Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Hospital Porter, (KGH/MCOE) (x4)

Work Location:

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

Department:

Operation

Report to:

TBD

Requisition Number:

4693

Line Management

No

Position Overview

The Hospital Porter Help, accompany and transports patients from one place to another within the health facility, according to the instruction from the clinical team and following hygiene standards, in order to ensure their safety. The role requires attention to detail, time management, and excellent Hospital services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transporting patients (e.g. From Registration, Triage, Operating theatre, x-ray room, Laboratory, etc.), assisting and helping them at all times by ensuring they are comfortable and treated with dignity.
• Assist nursing staff with patient needs (i.e. lifting patients, lying them down)
• Inform Clinical staff about any possible serious problem or complication during lifting (i.e. patients, equipment, etc).
• Ensure safe transportation of patients, taking into consideration the state/conditions of the patient and the instructions given by the nursing team or doctors.
• Follow at all times the universal hygiene standards and the instructions of health professionals.
• Ensure the disinfection of his/her material (stretch, wheel chairs etc.).
• Ensure the safety and security of materials/equipment entrusted to him/her.
• Perform other operational tasks as requested by the Line Manager.

  Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  Education

  • WASSCE/or certification in Community Health workers, waste management, environmental hygiene, or Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) will be an added advantage.

    Experience

    • Experience as a community healthcare worker and other related experiences.

      Languages

      • Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is an added advantage.

        SKILLS

        • Physical Fitness: The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
        • Communication Skills: Porters must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff, often providing reassurance to patients during transport.
        • Teamwork: They need to work well as part of a team, coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth operations.
        • Customer Service: A friendly and helpful demeanor is essential, as porters often interact with patients and their families.

          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.

          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, February 27, 2026.