable:

Experience Required:
Essential:
Minimum of two years’ experience working in clinical settings
Experience of implementing community health projects
DESIRABLE:
Experience in working with youth in community health
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:





ESSENTIAL:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated
Ability to motivate and inspire others
Ability to work as part of a team for shared results and learning
Strong spoken skills in Krio
Excellent supervision skills
Willingness to ride a motorbike

DESIRABLE:
Strong communication skills in Temne
Ability to ride a motorbike and with Valid motorbike riding licence

SAFEGUARDING AT CONCERN: CODE OF CONDUCT AND ITS ASSOCIATED POLICIES
Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.





HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply with:
An application letter clearly justifying how you meet the selection criteria
Recent Curriculum Vitae including names and full contact addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer.
Candidates must state the position of each referee and his/her relationship to the candidate.
Police Clearance will be required from the successful candidate

Applications should be either sent through email or by hard copy to the following addresses.
You can send through email to:

info.sl@concern.net

OR deliver in Hard copy to the below locations

The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 20 Old Railway Line – Signal Hill, Freetown
The HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 2B Shamel Street, Magburaka, Tonkolili.
25 Upper Kamara Lane, Back of EDSA sub Station, port Loko.

Please mark your application as per the references stated in each position above
(by email please put the reference in the SUBJECT heading).

Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is on the 4th January, 2022
“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.





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Job Vacancy at BRAC – Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coordinator

BRAC International
Founded in Bangladesh in 1972 as a small relief effort, BRAC is now one of the largest development organizations in the world, reaching over 100 million people living in poverty every year. In 2009, BRAC International was set up as a nonprofit foundation in the Netherlands to govern and manage BRAC’s programs outside of Bangladesh. BRAC International currently operates in six countries in Africa (Liberia, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda) and three countries in Asia (Afghanistan, Myanmar, and the Philippines). Our interventions aim to achieve large scale, positive changes through economic and social programmes that enable men and women to realise their potential.





About BRAC Sierra Leone
BRAC Sierra Leone is a legally registered branch of BRAC International. Since its inception in 2008, BRAC Sierra Leone has implemented various programs in youth empowerment, agriculture, health, emergency response and microfinance. In 2017, BRAC Sierra Leone was awarded the ‘Best NGO for Women’s Empowerment’ by the Council of Chief Executives, a leading association of business leaders in Sierra Leone that is committed to sustainable economic growth and human development. Currently BRAC Sierra Leone is following an integrated approach to development across 12 districts of Sierra Leone.

About BRAC’s Early Childhood Development Technical Assistance in Sierra Leone
BRAC has championed the importance of early childhood development for decades. Since the 1990s, BRAC’s pre-primary programs have reached millions of children in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Liberia, the Philippines, Tanzania, and Uganda. Building on this experience, BRAC developed the Play Lab model for quality, playful early childhood development in 2015 in partnership with the LEGO Foundation. Through the Play Lab project, BRAC has worked closely with governments in Bangladesh, Uganda, and Tanzania to strengthen national approaches to play-based learning in early childhood development.





Through this project, BRAC will work in collaboration with Right To Play, a Canadian International NGO that works with partners to integrate play-based learning into policy, curriculum and pedagogy. This project will use a technical assistance model to support Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) as it begins to implement its newly-approved Integrated ECD policy and build the education system back better in light of COVID-19. Together, BRAC and Right To Play will support the MBSSE in providing high-quality, play-based early childhood development and primary education to children aged 3-12. BRAC will support the MBSSE in developing quality, playful early childhood development services, while Right To Play will work at the primary level in order to provide a strong foundation in play-based learning starting in early childhood and extending throughout their early school experience.

Position: Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coordinator

Duty Station: Country Office – Freetown

Contract duration: Full Time





Job Summary
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the ECD Technical Advisor(s) in the day-to-day management of the play-based early childhood development technical assistance pilot in Sierra Leone throughout 2022 and into early 2023, with the possibility of supporting a longer-term partnership pending success of the technical assistance pilot and further fundraising efforts.

Pending agreement with the MBSSE during the project’s inception phase, BRAC’s activities will likely include piloting, testing, and iterating on targeted support in areas like teaching, learning and play material development, classroom spatial design, and pre-service and in-service teacher training to strengthen play-based learning in the government’s early childhood development approaches. The ECD Coordinator’s responsibilities will include providing project management support to the project’s ECD Technical Advisor(s) to ensure that BRAC’s activities keep to scheduled timelines and budgets while maintaining a high level of quality and reflect deep stakeholder engagement.





We anticipate that the ECD Coordinator will report to the ECD Technical Advisor(s) and be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Major Responsibility

Assist the ECD Technical Advisor(s) in building overall technical capacity within the MBSSE, teaching colleges and teacher training institutes and at selected school sites; this process may include developing and implementing teacher and community trainings related to play based learning, materials development, and the design of safe, engaging indoor and outdoor play spaces

Coordinate and support ECD Technical Advisor(s) to ensure multi-layered stakeholder engagement promoting play based learning

Liaise closely with primary partner, the MBSSE and other stakeholders to facilitate strong, clear and sustainable links between ECD and primary play based learning





As determined by the ECD Technical Advisor(s) and Country Office leadership, represent the project and BRAC Sierra Leone in relevant coordination groups on ECD and primary education

Contribute to project reporting processes and document success stories, case studies, best practices and lessons learned

Work with other team members in Sierra Leone and internationally, sharing consistent and clear updates and reporting on progress and challenges

In coordination with the MBSSE, regularly organize and facilitate selected site visits to support teachers and school leaders and monitor programme deliverables

Safeguard Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.





Educational Requirements:

Required Qualifications/Person Specifications (Experience, Knowledge and skills)
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Care and Development, Education Management, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies and Community Development or related field preferred

At least 5 years’ experience working for NGOs in education, early childhood development, child protection or related programs in Sierra Leone, required

Experience delivering training for project staff and teachers required

Demonstrated experience in project management

Experience in financial and administrative management, strongly preferred

Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and reporting

Experience supporting multi-stakeholder engagements and networks

Strong written and oral English language

Experience teaching early childhood, preferred





Skills and Competencies
Strong strategic and creative thinking.

Demonstrated ability to take a strategic view across a large complex program

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

Strong writing, editing and reporting skills

Excellent detail orientation and time management skills

Good knowledge of financial and administrative management

Personal commitment, drive for results,efficiency and flexibility

Proficiency in the use of MS Office

Ability to mobilize and influence different audiences and communities

Able to capacity build and develop others

Commitment to the organizational vision, mission and values

Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Sierra Leone

Additional notes
The responsibilities provided in this job description are not exhaustive and may be reviewed/revised from time to time by BRAC Management.

In execution of these job responsibilities, the ECD Coordinator will work very closely with and report to the ECD Technical Advisor (daily). The ECD Coordinator will also work closely with the Country Director, Fundraising Manager, Head of Finance and other program and support staff.





The job holder may take-on any other tasks as mutually agreed by the supervisor.

Employment type: Regular

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a letter of interest indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV, current and expected salary through email to:

recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net

OR by hand to our head office 43 Freetown Road, Lumley, Freetown.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 5th January, 2022





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Job Vacancies at International Rescue Committee (IRC) – 2 Positions

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Integra Regional Hyper Support Coordinator, CRRD (English and French speaker)
2.) Health Specialist

 

See job details and how to apply below.




 

1.) Integra Regional Hyper Support Coordinator, CRRD (English and French speaker)

 

Job Title: Integra Regional Hyper Support Coordinator, CRRD (English and French speaker)

Sector: Information Technology

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Sierra Leone

Job Description

The IRC is currently implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management system, known internally as Integra, across the Finance, Supply Chain, and Grants Management functions in all IRC locations. Integra will retire a number of existing systems, bringing them into a cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment. Integra is the largest investment in systems that the IRC has ever made and will change the way we work.





Job Overview/Summary: The Integra Regional Hyper Support Coordinator, CRRD is crucial to the IRC’s successful transition to its first ever global ERP system; this person will be responsible for leading the support of the region through each country or RAI office’s go-live and months after during a hyper support phase. The Integra Regional Hyper Support Coordinator will report into the Sr. Application Support Officer with a manager-in-partnership reporting line to the Integra Regional Deployment Lead and may fully transition to the Integra Operations team once the region has been fully deployed. The Integra Regional Hyper Support Coordinator will be responsible for leading each deployment through hyper support and, in conjunction with the Operations team, ensuring a smooth transition to operations. The Integra Regional Hyper Support Coordinator will also support technical action items that come out of each office’s assessment of its requirements to meet the deployment of this new software.

Job Requirements: Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

· 3-6 years of IT and business/industry work specializing in web applications

· Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365; preferable experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations and ServiceNow





· A sense of personal ownership of the applications, and the drive to keep customers well satisfied with the level of support they receive

· Fast independent learner that can pick up new applications and processes quickly

· Strong project coordination skills, e.g. planning, and organizational skills; ability to manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and work independently

· A clear communicator; flexible, proactive planning skills, organizational skills, and critical thinking skills; proven ability to problem solve and follow up appropriately on process and procedural issues; calm and resourceful, able to work under pressure

· Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to quickly gather, synthesize and summarize information in a clear manner in both English and French

· A results-driven approach to work, proven personal initiative and an ability to work proactively and with a strong sense of urgency

· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment

· Must exercise good judgment and ability to maintain confidential information

Preferred Additional Requirements

· Experience in a humanitarian or development organization

Major Responsibilities: · Develop proficient knowledge in key ERP business processes for Finance, Supply Chain, and Grants Management and system navigation

· Support the implementation of technical actions that have come out of pre-deployment assessment

· Support the in-office SuperUsers by helping them resolve and escalate issues

· Lead daily stand-up meetings with SuperUsers during initial two weeks post go-live

· Triage tickets in ServiceNow and facilitate the escalation and resolution of all Integra issues within the region





· Support ad-hoc refresher training as needed

· Maintain dashboards that show overall status of issues across the region

· Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues that could block adoption

· Pick out trends in issues in order to support updates to deployment approach and training materials

· Continually evaluate the office in hyper support against hyper support exit criteria to guide the office to transition out of hyper support

· Co-lead hyper support exit meeting with ERP Operations team

Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Sr. Application Support Officer Management in Partnership to: Regional Deployment Lead

Internal: CRRD & RAI Deployment Leads, Deployment Project Manager, Regional IT Director

Working Environment:

This is currently a remote position requiring the candidate fulfill all job responsibilities virtually.

Some potential travel as needed.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.





Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law

 

How to Apply

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2.) Health Specialist

 

Job Title: Health Specialist

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Job Description





Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services. The IRC does this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, and Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming.

Scope of work The IRC is recruiting for a Technical Advisor (Universal Health Coverage) to His Excellency the Vice President of Sierra Leone. The TA will report to the DDP in IRC and with a dotted line to the VP and FCDO. This is component of the IRC lead Saving Lives funded by FCDO

Areas of responsibility

  •  Provide the Office of the Vice President (OVP) with evidence, contacts, information and advice on all matters related to Universal Health Coverage.
  •  Drive the political support for the UHC roadmap, advocate among stakeholders such as MoHS, MoF, Parliament, etc.
  •  Support the implementation of ‘quick wins’ identified in the UHC issues paper.
  •  Engage and utilize political economy analysis to advance critical policies.
  •  Provide analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve health financing and governance issues
  •  Provide technical input and support on financial protection schemes such as the Sierra Leone Social Health Insurance
  •  Use various quantitative and qualitative techniques to perform financing, governance and policy analysis tasks
  •  Participate in and/or prepare necessary technical reports, including presentations and white papers fact sheets and other similar notes as necessary
  •  Guide and support data collection, policy formulation, training and capacity building efforts in support of activities and deliverables c2P8rDe DmlqqU
  •  Represent the Office of the Vice President in meetings as delegated
  •  Attend and provide inputs at the FCDO TA meeting, as needed
  •  Where as appropriate this role will contribute inputs on VP priorities into the Saving Lives program in Sierra Leone program.
  •  Deliver any related deliverables as delegated by IRC.

Internal relationshipsThe post will work with the overall Technical Advisor for OVP, Senior Grants Coordinator, Senior Team Leader for Saving Lives program, Saving Lives CCU team, DDP and FCDO.





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

  •  MPH/Masters in International Health or related qualification in health;
  •  At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Low or Middle-Income Country;
  •  Previous experience of having worked closely with Government departments or political office in similar capacity;
  •  Understanding of the political landscape of the health sector in Sierra Leone;
  •  Demonstrated experience using data for decision making, including interpretation and analysis of macro-economic elements;
  •  Ability to provide technical support and feedback with a high degree of tact and diplomacy;
  •  Excellent English speaking/writing skills. The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.#LI-GR2

Minimum Qualifications

How to Apply

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