District Clinical Mentor Supervisor

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Internal & External 

General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone 

GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and  vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions,  with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health  (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply,  urban WASH focusing on faecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment,  and the promotion of decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community  led social and behavioural change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown),  Kambia, Bombali, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Charity: Water,  FCDO and Community Foundation of Ireland (CFI). 

On this note, GOAL Sierra Leone would like to invite well experienced and professional applicants for  the undermentioned position: 

SCOPE OF WORK 

GOAL, in collaboration with Kenema//Kambia DHMT piloted decentralized clinical mentorship using  the current MOHS structure, using chiefdom supervisors and midwives to provide mentorship in  CHPs and MCHPs. This is contributing to the programme Government of Sierra Leone’s effort (GoSL)  to improve the quality, availability, and accessibility of reproductive, maternal, new-born, child, and  adolescent health services. There is also a focus on improving the quality of data especially at the  PHU level. 

GOAL is recruiting for one Clinical Mentor Supervisor (CMS) for the Irish Aid Clinical mentorship  pilot in Western Area, Urban (Freetown). The CMS will be responsible for ensuring that core  components of the clinical mentorship by Clincal mentors and midwives are followed, document  any adaptation to the original concept and act as the main focal point at the district level.  

This position is needed urgently so applications will be processed as they are received.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY  

• With support from the HPM, work with the DHMT to support the clinical mentorship pilot  providing direct mentorship and on-the-job training to the district supervisors and  midwives in 18 PHUs in Freetown, Western Area Urban. 
• Provide direct support in collecting, collating and of all monitoring data related to the clinical  mentorship pilot.  
• Provide support to troubleshoot mentees on the mentorship topics. 
• Link with the community facilitators to provide feedback loop to the communities about  improvement of healthcare workers’ competencies in collaboration with the DHMT.  • Support the DHMT and facility staff on meaningful supportive supervision under the  guidance from the health programme manager. 
• Carry out regular spot checks to PHUs to see how the mentors are delivering the mentorship  package. 
• Contribute to the monthly PHU-in charges meetings and feedback perspectives and analysis  of health data from targeted facilities. 
• Support and contribute to the regular on-going monitoring of the clinical mentorship and  documentation to prove the concept of the clinical mentorship. 
• Ensure that regular updates on the progress of the mentorship pilot is shared with the DHMT  and senior GOAL team. 
• Ensure that senior members of the DHMT and especially those chosen to lead on this are  aware of what is going on with regards the mentorship 
• Document learning and share with senior GOAL health team colleagues. 

REQUIREMENTS :

To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements. 

•  Midwife or CHO 
• Undertaken the Newborn and Mother Health (NMH) training. 
• At least 5 years’ experience of working in a clinical setting. 
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise others. 
• Experience in providing clinical mentorship/trainings in Sierra Leone, including on RMNCAH related areas is preferred. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems. • Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required. 

General terms and conditions 

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to  ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL  also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating  to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or  organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job  with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police  clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.  

Accountability within GOAL 

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of  integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following  key areas of accountability:

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct,  health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour  protocols. 
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings  within our programming area. 
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner. 

If you have these skills and interested in joining our committed and dynamic Health Team, please  send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie. on or before 5:30 pm – February1st 2024, please note that a copy of the application letter must be sent to the NGO Desk Officer,  Ministry of Labour, New England or emailed to: employmentdesk71@gmail.com 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. 

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL.  Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of  accountability:  

1. Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct,  health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour  protocols.  
2. Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings  within our programming area;  
3. Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner. 

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must  be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and  failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of  the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous  background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates. 

GOAL provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on  the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.  

“FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”