Vacancy Announcement

Job title

Head Janitor (x2)

Work Location

Koidu Government Hospital Koidu Town/MCOE, Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department

Operations

Reports to

Hygiene Officer, (KGH / MCOE)

Line Management

Janitors

Requisition Number

4551

Duration of Contract

Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension

Application Status

Internal & External Advert.

Organization 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, Kazakhstan, 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.

The Maternal Center of Excellence:

PIH SL is ambitiously setting out to transform Koidu Government Hospital into the leading Maternal & Newborn Health hospital in West Africa, serving as a Center of Excellence in both the delivery of quality clinical care and as a health care teaching institution for the region. The MCOE is a 166-bed health facility, expanding the capacity of Kono Government Hospital and providing advanced maternal and neonatal health care in Kono District. The MCOE campus will serve as a clinical site, training and research center, creating a global platform of expertise and innovation that can deliver evidence and resources for improving women’s health worldwide and train the next generation of healthcare workers in Sierra Leone locally. Construction is well underway, and it is due for full completion in 2026 with the first phase comprising the Birth Centre and South Wards due to open in 2025.

Position Overview

The Head Janitor is responsible for overseeing planning and supervising the housekeeping, cleaning and tidying up activities, performing hands on tasks as part of the team and maintaining the tools and materials involved in the work according to PIH/MOH protocols, hygiene standards and procedures in order to ensure patients, care takers and staff working areas are in good condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of janitors to ensure high performance.
• Complete daily checklist and report concerns to Hygiene officer.
• Assign daily tasks, create work schedules, and monitor team productivity.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.
• Oversee and participate in cleaning tasks, including floors, windows, restrooms, and high-traffic areas.
• Ensure all cleaning equipment is properly maintained and in working order.
• Address complex cleaning tasks, including spill cleanups, stain removal, and biohazard disposal.
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Order and restock supplies as needed, ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability.
• Enforce adherence to health and safety regulations, including proper use of cleaning chemicals and PPE.
• Conduct regular training sessions on safety procedures and protocols.
• Identify and address potential safety hazards in a timely manner.
• Liaise with management and other departments to address specific cleaning needs or concerns.
• Respond promptly to requests for special cleaning or maintenance projects.
• Provide updates and reports on team performance, issues, and accomplishments.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned by the supervisor/ops point person as and when the need arises.
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve departmental objectives, maintaining good team spirit and interdepartmental objectives.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

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

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Disciplined and ready to take the Head Janitor Work Seriously
• Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful condition
• Familiar with waste handling procedures and safety practices is a plus
• Technical Certificate, desirable specialization in Hygiene and sanitation
• 2+ years of experience as a Head Janitor, or a similar role, with hands-on implementation experience at healthcare facilities in collaboration with the MOHS in Sierra Leone
• Strong knowledge of waste management practices and sanitation protocols, with familiarity with Sierra Leone Ministry of Health standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability and motivation and mentoring a team of basic-skilled professionals.
• Ability and motivation to work on-site at healthcare facilities in rural Sierra Leone.
• Professional proficiency in Krio is required and proficiency in English is an added advantage.
• Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor.
• Preferred:
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of improving compliance with national Ministry of Health standards.
• WASSCE/or certification in waste management, environmental hygiene, or Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience implementing environmental management and waste management protocols, supervising an environmental services team.

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 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 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday, September 5th 2025.