Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title:

Cook/Housekeeper

Work Location:

Jojoima Town, Malema Chiefdom, Kailahun District

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Operations Officer, Jojoima CHC

Line Management

None

Requisition Number

4391

Duration of Contract

Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension

Hours of work:

40 hours per week, with possibility of alternative work on Saturdays (10am – 1pm) with overtime payment as may be applicable.

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 center and to referral hospitals. PIH is further committed to supporting the delivery of a comprehensive health services in SL through the implementation of a World Bank Funded Quality Essential Health Services and Systems Support (QEHSSS) Project in 5 districts namely, Kailahun, Bonthe, Falaba, Tonkolili, and WA Rural.

Position Overview

The Housekeeper support the Operations Officer in Jojoima in ensuring smooth operations of administration functions in the Jojoima guest house. The role involves the effective upkeep of the guest house by creating a clean, safe and secured environment within and around the guesthouse and ensuring that all cooking services are done to the satisfaction of the Occupants of the guest house. He/She will also perform other administrative support functions at the guest house as detailed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in cooking and baking and the preparation of quality foods of different kinds.
• Preparation and cooking of foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests/staff or functions.
• Work with operations officer for checking of all purchased supplies for quality and account for each delivered item.
• Work closely with Occupants of the guest house to create menu items and determine food inventory needs.
• Ensures that the Kitchen and all areas at the guest house meets all regulations, including sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for the food that comes out of the kitchen, from conception to execution.
• Check the quality and quantity of cooking products delivered to the guest house.
• Work with operations officer to estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Order or requisite for food items and other supplies needed to ensure efficient kitchen and guest house operations.
• Washing or laundry of clothes and disinfects all fixtures, sinks, urinals, toilet and bathrooms.
• Scrub and disinfects, paper floor, including corners.
• Ensures EVERY AREA of the guest house is clean and habitable at all times.
• Support the smooth operations of the generator as maybe applicable.
• Report to the Operations Officer any faults that may affect the smooth operations of the guest house.
• Perform other duties relating to the job as may be directed by Supervisor.

  Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

  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.

  Qualifications/Requirements

  • Two (2) passes in WASSCE.
  • Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Reliability and Teamwork.
  • Ability to organize own work and provide support to staff at all levels.
  • Good interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments.
  • Sense of humor and flexible disposition/