Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Senior Management Team Associate
2.) Regional Advisor on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment/Safeguarding
Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health organization restoring social justice by bringing quality health care to the most vulnerable around the world.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Senior Management Team Associate
Reports to: Executive Director, Partners In Health Sierra Leone
Location: Sierra Leone
Our Work in Sierra Leone
Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola
epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system
after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of
Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work
around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice,
nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In
Sierra Leone, PIH’s programs support health facilities in Kono District and Freetown. Aligned with
national priorities determined by Sierra Leone’s MOHS, PIH is pursuing an ambitious strategy to address
the high rates of infectious diseases (HIV/TB and malaria among others), NCDs, mental health disorders,
maternal mortality and under-five morbidity and mortality. In Kono District, Wellbody Clinic and Koidu
Government Hospital (KGH) together with an ambitious plan of expansion to Community health centres
serve as the hubs for PIH’s comprehensive approach to these complex public health crises. In Freetown,
PIH is working to bolster the country’s first ever MDR TB treatment program at Lakka Teaching hospital
and the national mental health programs at the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital in Kissy.
PIH currently provides comprehensive, community-based HIV and TB treatment; primary health care at
public clinics that have BEmONC and CEmONC level care, prenatal, delivery, and postnatal services for
pregnant women and new mothers; and pediatrics, neonatal and malnutrition services for under five
care. We have also expanded both within Kono and nationals, internal medicine, infectious diseases, and
non-communicable disease services in collaboration with the MOHS. Mental health programs have
been developed at a central level but also in a district model that works at the facility and community
through CHWs. Emergency medicine and Surgical services are strong programs that PIH is supporting to
develop KGH as the model of secondary/tertiary care in the districts of Sierra Leone.
Health care provider training, referral systems strengthening, and monitoring and evaluation efforts are
crucial components to ensure we meet our goal of long-term, systemic improvements for patients in
Kono District, Freetown facilities and at a central level with MoHS. PIH Sierra Leone also supports
social support in Port Loko and Kono Districts, as well as at the national level. Clinical services in both
Districts are complimented by our social protection programs, which aim to increase the socioeconomic
mobility of patients with their relatives and other vulnerable populations.
Our work has grown in depth and breadth since 2014, and PIH SL is now viewed as a trusted health
organization by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, and citizens of the country. In 2021 we will break
ground on the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE), an expansion of Koidu Government Hospital’s
campus that will increase access to quality health care to women and children across the nation, and will
serve as a world class training institute for the next generation of West African health professionals.
The Senior Management Team Associate is the first line of support for the Executive Director and the
Senior Management Team.
Our organization in Sierra Leone employs 530 staff, 96% of whom are Sierra Leonean.
Position Overview
The Senior Management Team Associate will provide high level administrative support and coordination
to the new Executive Director and Senior Management Team of Partners In Health Sierra Leone,
including scheduling meetings, planning trips, briefing the ED in advance of meetings, and prioritizing
requests. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, the Senior Management Team Associate
will facilitate an efficient Executive Office. This role is a great fit for someone with exceptional
interpersonal skills, superior attention to detail, and organizational skills who would like to learn more
about organizational management and help ensure the strategic priorities of the Executive Office are
carried out successfully. This role will also be an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys
coordinating administrative tasks, is a talented writer, and who is skilled at managing schedules and
priorities.
Responsibilities
Monitor and track projects and tasks, ensuring attention to time-sensitive issues and longer-
term initiatives, and providing succinct background information as needed.
Disseminate decisions made and facilitate implementation to key stakeholders.
Meet daily to coordinate priorities, urgencies, and other vital activities.
Provide other general administrative support as needed.
Create thorough briefings and background documents for meetings when needed.
Manage the ED’s calendar and support in coordination of schedules.
Support in writing, editing, and presentation materials for the ED and SMT
Support in liaising between the Executive Director, Senior Management Team, PIH Sierra Leone
team, and PIH-supported sites in other countries
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
Manage the ED’s calendar, supporting in time management and prioritization of meetings/time
Support ED in ensuring follow up to emails and requests by maintaining organized lists of action
items and follow through of longer-term initiatives
Track requests made of the ED and provide succinct briefings and summaries as needed
Draft official and unofficial correspondence for the Executive Director’s review.
Anticipate needs required of the ED in various contexts and routinely provide prep materials for
meetings, including drafting talking points, presentations, background research
Leadership Team Accompaniment
Assist in the preparation, execution, and follow up of Leadership Team meetings, including
creating agendas, preparing thorough briefings, providing relevant documents including minutes
and reports, and monitoring and tracking next steps and outcomes.
Work with SMT and the Communications Specialist to ensure important decisions are
communicated to the broader team and support improved internal communication
Working with the COO, CMO, Communications Specialist, and Administrative Team, provide
support with cross team collaboration and coordination to promote effective communication
and efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Professional experience (2 years minimum) providing administrative support in fast-paced office
setting; experience with budgeting, grant writing, and/or coordinating international travel
preferred.
Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and managing a variety of activities in a time-
sensitive environment and meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
Ability to use sound judgement and strategic thinking in ambiguous contexts with limited
information
Strong ability to anticipate needs and take initiative to provide support as necessary
Ability to be resourceful and work with little to no supervision
Strong communicator both orally and written.
Exceptional interpersonal skills including ability to interact professionally and respectfully with
culturally diverse staff and partners.
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated interest in global health and social justice.
Demonstrated maturity, flexibility, judgment and diplomacy.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Willingness to live in a resource-limited setting and to travel to remote locations as needed.
Ability to live in Sierra Leone full-time.
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the
health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and
works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root
causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change.
PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Kazakhstan, Malawi,
Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical
School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other
countries around the world.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal
treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number
of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to
incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries,
states and municipalities.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.
2.) Regional Advisor on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment/Safeguarding
Description
Position Title: Regional Advisor on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment/Safeguarding
Reports to: PIH General Counsel
Location: Monrovia, Liberia or Freetown, Sierra Leone
Position Type: full-time (may include evenings and weekends), travel required
Position Overview
At Partners In Health, our core mission is to provide a preferential health care option for the poor. Our work is rooted in resource-limited settings and with communities who may be vulnerable. We recognize the inherent power imbalance this creates, and we understand that such an imbalance of power can lead to sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. We are committed to ensuring that our staff and those who benefit from our work – including our patients, families and community members – are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment.
PIH is seeking an experienced regional advisor on prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and safeguarding who will be responsible for working with PSEAH focal points at PIH care delivery sites to implement PIH’s PSEAH program. This position will be situated at and provide support and mentoring for PIH’s care delivery sites in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Malawi and Lesotho, and the Advisor also will be asked to assist at other PIH care delivery sites as requested. The Advisor will ensure that focal points at care delivery sites are trained and prepared to respond to reports of SEAH, lead the development of and assist with providing appropriate training for staff, assist with designing and consultation on community complaints mechanisms, provide support and coaching on safe recruitment procedures, and assist with mapping survivor support resources. The Advisor will serve as the lead investigator for the region and also will be required to handle investigations as needed. The Advisor will need to have demonstrated experience with PSEAH program support and implementation with sensitivity, accountability and urgency; an understanding of best practices for NGOs; and willingness and ability to understand PIH’s model of accompaniment and support in the countries where we work. Because this is a regional role, the Advisor must be willing and able to travel to remote and rural care delivery sites.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, track progress and support implementation of PSEAH program at PIH care delivery sites, with focus on Liberia, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Malawi and Rwanda. Provide support and assistance to additional PIH sites.
- Provide capacity building and mentorship to PSEAH focal points
- Develop training curriculum for PIH staff at care delivery sites, and assist with providing training
- Support community consultation and development of effective community complaint mechanisms
- Support and provide capacity building on safe recruitment procedures
- Support mapping of survivor resources
- Serve as lead investigator and also conduct investigations as needed
- Facilitate focal point community of practice meetings and resources
- Monitor best practices in the field and support updates to PIH PSEAH policy and manual
- Support establishment of safe environment for victims to make complaints safely and in confidence. Understand local cultural norms and context that may impede victims from coming forward and assist with developing processes that encourage victims to come forward.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 3-5 years of safeguarding/PSEAH experience
- Demonstrated experience in implementing PSEAH programs
- Demonstrated experience in leading and conducting PSEAH investigations
- Knowledge of standards and best practices for PSEAH for NGOs
- Experience working in complex environments and situations
- Prior project management experience in complex, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging environment
- Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude, empathy, and strong work ethic
- Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- High proficiency in spoken and written English
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and health equity
Organizational Profile Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable law in such countries, states and municipalities.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.