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PLUMBER *3

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📍 Sierra Leone , Kono DistrictFreelance🗓️ about 14 hours ago

Job Description

Sierra Leone , Kono District
Freelance
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Job Title: PLUMBER (3 positions)

Location: Primarily based in Kono District, Koidu Government Hospital, with possible work at other PIH Sierra Leone sites as necessary.

Department: Operations

Reports to: Head of Maintenance

Requisition Number: Line Management

Position Overview: This position is responsible for providing plumbing installation, repairs, and maintenance services to the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) and KGH’s water distribution network, toiletry sanitary wares and fittings, water treatment plant, and sewer systems. The role ensures proper distribution of potable water and safe disposal/evacuation of waste water and drainage from both facilities in an environmentally friendly manner. The plumber’s role also includes maintenance of boreholes, wells, and mechanical piping systems of utility equipment installed in the hospital facilities.

Responsibilities:

Install and fix sanitary appliances in Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) and KGH buildings to ensure usability and proper water connection needed for their operation based on need.

Carry out regular maintenance of water and sewer pipes within the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) and KGH through repairs or replacement of broken or old pipes to curb leakages.

Work closely with the Environmental Health team in water treatment and related installations, maintenance, and repairs.

Support with supervision of major plumbing and water reservoir related installation projects and maintenance.

Carry out routine preventive inspection on water network system – plumbing pipes, fittings, fixtures, valves, and other related appliances within the facilities to investigate leakages and malfunction with a view of determining appropriate corrective actions in order to avoid water losses – by fixing burst pipes, opening clogged drains, repairing and maintaining internal plumbing systems and external drains, and cleaning plumbing systems utilizing appropriate equipment.

Install, fix, and maintain plumbing systems, including gas pipes (copper pipes) systems at the MCOE and KGH premises in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, and the international plumbing code.

Complete reports on all inspections, checks, and remedial works carried out, including the use of computer software for recording details for which instruction will be given.

Prepare equipment and tools, and plans for plumbing jobs by interpreting designs or blueprints, coordinating with co-workers.

Participate and prepare a comprehensive list of plumbing materials with their specifications, when need be, for maintenance or new installations to guide in the purchase of the same.

Participate in preparation of water pipes installation sketches for new buildings so as to guide in the installation process as well as ensure proper coverage of the building.

Inspect and repair boreholes and wells within MCOE and KGH.

Repair and maintain plumbing systems by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains; repair and maintain internal plumbing systems and external drains; clean plumbing systems utilizing appropriate equipment.

Work closely with the hospital’s maintenance, operation, and biomedical teams to support infrastructural projects.

Collaborate with external contractors or technicians when necessary.

Ensure continuous functioning of plumbing network and sewer systems, and ensure full compliance with hospital hygiene and infection prevention protocols and standards.

Use protective equipment and follow occupational health and safety procedures.

Other Duties: Other duties as delegated by your line manager that fall within the scope of work and role level. Must be willing to work extended hours, odd hours, and night shifts. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in provision of plumbing services and maintenance. Having a certificate in Plumbing Installation, Water & Sanitation (WATSAN), or Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) training from a recognized institution is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

Having mechanical engineering plumbing experience or skills is an added value. Practical experience and skills working with PPR pipes, accessories, and fittings. Ability to install, repair, and maintain toiletry sanitary wares and fittings, and plumbing fixtures and systems. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable health and safety practices. Ability to trace leakages in a piping network. Ability to work independently and take initiative; must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and easily adapt to changing circumstances. High level creativity and innovation. Precision and attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot and repair quickly. Physical strength and stamina. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, partners, and clients. Advanced organizational skills and capacity to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality. Ability to effectively work on a team in a complex, fast-paced environment. High level of flexibility, collaboration, teamwork, commitment to excellence, growth mindset, integrity, empowerment, patient-centered approach, respect, humility, evidence-based approach, social medicine, and accompaniment.

Organisation Profile: Partners In Health (PIH) is 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 currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health systems in support of the Ministry of Health (MOH), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond.

Misconduct Disclosure: 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.

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Job Description Vacancy Announcement Job Title:

PLUMBER

  • 3

Localisation

Primarily based in (KONO DISTRICT, Kiodu Government Hospital ), could also be required to work at other PIH SL sites as necessary Department:

OPERATIONS

Report to:

HEAD OF MAINTENANCE

Requisition Number: Line Management Position Overview This position is responsible for providing plumbing installation, repairs & maintenance services to the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) and KGH’s water distribution network, toiletry sanitary wares & fittings, water treatment plant, and sewer systems. The role ensures proper distribution of potable water, and also safe disposal/evacuation of waste water & drainage from both facilities in an environmental friendly manner. The plumber’s role also includes maintenance of boreholes, wells and mechanical piping systems of utility equipment installed in the hospital facilities .

Responsabilités

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties & Responsibilities. Install and fix sanitary appliances in Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) and KGH buildings to ensure the usability of the same and proper water connection needed for their operation based on need; Carry out regular maintenance of water and sewer pipes within the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) and KGH through repairs or replacement of broken or old pipes to curb leakages; Working closely with Environmental Health team in water treatment and related installations, maintenance, and repairs. Support with supervision of major plumbing and water reservoirs related installations projects and maintenance; Carryout routine preventive inspection on water network system – plumbing pipes, fittings, fixtures, valves, and other related appliances within the facilities to investigate leakages and malfunction with a view of determining appropriate corrective actions in order to avoid water losses; – by fixing burst pipes; opening clogged drains; repairs and maintain internal plumbing systems and external drains; cleans plumbing systems utilizing appropriate equipment; Install, fix and maintain plumbing systems, including gas pipes (copper pipes) systems at the MCoE and KGH premises in accordance with applicable regulations, standards and the international plumbing. Complete reports on all inspections, checks and remedial works carried out including the use of computer software for recording details for which instruction will be given; Prepare equipment & tools, and plans for plumbing job by interpreting designs or blueprints, coordinating with co-workers; Participate and prepare a comprehensive list of plumbing materials with their specifications, when need be, for maintenance or new installations to guide in the purchase of the same; Participate in preparation of water pipes installation sketches for new buildings so as to guide in the installation process as well as ensure proper coverage of the building; Inspect, and repair boreholes and wells within MCOE and KGH Repair and maintain plumbing system by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains; repairs and maintain internal plumbing systems and external drains; cleans plumbing systems utilizing appropriate equipment; Work closely with the hospital’s maintenance, operation, and biomedical teams to support infrastructural projects; Collaborate with external contractors or technicians when necessary; Ensure continuous functioning of plumbing network & sewers systems, and ensure full compliance with hospital hygiene and infection prevention protocols & standards; Use protective equipment and follow occupational health and safety procedures. Others Other duties as delegated to you by your line manager that fall within the scope of work and role level. Must be willing to work extended hours, odd hours and night shifts. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder .

Profil recherché

Education and Work Experience Requirements: Education & Training Requirements .

Expérience

Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in provision of plumbing services and maintenance; Having a certificate in Plumbing installation; Water & Sanitation (WATSAN); or Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) training from a recognized institution is an added advantage.

Compétences requises

Having a mechanical engineering plumbing experience or skills is an added value; Practical experience and skills working with PPR pipes, accessories and fittings. Ability to install, repair and maintain toiletry sanitary wares & fittings, and plumbing fixtures & systems. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable health and safety practices. Ability to trace leakages in a piping network. Ability to work independently and take initiative; must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and easily adapt to changing circumstances; High level creativity and innovation. Precision and attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot and repair quickly. Physical strength and stamina. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, partners, and clients; Advanced organizational skills and capacity to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality; Ability to effectively work on a team in a complex, fast-paced environment. High level of flexibility, collaboration, teamwork, commitment to excellence, growth mindset, integrity, empowerment, patient-centered approach, respect, humility, evidence-based approach, social medicine and accompaniment . Organisation Profile Partners In Health (PIH) is 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 currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health (MOH), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond. Misconduct Disclosure 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.

Formation / Diplômes

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. 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 12:00 pm GMT ( Midnight ) on Friday , July 31 st , 2026 . Pour postuler a cette offre, cliquez sur le bouton "Postuler" afin d'acceder aux coordonnees du recruteur (email et/ou telephone).

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