Vacancy Announcement

Job title:  

Painter

Work Location:

Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Infrastructure

Reports to:

Civil Officer

Line Management

No

Requisition #

Duration of Contract

Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension

Application Status

External Advert

Organisation Profile

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

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

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

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

Position Overview

Painters are essential members of the infrastructure team, tasked with various responsibilities related to painting and finishing surfaces within buildings and other structures. The successful candidate for this role will be required to participate in all aspects of painting, maintenance, and repair work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and patching as needed to ensure optimal adhesion and a smooth finish.

• Responsible for mixing paint and other coatings to achieve desired colors and finishes, ensuring consistency and quality in application.

• Tasked with applying paint to walls, ceilings, trim, and other surfaces with precision and attention to detail.

• Capable of performing maintenance and touch-up painting to preserve the appearance and integrity of painted surfaces over time.

• Committed to adhering to safety protocols and regulations while working with painting materials and equipment.

• Proficient in communication with supervisors and colleagues to provide updates on progress and address any concerns or changes.

      • Prepared to make assessments, generate reports, and note any needed materials.

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

High School Diploma, WASSCE, or equivalent education.

• Extensive knowledge of painting techniques and procedures.

• Preference for completion of a technical/vocational school program or relevant working experience.

• Minimum three years of related experience in painting required.

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and working outdoors.

• Physically capable of performing labor required for painting tasks.

      • Excellent hand-eye coordination essential for precise painting work.

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 by email to [email protected]   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 Monday 10th June 2024