• Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
• Promoting continuous medical education amongst other junior clinical staff.
• Provide mentorship to other junior staff.
• Provide 24 hours hospital coverage on specific days a month as assigned.
• Week-end coverage one weekend a month as assigned.
• Work specific shifts, including night shifts, as assigned on the duty roster.
• Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment.
• Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. Specific surgical procedures and specialist investigations as and when with the help of the nursing staff.
• Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment is giving to the patients, and also promotes health education.
• Ensures that all emergency cases are prioritized and seen appropriately regardless of the time of the day.
• Be willing to work long and unpredictable hours dictated by the needs of the patients.
• Perform other duties related to the role, department or project as may be required by the Clinician in-charge.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
• Diploma in community Health Medicine with 2-3 years’ work experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical practices and ethics in line with the Medical and Dental Council of Sierra Leone
• Ability to live and work full-time in Kono district.
• Commitment to Social Justice.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation , Abuse and Harassment
PIH is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment. PIH is committed to safeguarding staff, children and communities with whom we work, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records checks.
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 Partner 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 employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of 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. This position will be up and running until filled.
Apply at: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job/ojkMofwx&nl=1