Job Description

Job Title:

Head Janitor, (KGH / MCOE)

Work Location:

Koidu Government Hospital Koidu Town, Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Operations

Report to:

Senior Hygiene Officer, (KGH / MCOE)

Requisition No

4817

Line Management

Yes

Open to Applicants without Government Pin Codes

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 .

THIS IS A NATIONAL POSITION

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.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• 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 Hospital hygiene and IPC procedures 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 IPC 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:

• WASSCE
• Certification in environmental heath, or Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience implementing environmental cleaning and waste management protocols, supervising an environmental services team.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of improving compliance with national Ministry of Health standards.

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 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

Misconduct Disclosure

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, August 7th, 2026.