Surgical assistant Community Health Officer

Clinical Surgical Officer
Sierra Leone, Kono District
October 19, 2026
Full Time
Application ends: November 2, 2026

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Job Title:   Surgical  assistant Community Health Officer
Work Location:Kono District, Sierra Leone Surgical  assistant Community Health OfficerSurgical  assistant Community Health Officer
Department:Clinical 
Report to: General Surgeon 
Requisition Number:4902
Line Management No
Position Overview
As a Surgical assistant community health officer at Partners In Health Sierra Leone, you will work collaboratively with specialist surgeon, the local district health authorities at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH), and our surrounding health centers and community, in order to provide clinical care and to strengthen the health system for surgical care. You will advance PIH’s current Health systems strengthening efforts by managing and actively supporting clinical will provide training on infection disease control and will develop clinical learning programs for hospital staff, focusing on safe patient care to meet national and international standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Work in collaboration with the Surgeon and MO to provide comprehensive surgical care for KGH according to current guidelines.
  • Provide surgical clinical care for patients throughout their clinical course: from initial assessment, diagnosis to the definitive management plan
  • Carry out daily ward round in different surgical wards with MO, nurses and report to the surgeon 
  • Perform on call duties in collaboration with others clinicians assigned to surgical department, to ensure continuous coverage.
  • Perform clinical teaching, mentorship and capacity building of MO, clinicians, nurses and students
  • Support the theatre team  in different aspects of daily surgical care
  • Support in implementation and maintenance of the Infection Prevention Control protocols by directly supervising the care in surgical wards, minor, and main theatres.
  • Work in collaboration with the MoHS staff to provide the best surgical care to all patients.
  • Ensure and maintain the surgical database in collaboration with the MEQ team. 
  • Carry out any additional duties assigned by your supervisor that fall within the remit of a ESO
  • Participate in quality improvement projects 
Education and Work Experience Requirements: 
  • BSc Clinical Sciences (Surgery/Obstetrics) – Clinical Surgical Officer   OR 
  • Diploma in Surgery – SACHO Programme (Required). 
  • License to practice as a SACHO or Clinical Surgical Officer
  • Ability to work well in a team, be dependable, flexible, hardworking and time conscious
  • Experience in managing high risk pregnancies, complicated deliveries and performing caesarean sections 
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given
  • A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) 
  • Must not hold dual employment.
  • Willing to live and work fulltime in Kono, Sierra Leone (Required). 
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 Monday,  November 2nd, 2026.