Community Health Officer (X2)

### 📌 Résumé de l'offre Community Health Officer (X2) at Non precisé in Africa. View the details for more information. **Détails clés :** - 💼 **Contrat** : Freelance - 📍 **Localisation** : Sierra Leone - 🎓 **Niveau** : Selon profil - 🛠️ **Compétences** : Communication, excel, hr, ai, data, finance, Finance, Management --- Community Health Officer (X2) Health Care Sierra Leone , Koidu March 26, 2026 Full Time Application ends: April 10, 2026 Apply Now Apply for this job Email * You accept our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Job Description Job Description Job Title: Community Health Officer (X2) Work Location: KGH/MCOE, Koidu Department: Clinical Report to: OBGYN Lead Requisition No: 4727 Line Management Nil Position Overview The Community Health Officer (CHO) will serve as a frontline neonatal clinician on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team, supporting the delivery of safe, evidence-based care for newborns. He/she will work under the clinical supervision of a neonatologist/paediatrician and follow established neonatal protocols to assess, stabilise, and manage neonates. The role aims to ensure continuous neonatal care, early recognition of complications, appropriate escalation, and adherence to infection prevention and clinical safety standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: A. Clinical care of Neonates The post holder will conduct initial clinical assessments of all triaged neonates, perform admission workups, and participate in routine daily ward rounds, with appropriate documentation of findings. He/she will monitor and manage common neonatal conditions, including neonatal sepsis, birth asphyxia, prematurity and low birth weight, neonatal jaundice, hypoglycaemia, respiratory distress, and feeding difficulties, using approved NICU protocols. The officer will order relevant investigations and initiate treatment; prescribe medications within the limits of approved standing orders; provide basic neonatal resuscitation when required at delivery or admission; and initiate stabilisation for critically ill neonates pending physician review or referral. B. Clinical documentation and data The Community Health Officer will maintain complete and accurate patient records, ensuring proper documentation of admission notes, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and all procedures performed. He/she will also contribute to clinical audit processes and participate in quality improvement activities to strengthen the safety and effectiveness of neonatal care services. C. Escalation of care He/she will promptly escalate any abnormal clinical conditions in care to the appropriate medical officers or neonatologists/paediatricians. When necessary, the officer will facilitate referral to higher-level centres and assist in stabilising the neonate before transfer to ensure safe continuity of care. D. Procedural skills The CHO will be expected to competently perform or assist with essential neonatal procedures, including neonatal resuscitation and intravenous cannulation. E. Infection Prevention and Control The post holder will strictly adhere to NICU 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 and isolation procedures. In addition, the officer will participate in infection surveillance activities to support the prevention and monitoring of healthcare-associated infections within the unit. Education and Work Experience Requirements: F. Required qualification Essential: A Diploma or Degree in Community Health. A Valid professional registration with the relevant regulatory body. Certification in Basic Neonatal Resuscitation Desirable : Additional training in: Newborn care, Emergency care, and Infection prevention and control. G. Required competencies Clinical Skills Neonatal assessment Recognition of neonatal emergencies Neonatal resuscitation Infection prevention Professional Skills Team collaboration Accurate documentation Good communication skills Ethical patient care 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 facili