Janitor

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Janitor

Department: Administration

Based in Freetown

Reports to the Receptionist

Posted on Thursday 16th April 2026

Who We Are

PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!

What are we looking for?

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Collaboration: You can work independently but thrive within a team.

Trust: You trust that your manager and team will have your back and care deeply about gaining that same trust from your teammates

Pragmatism: You dive in and maintain momentum even when things are ambiguous, and you do not let perfect get in the way of good enough.

Honesty: You are not afraid to speak up and speak your mind.

Measurement: You set clear and challenging goals and hold yourself accountable to driving measurable results.

Commitment: You are independent and a free thinker, but you’re ready to buy in the direction of the team and commit to its success.

Summary of the Position (JANITOR):

SUPPORT PROGRAM, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TEAMS

• Assist the receptionist with the circulation of information and correspondence.
• Support the setting up of meetings to ensure that they have what is required -stationery, refreshments and equipment both within and outside of the office
• Help with the office photocopying ensuring formal requests are received and use is tracked and requested
• Support the receptionist to maintain the reception area, if need be received, and record visitors/staff entry and exit and ensure visitors are assisted promptly
• Support the Administration staff in purchasing items as requested, providing receipts for anything purchased.
• Support the team through the running of errands as requested

MAINTAIN THE OFFICE PREMISES, BOTH IN AND OUT

• Ensure that all aspects of the building and surroundings are always clean and safe. Careful not to damage delicate equipment
• Report all repairs and maintenance issues to the receptionist in a timely and clear way. Follow up where necessary
• Ensure that there are enough and correct cleaning materials available, informing the receptionist on time what materials are needed well before they run out
• Ensure the building is properly secured at the end of the day and open at the beginning of the day
• Ensure that the rubbish is correctly stored prior to disposal, and then disposed of in safe way

RUN AND MAINTAIN THE GENERATOR

• Ensure that the generator is running when there is no national grid (EDSA), reverting to national grid (EDSA) when available
• Track the use of the generator and the amount of fuel and oil used each week and report to the receptionist. 
• Support the receptionist to ensure there is continuous fuel and oil supply for the generator
• Report on all repairs/maintenance needs of the generator to the receptionist
• Support the receptionist to prepare in advance routine service documentation
• Keep the generator secure, safe and clean always

OTHER DUTIES

• Keep the receptionist informed and updated on all office related issues
• Undertake other duties related to your position

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in hotel, motel or guest house cleaning experience
• Experience in operating and running a generator
• Must be able to read and write
• Must be able to move and lift light objects around
• Must have completed and have proof of high school certificate

Interested and qualified individuals should submit their Curriculum Vitae and Application letter to: The Human Resources/Administrative Coordinator, Population Services International-Sierra Leone, 3 Fadika Drive, IMATT-Hill Station, Freetown, or via email to recruitment@psi-sl.org The deadline for the submission of applications is Friday 1st May 2026 by 5PM GMT.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.