Partners in Health is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Research Specialist
2.) Environmental Health Worker
3.) State Registered Nurse
4.) SRN Midwife
5.) Surgical Assistant Community Health Officer (SACHO)

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Research Specialist

Job title:	Research Specialist
Work Location:	Sierra Leone
Department:	Clinical Department /Clinical Office
Reports to:	Chief Medical Officer /SHIS Lead
Line Management	Yes
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert (TCN)
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
Research is one of the pillars of PIH interventions in countries where we work and PIHSL has been further developing its research agenda with a team that is passionate about building out research capacity within the organization. PIH has a research and QI symposium organized annually and is also developing an online research platform. We are also building research collaboration with University of Sierra Leone and other institutions abroad. Contributions to science include research and QI works on cholera, TB, NCDs, nutrition and others. The Developing Research Capacity (DRC) project, powered by Burrough Welcome Fund, aims at increasing PIH-Sierra Leone quality and quantity of our research outputs and building the capacity of our team members interested and invested in research initiatives as internal research investigators in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS). To build research capacity, we seek to hire a dedicated research specialist, allowing us to increase research outputs and build the capacity of team members in the monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement team. The PIHSL team has generated a rich list of great research ideas awaiting to be taken to the level of publishable research studies. The role of the research specialist is to provide technical support to this team by further developing these research initiatives by designing research protocols, supporting their implementation, conducting pieces of training on research methodology, abstracts, and manuscript writing and publication. In addition, the Research Specialist will work under the supervision of both the Chief Medical Officer and the Strategic Health Information Systems (SHIS) Lead to initiate, plan and implement a series of training that will effectively build capacity of our existing staff. This position will work closely with the PIH Director of Education and MoHS Quality of care officers to implement quality improvement initiatives in our supported health facilities. This role requires strong experience in research, capacity building skills and adequate cultural competency. PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
General:  Roles and Responsibilities Increase quality and quantity of research outputs Including but not limited to: Impact evaluations, operational research and population management studies, case studies, etc. Build capacity, with proven approach, of PIH Sierra Leone investigators and core research team in Literature review, study design, abstract and manuscript writing Data collection tool building Data quality control and management through research lifecycle Interviews techniques: focus group, key informant interviews, etc. Data analysis skills for rigorous research and surveys Initiate, plan and implement sustainable journal club activities Actively participate in the planning of SHIS annual research and QI Symposium. Ensure at least 80% of existing research and QI projects completed are ready for publication in national and international conferences and in outstanding journals.  Provide technical support for the design, implementation and maintenance of the PIH SL research electronic platform. Work to harmonize, craft and propose novels, scientifically rigorous research ideas within PIH’s broader research initiative Identify uses for data that improve care and generate data sets and analyses to support program evaluations and operational research to support clinical decision-making activities Promote beneficence and minimal risks in the conduct of research Support the team in identifying research funding opportunities to secure sufficient resources to finance research activities within PIH Conducts in-depth high-quality data analysis that speaks to research objective (s) and variable of interest Work with the Research and Evaluation Manager to promote research initiatives through advocacy, training and technical meetings.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
Master’s degree in statistics, in implementation science, in data science, in quant./qual. research methods, in public health, in epidemiology or any other related field. (PhD degree in one of these fields is a plus) Technical Competencies Advanced skills in literature review, study design, abstract and manuscript writing, data management/analysis, research implementation and dissemination. Proven expertise in conducting/coordinating both quantitative and qualitative research Proven experience in implementing quality assurance, control or improvement projects Proven experience and ability in staff capacity building or in training young adults in research Knowledge on monitoring and evaluation concepts, including but not limited to theory of change; logical models, …) Advanced skills in at least one statistical software (R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, …) Strong and practical knowledge in advanced statistical analysis (bivariate, multivariate…) Proficiency with Microsoft Office 360 suite Behavioral Competencies Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty Leadership – strategic visionary, able to work with staff of diverse backgrounds and skill levels, able to manage communication flow effectively across teams Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback Team building – team player, able to build, motivate and mentor members of the SHIS team Ethics – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone. Self-starter with an ability to navigate ambiguity effectively, versatility and willingness to learn
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees. This position will remain open and running until filled.

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2.) Environmental Health Worker

Job title:	Environmental Health Worker X3
Work Location:	Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)
Department:	Operations
Reports to:	Environmental Health Team Supervisor
Line Management	No
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health Sierra Leone (PIHSL) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The Environmental Health Worker is a key member of the Operations department in ensuring that our janitorial services are regularly maintained, especially at the welbodi or KGH health facilities. The Environmental Health Worker will work closely under the supervision of the Environmental Health Team Supervisor to help provide janitorial support to our facilities, thereby creating a conducive and healthy environment for all.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
General cleaning of the hospital building and ensure it good condition maintained. Using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, environmental health staff is responsible to wipe equipment, clean furniture, floors, windows, ceiling and the outside facilities environment Emptying trash containers on a routine basis Cleaning and stock restrooms on a routine basis Trim lawns, and clear debris from grounds, including getting rid of weeds Digging pits where trashes will be deposited/burnt as and when required Engaging in tasks that will minimize the growing of weeds/get rid of weeds Responsible to work safely and maintain set quality standards when performing job; report any potential hazards, faults or problems to the Environmental health team supervisor. Collaborate with other team members to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good team spirit and interdepartmental objectives Performs other departmental duties as assigned by the EHT Supervisor /Ops focal point person as and when the needed. The Environmental Health Worker will be required to perform regular and daily deep cleaning activities both internally and externally at the Wellbodi or KGH health facilities, Check on cleaning supplies and replenish stock; wipe down furniture’s using different cleaning products; and strictly follow all IPC protocols. Under the general supervision from the Environmental Health Team Supervisor; cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others Disciplined and ready to take the Environmental Health work seriously Support the preparation of beds, empty trash and restock cleaning supplies Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor Demonstrate ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff, the patient that we serve and partners Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is an added advantage.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 1st February 2023

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3.) State Registered Nurse

Job title:	State Registered Nurse
Work Location:	Kono
Department:	Clinical
Reports to:	RMNH Director
Line Management	No
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health Sierra Leone (PIHSL) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
Partners in Health helped to lead the effort to combat the Ebola outbreak and now is focusing to rebuild the health systems in West Africa, while maintaining Ebola preparedness through infection and prevention control. Established in Sierra Leone in October 2015, we are now fully integrated with our long-term Partner the Well body alliance, who has been working to serve the poorest patients in the country since 2007. The Ebola epidemic further devastated an already weakened Health System. As the epidemic wanes, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral Hospitals. Job Function Nursing is an art and a science dedicated to improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of patients. Nurses and midwives aim to provide care to patients and their families that is appropriate, effective and efficient in a respectful, caring manner. They are also involved in providing health education that assists patients, families, students, colleagues and communities to learn about health care and make informed decisions. As a State Registered Nurse in Sierra Leone, you will work collaboratively with the RMNCH manager, Mentors, the health authorities at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), and our surrounding health centers and communities, in order to provide clinical and community care and to strengthen the health system for nursing and midwifery care. You will advance PIH’s current Health systems strengthening efforts by managing and actively supporting Nursing and midwifery will, provide mentorship and training and develop quality improvement program to meet national and international standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning and provides quality nursing care using the nursing/midwifery process. • Performs activities of daily living for the patients 24 hours/day. • Monitors and evaluates the care provides to patients. • Works with and in collaboration with the SCBU unit, providing care and oversight of neonates in the maternity and SCBU Departments • Supports patients care in Theatre as needed and caring for post-operative and High Dependency patients, antenatal/postnatal wards, AYFS and Family Planning department ensuring that their needs are met to the highest standard • Observes and maintains all IPC protocols throughout the units and supports staff, patients and visitors to do the same • Collaborates with other health workers in meeting specific needs of the patients. • Builds therapeutic relationship with patients, guardians and fellow health workers. • Documents and maintains accurate records of all nursing care activities performed. • Reports accurately individual patient care to ward In‐charge or Doctor. • Conducts proper handover of all patients bed by bed or (according to ward or Departmental Policy). • Maintains professional code of conduct at all times. • Actively participates in ward/departmental meetings and continuing education programs. • Supervises Registered Nurse/Midwife, subordinate staff and students in assisting patients to meet their bio‐psychosocial and spiritual needs. • Participates in doctor’s rounds and conducts nursing rounds and ward meetings. • Conducts Health Education Sessions to patients in wards, outpatient department and community settings as needed. • Identifies the needs of the ward and takes appropriate action. • Checks availability of equipment daily, its status and reports faults as necessary. • Participates in compiling leave and duty roster. • Provides conducive environment for patient care. • Participates in identification of departmental training needs and conducts on the job training for students and subordinate staff. • Adheres to continuous professional development and seeks opportunities for growth • Participates and supports health system research.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
Registered Nurse with university diploma and has worked as Registered Nurse for 2 years at a busy facility.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 1st February 2023

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4.) SRN Midwife

Job title:	SRN Midwife
Work Location:	Kono
Department:	Clinical
Reports to:	RMNH Director
Line Management	No
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health Sierra Leone (PIHSL) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The Midwife is a critical member of the PIH Sierra Leone team and will work collaboratively with the clinical and support services staff to provide high-quality, comprehensive maternal and newborn health services at KGH and in Wellbody (WBC) Maternal Health clinic as required. The Midwife when based at WBA, will be supervised by the Midwife Manager and at KGH by the Midwife Mentors, MOHS Sister in charge of maternity department, Reproductive maternal neonatal Health Clinical Manager with oversight by the RMNH Director. She will work to improve the quality of maternal and newborn health services in Kono District and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality with a specific focus on antenatal, labor delivery and postnatal services at KGH and other PIH supported sites. Because PIH Sierra Leone is a growing organization and the Maternity Unit is a busy facility built on teamwork, the Midwife will also be expected to assist in other clinical areas as needed under the direction of the PIH RMNH program manager and Director
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide high quality antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to pregnant women, new mothers and their babies, including provision of the full package of antenatal care services as per the Sierra Leone national protocols and guidelines for emergency and obstetric and newborn care. Actively participate in the identification and management of antenatal complications requiring treatment, follow-up and clinical management. Provide high quality and timely basic emergency care for obstetric complications during antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. Provide high quality normal and delivery care including ensuring proper monitoring of labor through the use of the partograph and other monitoring tools in use in the department. Supervise clinical maternity staff at the department, ensuring all patients are properly cared for and monitored, vital signs checked, medications given as prescribed, partograph’ s completed accurately and acted on as needed. Provide daily essential newborn care to all infants born at the Maternity department at KGH and/or Wellbody Delivery Center. Identify, liaise with the neonatal team and transfer sick babies as needed to Pediatric resus for further treatment as needed. Provide routine daily postnatal care for women and infants through to 6 weeks postpartum. Evaluate postnatal patients prior to discharge and provide discharge counseling to ensure that mothers are able to care for their newborns competently and confidently. Ensure proper documentation is maintained in all maternal and newborn records, health registers and clinic registers. Collaborate with the RMNH program manager and the rest of the staff to ensure clinical staff can provide CEmONC services in line with MOHS and WHO standards. Prepare documentation and participate in MDSR monthly reviews, including presentations for KGH and DHMT. Provide clinical assessment, birth plan development, and on-going care for patients at the Wellbody Birth Waiting Home if required. Provide leadership, supervision and support for maternity staff to provide quality maternal and newborn health services at KGH and Wellbody Clinic including BEmONC/CEmONC services, ANC, PNC, Delivery Care, Essential Newborn Care, PMTCT, AYFS and Family Planning. Lead and enforce health & safety standards, Infection Prevention and Control protocols, including ensuring the availability of PPE and cleaning supplies. Ensure and maintain daily stock checks for the availability of medicines, consumables, supplies and equipment for the Delivery Department to avoid stock outs, including during nights and weekends. Support maternal and newborn health outreach activities in collaboration with the RMNH program manager. Collaborate with the RMNH program manager, Obstetrician and the Midwife mentors to provide training on maternity care for clinic staff. Work rotating shifts, including significant night shift coverage, and rotating “on call” weekends. Provide compassionate and respectful maternity care in line with the PIH mission and values. Design and Participate in all quality improvement activities in the department and significantly contribute to successful outcomes and targets being met. Collate and manage key performance indicators and M & E data across the maternity and SCBU departments and report on these as needed. Other responsibilities as required.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
State Certified Midwife, with current registration at the Nursing and Midwifery Council. 1 or more years of experience practicing as a midwife Experience in managing high risk pregnancies and complicated deliveries Proven knowledge of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, including neonatal resuscitation. ETAT certification is advantageous. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Exchange Email. Fluent in verbal and written English. Ability to work independently and as an autonomous practitioner. Ability to work well in a team, be dependable, flexible, time conscious and hard working. Detail oriented and able to consistently produce high quality work. Ability to be flexible and effective with a good sense of humor in a busy work environment. Commitment to social justice and human rights. Willing to live and work fulltime in Koidu, Sierra Leone.
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 1st February 2023

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5.) Surgical Assistant Community Health Officer (SACHO)

Job title:	Surgical Assistant Community Health Officer (SACHO)
Work Location:	Kono
Department:	Clinical
Reports to:	RMNH Director
Line Management	No
Duration of Contract	Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension
Application Status	External Advert
Organisation Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening. PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health Sierra Leone (PIHSL) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
Partners in Health helped to lead the effort to combat the Ebola outbreak and now is focusing to rebuild the health systems in West Africa, while maintaining Ebola preparedness through infection and prevention control. Established in Sierra Leone in October 2015, we are now fully integrated with our long-term Partner the Well body alliance, who has been working to serve the poorest patients in the country since 2007. The Ebola epidemic further devastated an already weakened Health System. As the epidemic wanes, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral Hospitals. As a Surgical Assistant CHO in Sierra Leone, you will work collaboratively with the OBGYN’s and specialist surgeon, the local district health authorities at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), and our surrounding health centers and community, in order to provide clinical care and to strengthen the health system for surgical care. You will advance PIH’s current Health systems strengthening efforts by managing and actively supporting clinical will provide training on infection disease control and will develop clinical learning programs for hospital staff, focusing on safe patient care to meet national and international standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with the OBGYN’s, Specialist Surgeon and MoHS Surgical MO to provide comprehensive Obstetric and Gynecological care for KGH and Wellbody Clinic, according to current guidelines. Provide non/surgical clinical care for patients throughout their maternity episode: from referral to diagnosis, outpatient and inpatient management. Including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, family planning and gynecological care Carry out daily rounds in all the maternity wards with the clinical team, midwives and nurses. Perform weekly on call duties in collaborations with others clinicians assigned to the maternity department, in order to ensure continuous 24 hour’s coverage Perform clinical teaching, mentorship and capacity building of theatre staff, midwives, CHO’s nurses and students working within and supporting the maternity department Support, teach and mentor the maternity theatre teams and others surgical teams in different aspects of daily surgical care Support, implement and maintain the Infection Prevention Control protocols by directly supervising care the care in all the maternity departments, and supporting with the same in minor, main theatres and wound care clinic if called upon to do so Work in collaboration with the MoHS staff to provide the best obstetric and gynae care to all the patients within your remit as a SACHO Ensure and maintain the maternity theatre database in collaboration with the MEQ team. Ensure that all documentation in relation to patient care in the maternity department is completed to the highest standard Maintain high standards of care for all patients and escalate potential problems to your supervisor Any additional duties indicated by your supervisor/Director that fall within the remit of a SACHO
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including our patients, families, and community members, as well as our employees, are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
Surgical Assistant Community Health Officer qualification
Social Justice
We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.
Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday 1st February 2023

Vacancy Announcement: Health Policy Research Assistant VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

POSITION	Health Policy Research Assistant
LOCATION	Freetown, Sierra Leone
START DATE	22ND November 2022
DURATION	3 months – with the possibility of an extension
APPLICATION DEADLINE	14th November 2022 (only those shortlisted for interview will be  contacted immediately after application deadline)

 

BACKGROUND 

Welbodi Partnership is a UK-registered charity working to reduce maternal and child mortality and  morbidity in Sierra Leone. Since 2008, Welbodi Partnership has worked in partnership with hospital  management, health facility staff, and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to improve maternal and  child health outcomes in Sierra Leone.




Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective essential  healthcare services characterized by respect and dignity for all, including patients, communities and  staff. Our mission is to build the capacity of the health system in Sierra Leone to reduce the number of  women and children who are unwell, suffering, or dying unnecessarily.

We are involved in a range of health system strengthening activities, staff training, hospital  improvement projects, and community engagement, including a National Institution of Health Research  (NIHR) Group partnership with King’s College London, University of Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Health  and Sanitation and Lifeline Nehemiah Projects. This is a 3-year programme of work focused on the  development of simple, scalable innovations and research capacity building to improve maternal health.

For further information, please see: www.welbodipartnership.org 

 

 

ROLE PURPOSE 

This post holder will join Professor Shennan and Professor Gevao’s NIHR Maternal Health Research  Group, with the primary focus being to assist with development and delivery of a Policy Lab designed to  better understand enablers and barriers to implementation and uptake of the CRADLE Vital Sign’s Alert  device in recognition and management of women with high blood pressure in pregnancy, which is  currently the second leading cause of maternal death worldwide, including in Sierra Leone.

Vacancy Announcement: Health Policy Research Assistant

The NIHR Maternal Health Research Group (CRIBS) is funded by the Global Health Research strand of the  National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and aims to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in  Sierra Leone by developing and implementing life-saving maternal health interventions and building  research capacity. We have a number of experts in the field of maternal and child health and policy  across the UK and Sierra Leone in the group including Dr Harriet Boulding, Maternal & child health policy  specialist & Health Research Lead, King’s Policy Institute, who, along with the KCL research coordinator,  will support the successful applicant in their role.

The Research Assistant will assist in the development of briefing materials to be distributed to  stakeholders at the Policy Lab, as well as supporting logistical preparation and coordination of the Policy  Lab itself which will be a one day event during the week of March 6th 2023. This will involve a range of  activities, including Policy Lab stakeholder workshops, briefing papers, policy landscape mapping  exercises, gaining insight into individual research projects in the NIHR CRIBS Global Health Group, and  scoping and engaging with existing policy communities in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

The Research Assistant will be involved in analysis of Policy Lab output and the role will provide  opportunities to apply existing research skills and develop new ones. Researchers in Policy apply a  variety of different qualitative and quantitative research methods, and stakeholder engagement  approaches, which cut across academic disciplines and policy domains. Applicants are not required to  be expert in these areas, but should be interested in and have an awareness of the breadth and range of  policy analysis methods and approaches.

 

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 

Key responsibilities: 

∙ Work closely with the NIHR CRIBS Policy Lab team in design and delivery of the Policy Lab.

∙ Help facilitate and participate in stakeholder (government, policymakers, healthcare staff, and  communities) engagement activities to inform development of policy lab briefing papers. ∙ Assist with Policy Lab logistics (inviting participants, identifying suitable venue, design and  distribution of briefing papers.)

∙ Contribute to and develop skills in research, analysis and dissemination of policy lab output,  through different channels (e.g local meetings, social media blogs, radio broadcasts, websites,  academic meetings)

∙ Be a positive team member, by developing productive working relationships with others in the  NIHR CRIBS Global Maternal Health Group, and committing to the overall aim to improve  maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

Vacancy Announcement: Health Policy Research Assistant

Skills, knowledge, and experience:

PERSON   SPECIFICATION	ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS	An individual holding a university Bachelor’s degree.	Additional qualifications in leadership or research or health  related subject.
EXPERIENCE	Experience in research or Non Governmental Organisation project  implementation in Sierra Leone	Previous experience in a policy  role or conducting policy-focused  research. Previous experience in a relevant  maternity healthcare setting or  public health setting.
KNOWLEDGE	A keen grasp of the role played by an  organisation like Welbodi Partnership in  the context of global health and development. Knowledge of national health system  infrastructure in Sierra Leone.	Knowledge of relevant research  to improve maternal and neonatal health
SKILLS	Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal  communication skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft  programmes, including Excel. Ability to work effectively with others in a  cross-cultural environment. Ability to learn and apply new skills and  techniques on the job. Good problem solving skills.
PERSONAL   ATTRIBUTES	Motivated, organized and hardworking. Strong ability to manage time well and  work to multiple and strict deadlines under  pressure.

 

Vacancy Announcement: Health Policy Research Assistant

	Willingness and demonstrated ability to  learn new skills in some of the approaches  relevant to the proposed Policy Lab work. Passionate about improving healthcare in  Sierra Leone and a keen interest in  research.
OTHER	Fluent written and spoken English and Krio. Commitment to the goals and principles of  Welbodi Partnership.

 

GENERAL POLICIES PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES 

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees and volunteers at  Welbodi Partnership are expected to comply with the general duties outlined below and detailed in full  in our policies.

SAFEGUARDING 

Welbodi Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people  and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that  supports this commitment. Applicants for this position should be aware that if successful, they will be  requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, or equivalent in countries other  than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.

DATA PROTECTION 

Welbodi Partnership complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY 

Welbodi Partnership is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in volunteering and  employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and  abilities and are given equal opportunities within the organisation. It is the Welbodi Partnership’s policy  as an employer to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, nationality, sex, marital or  parental status, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

Vacancy Announcement: Health Policy Research Assistant JOB REVISION 

This job description should be viewed as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive  in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing  circumstances.

SALARY/BENEFITS  

Based on job competency alignment to internal pay scales. The full remuneration package will be  discussed with shortlisted candidates.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

The closing date for applications is the 14th November 2022 – we encourage potential applicants to submit  as soon as possible.

To apply for this position please send your cover letter, CV and contact details of 3 referees in one email to  jobs@welbodipartnership.org using the following subject title: Application – Policy Research Assistant.  For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) LINK NCA COMMUNITY FACILATOR
2.) LINK NCA RESEARCH ASSISTANT

 

ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Bonthe Sub Field Office.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) LINK NCA COMMUNITY FACILATOR

 

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as Link NCA Community Facilitator to support community mobilization for the qualitative study in Bonthe District (Jong, Yawbeko and Kpanda Kemo chiefdoms)

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Link NCA Community Facilitator, with support from the Link NCA Lead Analyst and/or Deputy Analyst, leads/ organizes community mobilization for the qualitative study.

Activities:

• Organization of interviews and group discussions in sampled communities
• Take notes and prepare reports
• Reception of participants in community exchanges
• Organization of snacks / drinks for participants
• Facilitation of meetings with participants
• Organization of informal exchanges with members of the community, as needed
• Active participation in daily debriefings and initial analysis of collected data

Gender Action

• Contribute to the development of necessary gender methods and tools, such as overall guidelines and guidelines for specific processes and the work of different parts of the department.
• Contribute to the initiation of a competence development programme, if not already carried out, and initiate on-going activities to increase the professional capacity of all staff in gender mainstreaming, using own resources or outside expertise
• Contribute in developing indicators for assessing progress with gender mainstreaming, adapted to the various types of work in different parts of the department

Others

• Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct and values
• Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
• Carry out job related duties as assigned
• Timely filling  and submission of online timesheets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Diploma in Health, nutrition, food security, water, sanitation and hygiene and  Anthropology
• Proven experience in community mobilization and qualitative research
• Advanced skills in communication and information sharing
• Professional NGO experiences
• Experience working in rural areas with regular field trips

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Perfect mastery of local languages-Sherbro and Mende,
• Knowledge in English Language-reading, written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of Bothe district at chiefdom level (Jong, Yawbeko and Kpanda Kemo).
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Neutrality, objectivity, sensitivity to local context, perseverance
• Preferred: Previous experience in KAP, SQUEAC, SMART, Barrier Analysis, and/or Link NCA methodologies

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 18th November 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Month –  

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

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “ LINK NCA Community Facilitator”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is 3rd November 2022. 

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

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

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

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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2.) LINK NCA RESEARCH ASSISTANT

 

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as Link NCA Research Assistant to  support Lead Analyst of the Link NCA Nutrition Causal Analysis and  conducts exchanges with sampled communities with his/her qualitative enquiry team.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Link NCA Research, with support from the Link NCA Lead Analyst and/or Deputy Analyst, leads/ organizes community mobilization for the qualitative study.

Activities:

• Participation in the development of qualitative data collection tools, including a variety of documentation for participatory exercises, to ensure contextual adaptation;
• Conduct formal and informal interviews, conduct group discussions and participatory exercises, as indicated by the Link NCA Lead Analyst;
• Take relevant and detailed notes in all community exchanges;
• Transcription of registered community exchanges;
• Electronic data entry;
• Lead ranking of results with affected communities;
• Lead daily debriefings and initial analysis of collected data

Gender Action

• Contribute to the development of necessary gender methods and tools, such as overall guidelines and guidelines for specific processes and the work of different parts of the department.
• Contribute to the initiation of a competence development programme, if not already carried out, and initiate on-going activities to increase the professional capacity of all staff in gender mainstreaming, using own resources or outside expertise
• Contribute in developing indicators for assessing progress with gender mainstreaming, adapted to the various types of work in different parts of the department

Others

• Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct and values
• Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
• Carry out job related duties as assigned
• Timely filling  and submission of online timesheets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Diploma in Health, nutrition, food security, water, sanitation and hygiene and  Anthropology
• Preferred: university degree in Nutrition, Health, Gender, or other Social Sciences with relevant professional experience;
• Proven experience in qualitative research of at least two years;
• Experience working in rural areas with regular field trips

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Perfect mastery of local languages-Sherbro and Mende,
• Knowledge in English Language-reading, written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of Bothe district at chiefdom level (Jong, Yawbeko and Kpanda Kemo).
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Neutrality, objectivity, sensitivity to local context, perseverance
• Preferred: Previous experience in KAP, SQUEAC, SMART, Barrier Analysis, and/or Link NCA methodologies

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 18th November 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Month –  

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

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “ LINK NCA Research Assistant”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is 3rd November 2022. 

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

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

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

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre

Reports to: Director of Research and Training / Executive Director

Salary: Competitive salary

Starting date: Asap

Contract: Full time contract until 31 August 2023 (with high possibility of renewal based on performance)

Duty station: Freetown, Sierra Leone

 

Closing date for applications: 02 November 2022 by 16:00 GMT

Application to be submitted electronically to Andrea Klingel: aklingel@slurc.org




THE SIERRA LEONE URBAN RESEARCH CENTRE

Based in Freetown, the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) is a globally connected research centre which was created through a partnership between the Bartlett Development Planning Unit at University College London and the Institute of Geography and Development Studies at Njala University. It’s mission is to improve the wellbeing of urban informal settlement dwellers through: strengthening the research and analysis capacities of urban stakeholders in Sierra Leone; significantly improving the quality and quantity of available knowledge on urban issues in particular on informal settlements in Sierra Leone; making urban knowledge available and accessible to those who need it, prioritizing residents of informal settlements; and delivering world leading research in order to influence urban policy and practice.

SLURC is building a research network integrated with Freetown’s informal settlements and their organisations, a research and training agenda relevant to the needs of these communities and their organisations. SLURC is now well-positioned as an institution trusted by communities and their structures such as the Federation of the Urban and Rural Poor (FEDURP) as well as NGOs, local and central government and international organisations and is therefore capable of brokering partnerships that can transform urban development pathway in Sierra Leone.

 

THE ROLE 

The Senior Researcher will play an important role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the activities on a multitude of research projects across a range of SLURC’s research themes. The Senior Researcher will provide guidance to other research staff in terms of research methodologies, analysis, report writing, and further capacity building. The post holder will develop and foster relationships with SLURC’s stakeholders and urban actors and work in partnership with other organizations involved in the research as well as with DPU.

A key role will be to support the Executive Director and the Director of Research and Training in their research responsibilities, leading on data analysis, writing of reports, briefs, and other publications and generally contributing to achieve SLURC’s strategic agenda which includes greater policy engagement and advocacy for improvement in the wellbeing of informal settlement dwellers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The appointment includes the following responsibilities:

Core responsibilities:

 

• Independently undertake advanced research on SLURC’s thematic areas selecting and developing the appropriate methods/techniques and managing the affiliated researchers of the projects

• Lead the production of high-quality research outputs (publications, reports, briefs etc.) as required by funding bodies and for wider dissemination

• Lead and promote activities planned to develop collaborative research with research colleagues and their institutions both within Sierra Leone and internationally and to develop appropriate contacts and networks for relevant future research collaborations

• Lead or support bids for major research and/or consultancy projects

• Provide guidance and supervision to research staff in the design of research methods and tools, undertake research activities, conduct analysis, present findings as well as manage relationships with research partners

• Write reports, briefs and other publications and produce effective research outputs, meeting deadlines and guiding other research staff in their writing efforts

 

Other areas to provide support in:

 

1. Support the development of project work plans and ensuring implementation of project activities, deliverables, and timelines
2. Support research staff in the preparation of budgets for certain projects and providing oversight
3. Work collaboratively with the team including the Directors
4. Build and maintain strong trusted relationship with relevant stakeholders
5. Attend, participate and help facilitate meetings, training, workshops and other SLURC events
6. Prepare and deliver presentations to partners, stakeholders or at events
7. Build the capacity of the SLURC staff in general and transfer skills
8. Contribute to team-wide communications and knowledge management and participate in organisation-wide events as requested by the SLURC Management
9. Any other ad hoc responsibilities as may be required by your Line Manager

 

The candidate is required to at all times follow SLURC and relevant DPU and partner/funder policies on Research Ethics, Code of Conduct, Equality, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and other policy themes.

 

Note: this job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the postholder.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS 

ESSENTIAL 

 

• MPhil/PhD degree in a relevant social science discipline (e.g. development studies, urban studies, public health, land and housing or related field)

• Demonstrate experience with and thorough knowledge of research approaches and methodologies (qual and quant), especially participatory research methodologies

• Demonstrate excellent analysis and writing skills 

• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of project planning including project cycle, work plans and budgeting

• Track record of academic and other publications on urban development, land and housing or public health related issues, including first author (submit pdf copies via email)

• Demonstrate good people management skills, supporting capacity building

 

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and to form effective and collaborative working relationships across the whole organisation and wider networks
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and capacity to negotiate complex relationships with academic partners, government officials, urban professionals, local and international NGOs, communities and development donors
• Demonstrate the awareness and experiences necessary to work in a multi-cultural setting involving sensitive group dynamics
• Motivation and skills to build capacity and transfer skills to SLURC staff and other actors as appropriate to ensure long-term sustainability of SLURC

 

• Understanding of knowledge management issues including production, dissemination and training in the global South with demonstrated experience of working with national and/or local government, development partners and/or communities and/or civil society. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrate good listening and clear communication skills adaptable to different target groups, from policy makers to community members and funders

• Excellent presentation skills and concise in presenting key learning

• • Proactive, regular, and clear communication with key contacts 
  • Excellent written and spoken English

 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality, freedom of information, data protection and equal opportunities

• Good knowledge of MS Office including MS excel, PowerPoint, also SPSS, coding software such as NVivo and data collection programmes such as KoBo

 

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of urban development, demonstrated qualitative research and analysis skills, experience in peer-reviewed publishing in reputable journals and ability to work under pressure 

 

APPLICATIONS FROM FEMALE SENIOR RESEARCHERS

SLURC seeks to recruit a diverse workforce, we therefore encourage applications from female candidates. 

 

CONTRACTUAL DETAILS: 

The appointment will be made from the nearest possible date for an initial period up to 31st August 2023 with a high possibility for extension depending on performance.

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE: 

Please submit a CV (max 4 pages) and a covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining your motivations to apply for the post and how your experience and skills fulfil the person specifications. Also provide contact details for two recent referees (we will not contact them without your permission).

 

Applications need to be submitted by email to: aklingel@slurc.org with subject line ‘Senior Researcher, Freetown’.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 2nd November 2022 16:00 GMT

 

The candidate will need to be available for interview in w/c 7th November 2022 in Freetown (possibly via Zoom if abroad).

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

1.) Internal Medicine Consultant
2.) Research Assistant (x2)
3.) Director of Infrastructure

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Internal Medicine Consultant

 

Job title:   Internal Medicine Consultant

Work Location: Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical services Lead

Line Management To be determined

Application Status External Advert Organisation

Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The internal Medicine Consultant is expected to bring to the existing clinical team working at the PIH-supported facilities high level of knowledge and skills that will progressively contribute to the organization ambition to provide high quality of health services to the people that we served, as well as to support the vision to train the next generation of health care workers in the country by providing effective mentorship, on-the-job training and formal training sessions to the clinical staff.

When requested the consultant is also expected to contribute to the overall PIH-SL strategies and planning processes by sharing his/her expertise to advise on procurement of medical supplies and equipment, support the development of tools, clinical guidelines, clinical protocols and other related documents. He/she will also participate when requested in our effort to strengthen our partnership with the ministry of health by also sharing his/her experience and expertise on areas related to MOHS effort to strengthen the provision of quality of care to its population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Specific Responsibilities: 

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Serve as Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) Internal Medicine Consultant and provide support to clinicians of other PIH sites (Wellbody Clinic, SLPTH, Lakka Teaching Hospital and CHCs).
• Conduct daily rounds in Medical Wards, Emergency Unit and support the other clinical staff to develop expertise and knowledge in Internal Medicine (Medical officers, Clinical Officers, Community Health Officers – CHOs, nurses, etc.)
• Facilitate the growth of outpatient care such as Internal Medicine, external clinic, but also provide support to specialized clinics such as Non Communicable Diseases -Hepatitis B clinic.
• Actively participate in the planning and the teaching of the Bachelor’s degree in Internal medicine program and other different academic programs at the KGH
• Provide supervision and clinical mentorship of the CHOs and Medical officers in the Medical wards.
• Provide support in the management of medical cases according to national and international clinical guidelines in the wards with bedside teaching for medical officers, clinical officers and community health officers.
• Work with the PIH HIV/TB Program Manager to provide high standards of care to the patients in these areas and provide supportive supervision to health care workers for HIV/TB services in KGH (Including testing, treating, OI management, etc.).
• Provide clinical and strategic support the infectious diseases wards when needed.
• Participate in district hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health clinics case reviews, and other activities that may increase the knowledge and expertise in clinical medicine with special interest in Internal Medicine and infectious diseases, as required.
• The Internal Medicine consultant is also expected to actively participate in and support the PIH program systems, such as the data collection systems and feedback loops, the KPI presentations and discussions, and other general systems that will help improve patients’ clinical outcomes.
• The Internal medicine consultant at KGH, in collaboration with the Clinical Services Lead, Director of Nursing and Clinical educator, is also expected to actively make inputs to the clinical trainings curriculum for other cadres of clinical staff working at the PIH supported sites.
• Demonstrate interest in clinical and academic development of the KGH staff.
• Develop system implementation, and quality improvement projects to improve the quality of care of the patients.
• Be willing to provide consultations to any other department as needed and demonstrate interest to create a positive and rich environment to work in collaboration with any other department
• Clinical work covers the following areas:
  • Medical wards, Triage and Emergency Unit, NCD and Hepatitis B clinic.
  • Collaboration with CHOs and Medical officers rounding on medical wards and Clinical advice to other departments in KGH, WBC and PIH supported CHCs.
  • Collaborate with the Pediatric and Surgical consultant, HIV/TB Program manager, OBS/GYN Consultants, Mental health team, Clinical Educator, Director of Nursing and Clinical services lead in achieving the highest standards of care for patients at KGH, WBC and PIH supported CHCs.
  • Participate in the roster of Internal Medicine to cover with the other members of the Internal Medicine team the clinical services 24/7 in the Emergency and Internal Medicine department as needed with close mentorship to CHOs and Medical Officers and nurses during the clinical rounds.

Administration

• Work closely with the Clinical Services Lead, Chief Medical Officer and Kono Leadership team on strategic planning and budgeting for our medical work.

• As the Internal Medicine consultant, serve as the point of contact for the following:

• Support the implementation of the national and international guidelines at KGH with the supervision of the Clinical Services Lead and Chief Medical Officer
• Referral team – collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Clinical services Lead & Social Work Program Manager as needed for patients requiring referral for diagnostic or specialty services to other facilities

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

Qualifications:

• Specialist or equivalent in Internal medicine (More than 5 years of experience after graduation), through post graduate training specialization.  Professional registration in home country.
• At least 5 years’ post-registration experience. Experience in delivering medical education for an academic institution is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, as well as confidence working within a multicultural team and with senior nurses and CHOs from partner institutions; skilled at multitasking and prioritizing, working independently with minimal supervision, and leading and designing projects autonomously; an appreciation of the philosophy behind PIH health partnerships.

It would be advantageous if the candidate has:

• An educational qualification, Master in Global Health or diploma in tropical medicine
• More than 6 months of work experience in low resources settings.
• Previous experience of working in similar setting to Sierra Leone will be appreciated.
• Experience in HIV/TB, tropical diseases and Emergency care preferred.
• Skills in use of ultrasound

Additional skills/ knowledge/experience

• HIV/TB clinical and program management strongly preferred

• Additional skills in system development, project management and quality improvement.
• Knowledge in research projects.
• Experience in treating malaria, Hepatitis B and other Infectious diseases
• Experience in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) such as HTN, DM, CV disease, Cancer, Mental health, etc. management strongly preferred
• Experience in emergency and acute critical care
• Experience in ultrasound is desirable

Other requirements:

• A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management
• Ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges.
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, required to effectively engage with senior leadership, partners, and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues.
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact.
• Sense of humor and flexible disposition very helpful.
• Willingness to live in Kono district full-time.
• Computer basic skills: Office, Internet and data base systems.

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday, 22nd September, 2022.

 

Job title:   Research Assistant X2 – National OnlyWork Location:Kono and Kailahun District, Sierra Leone; 1 eachDepartment:Strategic Health Information System (SHIS)Reports to: Research Officer, dotted line to the Evaluation and Research ManagerLine Management NoDuration of ContractTwelve (12) Months with possibility of extensionApplication StatusExternal AdvertOrganisation Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health Sierra Leone (PIHSL) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

Partners In Health Sierra Leone through the Research Unit within the Strategic Health Information System (SHIS) Department aims to conduct and support robust, high-quality research that explores the experiences of accompanying the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) in serving the neediest patients in Sierra Leone. PIHSL believes that research is an essential part of its programmes and an essential component of accompanying the MoHS. PIHSL current strategic plan recognizes research as an important strategy for strengthening the national health systems. Additionally, PIHSL recognizes that locally-led research and projects facilitate knowledge generation, quality improvement and provide a strong evidence base for policy and program innovations.

The Research Assistant will help support the conduct of research and program evaluation activities underlined in SHIS Operational Plan. In this position, the Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Research Officer with a dotted reporting to the Evaluation and Research Manager. This position will help support all components of the research lifecycle (lit. rev, research question, protocol writing, plus data management).

The principal objective of the Research Assistant is to support the implementation of the PIHSL overall research projects, Dr. Mohamed Bailor Barrie’s research thesis, and other evaluations across the study districts in Sierra Leone. S/he will work closely with the Research Officer, principal investigator (s), and program managers when appropriate. S/he will be responsible for providing support on data collection in four domains; Household survey, SARA Survey, Quality of Care survey and Patient Satisfaction survey. This position will demonstrate experience in conducting surveys and data quality assessment. S/he might also be given tasks from the SHIS unit to support other data management related tasks but generally involve data entry, data quality assurance, basic data analysis, and presentation of data. To be efficient, the Research Assistant should maintain strong collaboration with different stakeholders such as the clinical team, community stakeholders/leaders, non-clinical staff, and the District Health Management Team (DHMT).  The Research Assistant will play a strong role on the survey team in Kono and/or Kailahun, working closely with the PIH SHIS team in Sierra Leone to implement and strengthen data collection across catchment areas to evaluate health services.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) Of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Support the implementation of Research and Evaluation Projects:

• Lead data collection for research and evaluation purposes such as Household surveys, Service Availability and Readiness Assessment Survey (SARA), Quality of Care (QoC), patient satisfaction (PS) survey, and any other research related surveys.
• Participate in data analysis, interpretation and presentation of preliminary find to key stakeholders
• Provide accompaniment, administrative and logistical support to research staff
• Support in training enumerators working on research and evaluation projects.
• Travel to research and/or evaluation sites as needed for program activities
• Support the Research Officer in coordinating chiefdom meetings as well as clinical staff meetings for the conduct of research and evaluation project (s).
• Work to ensure syncing of mobile data collection tablets after every data collection from the field.
• Ensure the proper use of data collection tools, and the conscious use of data while respecting beneficiaries’ confidentiality rules

2. Data use and knowledge sharing:

• Support the extraction of datasets from CommCare, EMR and KoBo collect required for research activities.
• Support the Research Officer in the coordination of PIH-SL annual research and Quality Improvement Symposium, and other research events at the national level to promote data use and knowledge dissemination

3. Governance

• Perform regular quality audits on data collected for research and/or evaluation purposes, and share findings with the Research officer
• Undertake on the spot data quality checks with field enumerators

4. Others

• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Research Officer
• Participating in team decision making, planning and joint activities

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment proceduresQualifications/Requirements

Academic qualification

• Completion of secondary education or any post-secondary certification (Diploma preferred)

Technical Competencies

• Gained substantial experience in quantitative or qualitative research
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with data collection and data quality assessment
• Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity
• Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback
• Detail-oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight
• Ethical – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening the strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.
• Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor
• Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy, and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty.

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday 22nd September 2022

 

Job title:   Director of Infrastructure

Work Location: Kono District, Sierra LeoneDepartment: Infrastructure

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Line Management Infrastructure Manager, Biomedical Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Facility/Project Engineers

Application Status External AdvertOrganisation

Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of Director of Infrastructure is to oversee all aspects of infrastructure day-to-day operations and long-term vision across multiple Districts; facilities management, biomedical equipment, power generation, hospital campus master planning, project design & management.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Facilities Management: 

• Oversees hospital facilities and maintenance teams responsible for continuous maintenance across all sites
• Ultimately responsible for functionality of hospital infrastructure including power supply & water distribution, carpentry, masonry repairs & maintenance

Biomedical Equipment: 

• Responsible for supervising and supporting biomedical engineering team, ensuring the development and implementation of preventative maintenance systems to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensures resources including tools, spare parts, consumables are readily available for biomedical maintenance activities
• Provide support to biomedical engineering team for corrective maintenance as required
• Coordinate with Boston facilities & biomedical teams to plan biomedical equipment growth strategy, equipment replacement plans, end-user training programs

Power Generation:

• Ensures all resources and staffing are in place to provide uninterrupted power supply to all sites. Sources of power include generators, solar, utility power
• Ensures all necessary systems for spare part tracking, routine maintenance, generator tracking are in place and adhered to
• Escalate troubleshooting issues to third party vendors, as required

Hospital Campus Master Planning:

• Works with Hospital Administration to strategically plan hospital expansion and renovation projects in a way that efficiently uses available hospital space and stays in line with clinical and operational priorities
• Works with PIH clinical team to establish quarterly clinical priorities, plans work to align infrastructure projects with priorities and available budget

Project Design & Construction Management:

• Liaises with clinicians, operations staff, stakeholders to develop project scope documents, ensuring project design meets clinical and operational needs
• Responsible for managing the internal and/or external design of projects across all sites including the creation of project drawing package & specifications, bid package, subcontracts, etc…
• Responsible for stewarding contractor selection process for infrastructure projects; coordinating across multiple teams and procurement committee when required
• Responsible for overseeing construction management team throughout new construction and renovation projects until successful completion. Ensures projects are completed within contractual obligations

• Coordinates and implements relocation plans of departments, programs, staff, patients, etc., as required to enable and initiate projects

Human Resource Management

• Responsible for overseeing construction, facilities, generator, biomedical teams
• Responsible for long-term planning around infrastructure team needs
• Works with Infrastructure Manager, Construction Manager, Generator Manager, Biomedical Engineer to ensure training and team capacity building programs are ongoing
• Ensuring all infrastructure teams are compliant with and consistently adhering to PIH procurement policies

Budget Management 

• Fit work and maintenance activities within yearly budget, prioritizing activities when needed
• Works with Operations and Finance teams to develop yearly budget for all infrastructure activities
• Perform regular budget projections, understanding and accounting for programmatic risk
• Review monthly costs and budget projections with infrastructure budget managers, operations teams as required

Grant & Fundraising Support

• Provides ad hoc support to grant & fundraising teams for project scope, budget, schedule development to accompany project grant proposals
• Responsible for maintaining a comprehensive library of pre-defined project scopes, drawing packages, budgets for projects across all sites

Team Leadership

• Evaluates, identifies and implements new ideas, technologies or process improvements to organizational efficiencies and promote cost savings.
• Leads infrastructure team by example, providing a path to direct others towards the completion of a common goal

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

Technical Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent
• Experience working in low-resource hospital settings
• Successful record of accomplishment in meeting budgets, schedules and high quality standards.
• Long term capital planning
• Design management
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent
• Proficient in Bluebeam or other pdf editing/management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Managerial Competencies

• At least 10 years of related experience in design and/or construction management with experience in secondary hospitals, tertiary hospitals, healthcare clinics preferred and/or a combination experience in planning, design and program development experience

Behavioral Competencies

• Committed to putting PIH values first
• Experience working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
• Committed to learning
• Strong English language competencies (written and verbal)
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Able to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday, 22nd September, 2022.

Job Description

BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the BBC, using media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights. Our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world.

BBC Media Action has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2007. It implements projects addressing a range of themes, including media development, girls’ education and empowerment, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. BBC Media Action produces creative programmes in multiple formats – such as radio and social media – that inform and engage audiences around key development issues. It also seeks to strengthen the media sector through capacity building partnerships, working with over 60 radio stations across the country as broadcast and/or capacity strengthening partners.

BBC Media Action is seeking an experienced and committed Research and Learning (R&L) Manager to lead the implementation of all research activities in Sierra Leone.

The Research and Learning (R&L) Manager role may involve working with groups of children and vulnerable adults and will absolutely require effective working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures in relation to protection of children and vulnerable adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check will form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and a letter of application which details why you are interested in the role and how you meet the required knowledge, skills and experience. recruitment@sl.bbcmediaaction.org or to the BBC Media Action office at 41i Derek Drive, off Spur Road, Freetown. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date for applications for this role is 25^th May 2022.

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IPA Sierra Leone is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with outstanding project management, data analysis, people management, and communication skills as a Research Associate to support the implementation of a project surrounding the artisanal and small-scale mining space and financial inclusion, as well as a project aimed at local governance. The Research Associate position is a unique opportunity to combine significant project management experience with involvement in cutting-edge development research on a dynamic and passionate IPA Sierra Leone team.

As an ideal candidate, you not only have a solid technical foundation in impact evaluation methodology, but you can also independently guide and direct the activities that happen both upstream and downstream of any rigorous, randomized evaluation. You enjoy contributing to high-performing teams that drive the production of the highest quality research for our clients and partners. You excel in solving problems using clear, strategic, and creative thinking. You have a strong social acumen and are excited about the opportunity to broaden, deepen, and manage meaningful relationships with high-level clients and partners across the public, academic, non-governmental, and multilateral sectors.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will perform a variety of tasks related to managing day-to-day research activities, from planning to implementation, and monitoring quality. These include, but are not limited to:

• • Coordinate research and implementation efforts with all relevant stakeholders;
  • Recruiting, training and supervising field-based teams;
  • Refining and piloting survey questionnaires;
  • Supervising and monitoring data collection to ensure high-quality of the data;
  • Supporting data quality checks and fixing issues with data collected during data collection;
  • Assisting in data cleaning and preliminary analysis and ensuring ready access to all data for researchers and/or supervisors;
  • Documenting in detail all activities related to the project;
  • Maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary;

• Preparing high-quality progress and results reports to Principal Investigators (PI), research partners, and funding agencies, and sharing them timely;
• Providing timely updates and responses to partner organizations, and participating in meetings with key stakeholders;
• Providing training and supervision for research project staff (Field Manager);
• Managing project finances including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting;
• Ensuring that all team members follow necessary protocols and procedures;
• Handling day to day PI and partner communications;
• Any other task as assigned by the Associate Research Manager or Country Director;
• Keep the Country Director and Associate Research Manager apprised of all developments in the project and serve as the key link between the field staff, research team, and Principal Investigators.
• Support the country office in project and policy development as needed

Qualifications

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or other quantitative social science disciplines (Master’s degree preferred);
  • Quantitative Skills: Strong technical understanding of economics and econometrics required. Demonstrated proficiency in Stata, and experience with data management, data cleaning, and regression analysis

• A minimum of 2-year of work experience is required. Experience managing field staff in developing countries strongly preferred;
• Ability to collaborate among geographically and culturally diverse teams to drive common goals
• Interculturally-versed to build capacity, work with, and live in Sierra Leone;
• Excellent management and organizational skills;
• Ability to successfully completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines, required;
• Communication Skills: Attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills are required;
• Language: English fluency required;
• Experience with governance or elections interventions a plus.

Application Instructions

Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application . After completing a brief registration, choose the Research job category, then select “Research Associate”. Applications require you to include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts. Note that you are able to submit your application without the recommendation letters. However, please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an interview.

Click on the link below to apply.

APPLY

Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

IPA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with. As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Innovations for Poverty Action is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org or via phone at 1-202-386-6200. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs@poverty-action.org .

• Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.

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IPA Sierra Leone is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with outstanding project management, data analysis, people management, and communication skills as a (Senior) Research Associate to support the implementation of a project surrounding the 2023 Elections in Sierra Leone. This project is lead by co-PIs Katherine Casey (Stanford), Abou Bakarr Kamara (IGC), Niccolo Meriggi (IGC) and Andres Rodriguez (Stanford). It focuses on the question of how high human capital, high integrity individuals can be encouraged to run for elected local office. The (Senior) Research Associate position is a unique opportunity to combine significant project management experience with involvement in cutting-edge development research on a dynamic and passionate IPA Sierra Leone team.

As an ideal candidate, you not only have a solid technical foundation in impact evaluation methodology, but you can also independently guide and direct the activities that happen both upstream and downstream of any rigorous, randomized evaluation. You enjoy contributing to high-performing teams that drive the production of the highest quality research for our clients and partners. You excel in solving problems using clear, strategic, and creative thinking. You have a strong social acumen and are excited about the opportunity to broaden, deepen, and manage meaningful relationships with high-level clients and partners across the public, academic, non-governmental, and multilateral sectors.

Responsibilities

The (Senior) Research Associate will perform a variety of tasks related to managing day-to-day research activities, from planning to implementation, and monitoring quality. These include, but are not limited to:

• • Coordinate research and implementation efforts with all relevant stakeholders;
  • Recruiting, training and supervising field-based teams;
  • Refining and piloting survey questionnaires;
  • Supervising and monitoring data collection to ensure high-quality of the data;
  • Supporting data quality checks and fixing issues with data collected during data collection;
  • Assisting in data cleaning and preliminary analysis and ensuring ready access to all data for researchers and/or supervisors;
  • Documenting in detail all activities related to the project;
  • Maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary;
  • Preparing high-quality progress and results reports to Principal Investigators (PI), research partners, and funding agencies, and sharing them timely;
  • Providing timely updates and responses to partner organizations, and participating in meetings with key stakeholders;

• Providing training and supervision for research project staff (Field Manager);
• Managing project finances including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting;
• Ensuring that all team members follow necessary protocols and procedures;
• Handling day to day PI and partner communications;
• Any other task as assigned by the Research Coordinator or Country Director;
• Keep the Country Director and Research Coordinator apprised of all developments in the project and serve as the key link between the field staff, research team, and Principal Investigators.
• Support the country office in project and policy development as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or other quantitative social science disciplines (Master’s degree strongly preferred);
• Quantitative Skills: Strong technical understanding of economics and econometrics required. Demonstrated proficiency in Stata, and experience with data management, data cleaning, and regression analysis
• A minimum of 2-year of work experience is required. Experience managing field staff in developing countries strongly preferred;
• Ability to collaborate among geographically and culturally diverse teams to drive common goals
• Interculturally-versed to build capacity, work with, and live in Sierra Leone;
• Excellent management and organizational skills;
• Ability to successfully completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines, required;
• Communication Skills: Attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills are required;
• Language: English fluency required;
• Experience with governance or elections interventions a plus.

Application Instructions

Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application . After completing a brief registration, choose the Research job category, then select “(Senior) Research Associate”. Most applications require you to include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts.

Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

IPA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with. As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Innovations for Poverty Action is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org or via phone at 1-202-386-6200. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs@poverty-action.org .

• Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.

How to Apply

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

 

 

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The Greater Gola Landscape, covering 350,000 ha and straddling the Sierra Leone/ Liberia border, is the largest remaining block of Upper Guinea Forest in Sierra Leone.

The Gola Programme is implemented as a partnership between the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL), the Gola Rainforest Conservation Leadership Group, the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL), the governments of Sierra Leone and Liberia, local communities and the RSPB. In the long term, the programme aims to conserve the forest ecosystems of the globally important forest landscape, contributing to biodiversity conservation, climate change resilience, water conservation and food security.

The position will be based in Kenema with frequent travel to the field. The position will report to the RSPB Programme Manager for Sierra Leone with a dotted line to the Senior Conservation Scientist in Conservation Science.

Technical Advisor, Research – Sierra Leone

Reference: DEC20216706

Location: Sierra Leone

Salary: £32,400.00 – £35,944.00 Per Annum

Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave

Duration: 2 years

A job share arrangement is encouraged.

Purpose:

• To provide technical support and advice across all biodiversity-related projects involving GRC-LG and with all collaborators with GRC-LG
• To build the capacity of the GRC-LG Research and Monitoring Department through organizational development and technical understanding, learning and application
• To provide technical advice and support on biodiversity-related matters to the research team in Liberia as required

Main duties:

Work with the RSPB Conservation Science team:

• Collate and help analyse existing data from camera traps and other surveys of the spatial and temporal occurrence and movement of mammals and other species to enable evidence-based research of species of high conservation concern
• Review the strategy and put together an action plan (including appropriate training) for improved communication of scientific data for management purposes within GRC-LG,
• Build links and collaborations with academic and other research partners to build the evidence base to support effective conservation

Work with the Research & Monitoring Department:

• Provide advice and support in field assessments on a day-to-day basis as well as on database management, reporting and quality control
• Review the strategy and put together an action plan (including appropriate training) to increase the capacity of Research Technicians to input field data in an effective and timely manner
• Ensure progress on deliverables and workplans, following Annual Operation Plans and project related indicators with a focus on REDD+, Darwin and PAPF or project related activities
• Drive the implementation of the action plan to increase the capacity of Research Technicians to input field data
• Support and facilitate other departmental activities when necessary as requested by senior management of GRC-LG and the RSPB Programme Manager for Sierra Leone.

Work with the broader GRC-LG team:

• Provide advice and support for Park Operations development and activities, including supporting the development of capacity within GRC to evaluate different methods to collect and analyze information, including SMART monitoring system

Duties that you will support on:

• Compilation of donor reports on biodiversity and ecotourism related areas, with a focus on REDD+, Darwin and PAPF
• Development and submission of the biodiversity and ecotourism related elements of proposals to donors
• Organizational development work being undertaken by the RSPB Country Manager, especially in relation to the capability and capacity of biodiversity research and monitoring and ecotourism resources
• Country logistics for field visits by RSPB staff and other external collaborators
• Timely completion of permits and payments from external researchers working with the Gola Forest National Park
• Development and implementation of annual community-volunteer projects to ensure the active involvement of local communities in basic biodiversity research and monitoring
• Lead /support the analysis of the data and assessment of the status of the White-necked Picathartes within the Gola Rainforest National Park (GRNP)
• Develop key relations with local and national stakeholders dedicated to biodiversity research and monitoring
• Maintain good relations with project partners and other important stakeholders, with a particular focus on local communities
• Implementation of the biodiversity component of other grant funded projects.
• Design and implement/test pilot human-wildlife conflict solutions

Skills Required

Essential

• PhD. Or MSc in ecology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in Africa
• Accomplished spoken and written communication skills in English to enable stakeholders’ clear understanding of project objectives, activities and outcomes, with experience working with people with varying levels of education and for whom English is not a first working language

Desirable

• Proven ability to enable or deliver measurable biodiversity conservation impacts through Civil Society Organisation’s ranging from species to site conservation.
• Direct work experience in remote rural community engagement.
• A flexible creative approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

This is a Fixed Term, 2 year Contract Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week. A job share arrangement is encouraged.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term

Closing date: 23:59, 31 January 2022

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 3rd February 2022.

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your online application.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974.

No agencies please.

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Plan International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager
2.) Invitation To Bid

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

 

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

 

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager

 

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Title:                 Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager

Grade:E

Location:         Country Office

Department:    Programmes

Reports to:       Head of Programme Development and Quality

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to provide overall leadership on monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities of Plan International Sierra Leone’s programmes (both development and humanitarian) in line with international best practices and relevant guidelines.

 

The MERL Manager leads Plan’s International Sierra Leone’s MERL unit which sits within the programme development and quality department. The purpose of the MERL Unit is to improve program quality and accountability through supporting and implementing high quality MERL in programs and projects and, to provide evidence for programme design, planning and effectiveness. The position is crucial to programme quality and effectiveness.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

The post holder will ensure the establishment of a systematic monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning system for all programmes. The post holder will interface and support programme team members, support programme coordination and policy engagement. The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all stakeholders.

 

The post holder will also lead on knowledge management (KM) and institute practices and mechanisms, develop and socialize tools and templates for MERL work including participatory methodology tools and KM among programme staff at all levels in the organization and provide training for programme staff and partners on M&E.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Plan International Sierra Leone can provide evidence on the results and effectiveness of the Country Strategy (CS)

• Lead the development of the MERL framework for the CS with the accompanying MERL framework for the annual plan

• Lead the development of M&E plans for all grants

• Ensure all strategic documents and projects are in SAP and sections including PO Log and PCR and properly filled and on time.

• Lead the utilization and translation of the situation analysis to inform the CS development

• Lead the development of Terms of Reference (ToR) for assessments, studies and evaluations

• Dissemination of situation analysis report during CS development

• Lead and manage the country strategy review process from development of the ToR to dissemination of CS review report.

• Document lessons learnt and best practice.

• Act as focal point for PMERL in the CO, ensuring its use for programmatic M&E and supporting project teams to use it in practice.

2. High quality and evidence-based projects through excellence in situational analysis, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research practices and knowledge management tasks

• Dissemination of designed CS, CP, annual plans, Programme Area Overviews (PAOs) and Programme Area Updates (PAUs)

• Ensure that all projects have basic MERL documents and meet Plan International’s MERL standards

• Identify research opportunities to enhance Plan International Sierra Leone programming

• Ensure that all research and evaluation initiatives comply with Plan global standards (including publications)

• Ensure that all research and evaluation initiatives comply with global MERL standards

• Prepare management responses for all evaluation findings

• Consolidate and facilitate the incorporation of recommendations from project and programme Evaluations

• Conduct annual quality analysis of all evaluation reports against criteria defined in Plan International’s evaluation standards and identify trends in findings for review and follow up by senior management

• Complete the MERL quarterly report for the Regional Office

• Set up and implement a knowledge management plan for the MERL unit

• Put in place a mechanism to collect good practices and lessons learnt from programme implementation

• Lead the development and sharing of good practices and lessons learned

• Establish and maintain close working relationship with the Regional MERL network and actively and consistently participate in activities of the group

• Contribute regularly to discussions and announcements on the WACAH MERL workspace

• Ensure collaboration with other agencies and manage partnerships for MERL related purposes.

 

3. Plan International Programme staff and partners have increased MERL capacity

• Set clear objectives and develop strategy for MERL unit including budget

• Conduct MERL capacity assessment with relevant positions at PIIA, CO and partners to identify gaps/ training needs

• Provide training for programme staff for quality projects and programmes M&E processes and practices

• Develop a MERL capacity building plan for Plan International Sierra Leone and organize its implementation

• Manage integration of program and sponsorship and lead the implementation of sponsorship commitment 1-10. – Participate in the development and review of PAOs, PAUs, SCIs, WGCs and tracking of progress on especially Commitment #2

 

4. Knowledge Management

• Implement work plan to improve our knowledge and data management and sharing of information (internal, external): electronic filing, sharing of reports, stories of change

• Document best practices and success stories for wider sharing and learning

• Undertake knowledge management assessment and include budget for implementation of action plan for the organization

• Coordinate with project managers and other sources to develop and mobilize resources to implement knowledge management action plan.

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal contacts

• Head of Programmes Development and Quality

• Head of Programme Implementation

• Business Development Manager, Technical Specialists and M&E Staff

• Programme Implementation and Influencing Area Managers and Programme and Project Managers

• M&E staff

 

External contacts

• Implementing Partners and Consultants

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential Skills

• Master’s degree in statistics, demography, measurement and evaluation, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development studies, social sciences or other relevant field

• Skills in managing qualitative and quantitative data collections

• Understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty and gender

• Knowledge of theories of child-rights programming, child protection (programmatic and safe-guarding), gender transformative programming

• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community development

• Demonstrated experience as a development professional in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs/ projects

• Knowledgeable on participatory M&E tools and systems

• Knowledgeable on tool design for qualitative and quantitative research

• Knowledge of strategic planning processes

• Demonstrated experience in team management.

Desirable

• At least six (6) years of experience in design, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research in community, national and international development, preferably in education, health, child protection, household economic security, DRM, gender and inclusion.

• Understands Plan’s work, and implements processes and practices that support achievement of organisational objectives

• Understanding of ethics and safeguarding principles for MERL activities

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Skills in managing decentralized teams

• Working experience in community participation in development/programming

• Skills for data base management (design, entry, analysis)

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines

• Demonstrated facilitation and active listening skills

• Strong facilitation and coaching skills

• Solid writing skills (report writing, concept paper writing, etc.)

• Skills in using Microsoft Office and other software applications relevant to MER (e.g. MAXQDA, STATA, SPSS, epi-info, CSPro or similar)

Behaviours

• Coaches and builds capacity of staff

• Promotes innovation and learning

• Communicates clearly and effectively

• Strong team building and motivational skills

• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children and women without discrimination

• Involves others in setting and achieving goals

• Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and Plan’s standards of behaviour

• Balances future vision with practical delivery

• Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary

• Promotes a strong learning culture in the organisation

• Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Travel to Programme units and activities is required as necessary to ensure that programmes are effectively monitored.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

• The post holder has medium contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

 

Ensure staff understand Plan International’s commitment to driving a feminist agenda within the organization, and the ambition for gender equality and gender transformative leadership is embedded in our value-based leadership framework.

 

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

 

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

 

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

 

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential

• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace

• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Applications:

Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 30th November, 2021 by 5:00 pm

 

Your application should include:
·         A cover letter
·         A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or

           most recent supervisor send applications to this link:

Sierra-Leone.Recruitment@plan-international.org

 

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People’s Policy.

 

Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

 

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2.) Invitation To Bid

 

For Supply of Motorbikes to Plan International Sierra Leone

Plan International Sierra Leone is an international child-centered humanitarian organization, which strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International has been working in Sierra Leone over the past 45 years with a focus on education, health, youth and children’s empowerment backed by advocacy work that engages policymakers and the affected communities in dialogue on issues of inequality to promote lasting development.

 

Plan International Sierra Leone wishes to procure some motorbikes. Interested bidders can request copy of the RFQ documents by email at:

PlanSLE.procurement@plan-international.org

or by getting a hardcopy of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) at the reception of Plan International Sierra Leones, 6 Cantonment Road, Off King Harman Road Freetown from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 -noon.

 

Completed RFQ should be submit in a sealed envelope addressed to “Procurement Committee” latest on or before November 30, 2021 at 4:00pm with subject line scribing “Supply of Motorbikes to Plan International Sierra Leone’’.

 

Queries/requests for clarification must be directed to:

PlanSLE.procurement@plan-international.org

with the subject Queries/Request for Clarification, Motorbikes Procurement not later than Monday November 26, 2021.

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