Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:

Anesthesia and critical care consultant

Work Location:

Koidu Government Hospital, Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Clinical

Report to:

Medical director

Requisition Number:

4635

Line Management

Yes

Position Overview

The Anesthesia and Critical Care Consultant will lead the provision of safe, high-quality anesthesia and critical care services at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) and the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE).

The consultant will oversee the management of critical patients, supervise anesthesia and critical care staff, and teach and ensure adherence to international and local standards of perioperative and intensive care. This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, capacity building, and quality improvement.

The recruitment type for this position is international.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia, perioperative, and critical care services in KGH (including MCOE).
• Supervise and mentor nurse anesthetists, critical care nurses, students, and residents, ensuring high standards of clinical care.
• As the head of anesthesia and critical care unit, he/she will oversee clinical operations of the anesthesia and critical care unit, including equipment functionality, availability and good of medications, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines and standard operating procedures for anesthesia and critical care.
• Support morbidity and mortality reviews, simulation trainings, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Contribute to capacity-building efforts and professional development programs for the clinical team.
• Collaborate with surgical, obstetric, internal medicine, pediatrics, and emergency teams to strengthen multidisciplinary patient management.
• Participate in data collection, research, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Medical Degree (MD or MBChB) with specialization in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine with valid license.
• Minimum of 5 years post-specialization experience in anesthesia and critical care, preferably in a resource-limited setting.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience within a hospital-based anesthesia/critical care unit.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement clinical protocols and quality assurance systems.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Willing to work full time in Koidu town, Kono district

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 (MOH), 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.

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 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, December 6th 2025.