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                 Vacancy Announcement

Job title 

Community Health Officer  ( X3)

Work Location

Kono

Department

Clinical

Reports to

Wellbody Clinical Lead

Requisition Number

Application Status

Internal & External Advert

Organization Profile

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

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

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (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 Community Health Officer (CHO) will serve as a frontline primary healthcare provider within the Peripheral Health Unit (PHU), delivering safe, evidence-based care to neonates, children, and adults. He/she will work under the supervision of  Wellbody Clinical Lead and follow established National Clinical Guideline protocols to assess, stabilize, and manage patients across all age groups.

The role aims to ensure continuous primary healthcare delivery, early recognition of complications, appropriate escalation of care, and strict adherence to infection prevention and clinical safety standards. The CHO will also contribute to accurate documentation and data management, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, to strengthen service delivery and improve patient outcomes.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical care – Provide comprehensive healthcare services to neonates, children, and adults, including preventive, curative, and emergency care within the PHU setting, in line with National Clinical Guideline standards.
• Clinical documentation and data – Ensure accurate and timely recording of patient encounters, treatment plans, and outcomes, utilizing both manual records and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Escalation of care – Identify cases requiring advanced medical intervention and promptly refer patients to higher-level facilities, ensuring effective communication and follow-up.
• Procedural skills – Perform essential clinical procedures safely and effectively, including neonatal resuscitation, wound management, and basic emergency interventions for all age groups.
• Infection prevention and control – Implement and monitor infection control measures to protect patients, staff, and the wider community, adhering to national and international standards.

Clinical Skills

• Primary healthcare delivery – Experience in maternal and child health, immunization, malaria prevention, HIV/TB and comprehensive treatment for all age groups.
• Adult patient care – Proficiency in diagnosing and treating common adult illnesses, managing chronic conditions, and providing preventive health services.
• Neonatal assessment – Ability to conduct thorough evaluations of newborns to identify normal development and detect early signs of complications.
• Infection prevention – Strong knowledge and practice of infection control measures to safeguard Children, Adults, and healthcare staff.
• Emergency response – Ability to deliver urgent care for both adults and children, including stabilization and referral when necessary.

Professional Skills.

• Team collaboration – Ability to work effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and community stakeholders to deliver coordinated health services.
• Accurate documentation – Skilled in maintaining precise patient records and program reports, including proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Good communication skills – Strong interpersonal skills to engage patients, families, and communities with clarity and empathy, promoting health education and adherence to treatment.
• Ethical patient care – Commitment to professional standards, confidentiality, and equitable access to healthcare services.
• Community outreach – Experience conducting health education, awareness campaigns, and preventive care initiatives within local communities.
• Primary healthcare delivery – Competence in providing essential services such as maternal and child health, immunization, malaria prevention, and treatment of common illnesses.
• Supervision and mentoring – Ability to support junior staff and community health workers to strengthen service delivery and build capacity.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organization’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• A Diploma or Degree in Community Health and Clinical Services.
• A Valid professional registration with the relevant regulatory body.

•  Additional training in: Newborn care, ETAT, and Infection prevention and control.

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 30th June, 2026 @ 12:00am GMT (Midnight) .