Community Health Officer (X3)

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Community Health Officer (X3)

Localisation

Kono, Sierra Leone Department: Clinical Report to: Obstetrics/ Gynaecology Lead Requisition No: Line Management Position Overview In order to be successful for this role, the candidate must be fully licensed to practice as a Community Health Officer (CHO) in Sierra Leone The Community Health Officer will serve as a frontline clinician on the maternity team, providing safe and evidence-based antenatal and postnatal care, especially to women with high-risk pregnancies at the outpatient department of the Maternal Centre of Excellence, KGH. He/she will work under the clinical supervision of a consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist and follow established protocols in the management of patients. This is a national position

Responsabilités

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical care The post holder will examine and assess pregnant women at booking to identify high-risk conditions such as hypertensive disorders, diabetes mellitus, previous CS, bad obstetric history etc. He/she will request for routine and other relevant investigations; and outline a pregnancy and delivery plan in conjunction with the supervising consultant. He/she will also provide care to postnatal women and, if necessary, participate in inpatients consultant ward rounds. Maternity care are must be delivered respectfully and maintain patients’ dignity at all times. Clinical documentation and data management The Community Health Officer will maintain complete and accurate patient records using the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring proper documentation of antenatal history, examination, investigation results and management plans. He/she will also contribute to clinical audit processes and participate in quality improvement activities to strengthen the safety and effectiveness of maternity care services. Patients’ data must be treated with utmost confidentiality Escalation of care He/she will promptly escalate any abnormal clinical condition detected during care to the supervising consultant.

The CHO will be expected to competently perform obstetric ultrasound scans. Infection Prevention and Control The post holder will strictly adhere to infection prevention and control protocols and maintain aseptic technique during all clinical procedures. The officer will ensure compliance with key infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene. In addition, the officer will participate in infection surveillance activities to support the prevention and monitoring of healthcare-associated infections within the unit. Other duties as delegated to you by your line manager. 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 of the duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with your line manager.

Education and Work Experience Requirements: A Diploma or Degree in Community Health (Required). A valid professional registration with the relevant regulatory body (Required). Additional training on obstetric ultrasound scanning (Desired) Ability to work well in a team, be dependable, flexible, hardworking and time conscious

Expérience

Experience in managing low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, and postpartum women. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) Must not hold dual employment. Willing to live and work fulltime in Kono, Sierra Leone (Required). 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 and Sanitation (MOHS), 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 behaviour 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 organisation’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 Monday , August 31 st , 2026 .

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