Janitor

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title

Janitor (x19)

Work Location

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

Department

Operations

Reports to

Janitor Head, (KGH / MCOE)

Line Management

None

Requisition Number

4552

Duration of Contract

Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension

Application Status

Internal & External Advert.

Organization 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, Kazakhstan, 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.

The Maternal Center of Excellence:

PIH SL is ambitiously setting out to transform Koidu Government Hospital into the leading Maternal & Newborn Health hospital in West Africa, serving as a Center of Excellence in both the delivery of quality clinical care and as a health care teaching institution for the region. The MCOE is a 166-bed health facility, expanding the capacity of Kono Government Hospital and providing advanced maternal and neonatal health care in Kono District. The MCOE campus will serve as a clinical site, training and research center, creating a global platform of expertise and innovation that can deliver evidence and resources for improving women’s health worldwide and train the next generation of healthcare workers in Sierra Leone locally. Construction is well underway, and it is due for full completion in 2026 with the first phase comprising the Birth Centre and South Wards due to open in 2025.

Position Overview

The Janitor is a key member of the Operations department in ensuring that our janitorial services are regularly maintained at KGH health facilities. The Janitor will work closely under the supervision of the Head Janitor to help provide janitorial support to our facilities, thereby creating a conducive and healthy friendly environment for all. The Janitor will be required to perform regular and daily cleaning activities in the Hospital according to PIH/MOHS standards and procedures in order to ensure hygiene and disinfection of materials and surfaces.

The Janitor also checks on cleaning supplies and replenish stock; wipe down furniture using different cleaning products and strictly follow all IPC protocols. Under the general direction of the Head Janitor, cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing tasks related to hygiene and disinfection according to protocols applied in the service, knowing and applying specific hygiene protocols and security rules .This includes but are not limited to the following:

  Maintaining clean and disinfected, the infrastructures allocated to his/her position including the furniture, doors, walls and floor and some medical material (rooms of patients, of consultation, laboratory, operating theatre, delivery room, mortuary, waiting room, staff room, storage room, kitchen, bathroom and latrines) applying specific protocols and using the tools and equipment provided. Cleaning floors, equipment, beds, toilets and showers according to protocols and schedule

  • Collecting and evacuating waste produced by medical structures to the designated site, previously sorted by medical staff and emptying out dustbins as often as necessary to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment
  • Raising awareness on hygiene and sanitation measures amongst patients, visitors, staff, mothers to use correctly the water distribution points, latrines, hand washing points and washing areas in collaboration with the nursing and health promotion team.
  • Ensuring proper use, storage and maintenance of the equipment and tools provided. Ensuring availability of hygiene and sanitation products, and draws up orders for on-going needs.
  • Reporting any repair or maintenance work needed related to hygiene to the supervisor, as well as any relevant information related to his/her responsibilities
  • Perform other departmental duties as assigned by the supervisor when the need arises
  • Collaborate with other team members to achieve departmental objectives, maintaining good team spirit and interdepartmental objectives

    Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

    Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behavior 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

    Education and Work Experience Requirements

    • 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 Janitor Work Seriously
    • Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful condition
    • Familiar with waste handling procedures and safety practices is a plus
    • Technical Certificate, desirable specialization in Hygiene and sanitation
    • 2+ years of experience as a Laundry attendant, or a similar role, with hands-on implementation experience at healthcare facilities in collaboration with the MOHS in Sierra Leone
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability and motivation to work on-site at healthcare facilities in rural Sierra Leone.
    • Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is an added advantage.
    • Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor

      Preferred:

      • Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of improving compliance with national Ministry of Health standards.
      • WASSCE/or certification in waste management, environmental hygiene, or Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) will be an added advantage.
      • Previous experience working as a Janitor.

        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 Wednesday, September 5th 2025.