Social Worker

Social work
Sierra Leone, Kono District
June 17, 2026
Full Time
Application ends: July 1, 2026

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Job Description

                                           Vacancy Announcement 

Job Title:   Social Worker 
Work Location:Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)  
Department:Operations 
Report to: Social Work Lead 
Requisition Number:4783
Line Management No
Position Overview
The  Social Worker (SW) serves as a link and accompanier between clinicians, and patients or patients’ relatives at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH). The SW primarily serves to accompany and check on vulnerable patients admitted to the wards during their hospitalization.   Social Worker is a staunch patient advocate, who provides for/addresses patient’s social needs, to ensure that patients receive proper care and are not charged unofficial or illegal fees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
    • Act as patients’ advocate
    • Assess and identify vulnerable patients, and link them with the available social support program.
    • Receive referral information and instructions from the Hospital Social Work Lead or clinical leads
    • Accompany patients through Koidu Government Hospital, counseling patients on the process and insisting on correct, legal costs of treatment.
    • Visit vulnerable patients who have been admitted each working day, counsel them on their conditions and note questions, concerns, and information about their social problems, and discuss them with the Hospital Social Work Lead or Clinical Lead.
    • Liaise with nurses and administrators to ensure proper care of patients and continue with good relationships and teamwork
  • Additional Responsibilities:
  • Assist patient with discharge process home or; referrals to outside facilities
  • Liaise with PIH Finance and SHIS Department
  • Perform such other duties, related to the department, project, and/or job description, as may be required by the Hospital Social Work Lead. 
Education and Work Experience Requirements: 
  • Preferably must have completed an Ordinary National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Social work or related field of study.
  •  Experience in Social Work preferred
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, must be able to take initiative and problem-solve, be a creative thinker, and must be flexible.
  • Ability to work well with a team, be dependable, and hard-working.
  • Ability to be adaptable and function in a busy work environment.
  • Commitment to social justice and human rights.
  • Must NOT hold dual employment from private or national consolidated funds. 
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 Wednesday ,  July 1st  , 2026.

 

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