Vacancy Announcement

Job title:  

Medical Officer (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics) KGH

Work Location:

Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Clinical Team

Reports to:

Department Lead (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics)

Line Management

Yes

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

Koidu Government hospital (KGH) is a Ministry of Health secondary/tertiary hospital located in Kono district supported by Partners In Health. The hospital services include all clinical services: OPD, Internal Medicine, Non communicable diseases clinic, HIV/TB clinic, Infectious diseases Unit for MDR TB, Emergency department for children and adults, Surgery, Anesthesia, RMNH, Pediatrics, Mental Health and supportive central services such as Laboratory, Microbiology lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Biomedical department, Infection Prevention Control (IPC). All the departments are working to deliver the highest standards of care possible and to set a Hub for clinical training for the country for different cadres of health care workers (e.g. nurses, midwives, CHOs, Clinical officers, Physician assistants, Medical students, Junior medical officers, Laboratory technicians and Laboratory scientists).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General duties:

• To work as part of the KGH Clinical Team (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics ), providing high quality clinical care services to the local and regional population in conjunction with other health workers working cohesively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Complete daily rounds on the correspondent ward (Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics) with the senior staff and in a collaboration with the rest of the clinical team: nurses, CHOs, Clinical officers, SACHOs, etc.
• Manage clinical cases according to national and international clinical guidelines
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.

• Provide general support and supervision throughout the hospital, and across sites, as needed
• Direct supervision and mentorship for CHOs, clinical officers working in the department
• To participate in the morning and departmental meetings in the hospital
• To participate in all processes around clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management/patient safety processes, MDSR/PDSR weekly/monthly meetings
• Providing regular data reports on the inputs/outputs of all clinical services of the department as needed
• Initiating and overseeing Quality Improvement Projects in the hospital to improve practice
• Keeping up to date with current practices and innovations
• Communicate effectively with families, providing them with updates on their infant’s condition, explaining treatment options, and offering emotional support.

Teaching & Supervision

• Training and supervision of junior medical, CHOs, COs and midwifery/nursing team that work with him/her and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. Participation in formal and informal teaching of the multi-professional team is expected as part of the role
• To contribute to formal and informal teaching of undergraduate medical students attached to the clinical team and may be asked to provide seminars or lectures
• To undertake educational outreach visits and provide support/advice to other Partners in Health supported facilities within Sierra Leone and One PIH when needed

Management and Leadership

• To contribute to health clinical governance, patient safety, risk and clinical effective processes within the department including active participation in audit and guideline development.
• To actively engage and support the ongoing development and management of all services within the department.
• PIH is committed to multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team working and he/she will be expected to work closely with colleagues both within and outside the department to achieve this aim. As well as with MOH colleagues and management teams
• To actively participate in the effective and appropriate management of resources within the department
• To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings of various types as appropriate within the hospital and the department in particular.

Research

• To support ongoing research activity and would be encouraged to develop their own research ideas as appropriate. As well as to share accredited and approved relevant research with all staff to ensure that they provide evidence based and current care to clients

Cross-Departmental Support:

• In cases where the need arises, the Medical Officer may be required to provide support to other departments within Koidu Government Hospital. This support may extend to the Emergency Department, General Wards, and the Isolation Ward. This collaborative approach reflects our commitment to holistic health care and the well-being of the community we serve.

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

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited medical school.
• Valid medical license and registration with the Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Council.
• Desirable a minimum of two years of clinical experience, preferably in a district or regional hospital within Sierra Leone
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
• Proficiency in basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office, Goggle Drive and relevant Social Media
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to providing compassionate care to neonates and their families.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to a resource-limited healthcare environment.
• Commitment to live in Koidu and work full-time exclusively at KGH, following the schedule of shifts and on calls established by the roster in the correspondent department

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 Friday 14th June 2024