Job Description

Job title:

Janitor (X2)

Work Location:

Freetown

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Administrative/Hospitality Officer

Line Management

No

Duration of Contract

12 months with possibility of Extension.

Requisition #

Application Status

External Advert

Organisation 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, Russia, 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 centre and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

Work to maintain a safe, clean and accommodating environment for all guests in our houses. Performs routine deep cleaning of bedrooms, living and dining rooms by following prescribe checklist or instruction. In the absence of the Lodging coordinator shall serve as the first point of contact in addressing the needs of our guests and must as well strive to effectively find ways to meet the needs of those guests with humility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and deep cleaning of living/sitting rooms, kitchen areas, restrooms, and other assigned spaces according to cleaning checklists and instructions.
• Ensure timely replenishment and proper management of cleaning materials, kitchen utensils, and other office supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness by removing debris, emptying trash bins, replacing liners, and keeping all areas neat and tidy.
• Mop floors, clean surfaces, and disinfect tables, chairs, and high-touch areas using appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals in line with IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) measures.
• Conduct periodic inspections of assigned areas (every 30 minutes) to maintain consistent cleanliness standards.
• Preserve the integrity and safety of premises by keeping access points clear and ensuring all fire doors remain properly closed.
• Report any maintenance, repair, or facility issues promptly to the Administrative/Hospitality Officer and assist in preventing recurrence.
• Coordinate and support the minor movement or rearrangement of office or household furniture as required.
• Maintain outdoor grounds by cutting grass, trimming bushes, and keeping external areas clean.
• Clean and maintain windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
• Work collaboratively with other janitors and team members to achieve departmental goals and maintain a positive, cooperative work environment.
• Consistently adhere to safety and quality standards while performing all duties.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Disciplined and ready to take the janitorial work seriously
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
• Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions
• Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor
• Demonstrate ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff, the patient that we serve and partners
• Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is desired
• Must not hold dual employment
• Ability to read, write and able to understand workplace communication processes.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

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 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.

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 Thursday 27th November, 2025.