Social support Distributor

by Partners In Health

in English, Mathematics
Full Time
Kono
January 31, 2024

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    January 31, 2024
  • Location
    Kono
  • Expiration date
    February 9, 2024
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Organization
    Partners in Health
  • Required Languages
    English

Job Description

 

                  Vacancy Announcement
Job title:    Social support Distributor –ANP 
Work Location: Kono 
Department: Community Based Program
Reports to:  Acute Need Program Officer 
Line Management  No
Requisition # 4106
Application Status External Advert
Organisation 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, Russia, 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.
Position Overview
The Acute Needs Program Distributor is responsible for the distribution of ANP committee approved acute needs support to clients.  This is a community-based position. He /She works closely with CHWs, field supervisors, social workers, Facility based officers and the finance team to ensure patients gets their support.  The person in this position should be someone who is a good communicator and an advocate with Acute Needs Program staff, PIH colleagues, and most importantly clients. This person must be very well organized, motivated, reliable, and passionate about patient care. Field based work is limited within PIH supported facilities and communities served by CHWs. 

  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Ensure that approved support is distributed following the ANP Committee decision.
  •   Deliver services agreed upon by the ANP committee to beneficiaries; receive clients’ consent and signature when support is distributed
  • Maintain client confidentiality and be empathetic towards patients and families.
  • Collect and maintain all necessary receipts; provide all receipts to the ANP Program officer and finance team 
  • Follow-up of services that are ongoing, such as a new roof or housing
  • Treat all clients with respect, dignity and kindness
  • Adhere to PIH policy and do not accept gifts or payments from clients in the community
  • Works closely with the finance team to ensure clients receive their support 
  • Counsel clients to ensure support is use for the intended purpose
  • Attend all meetings and trainings organized the Community Based Program  
  • Support the nutritionist to procure local items for the preparation of MAM benni mix 
  • Work closely with CHWs , field supervisors and Facility based officers for the distribution of community support ( Cash & non-cash items )  to clients 
  • Coordinate bi-weekly MAM transport reimbursement to mothers /caregivers with support from the finance team 
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Education and Work Experience Requirements 
  • Preferably must have completed WASSCE or high school certificate. 
  • Commitment to social justice and human right.
  • Should be an exemplary, honest, trustworthy, and respectful.
  • Must be able to read and write in English as well as add and subtract using basic maths.
  • Should be willing, able, and motivated to serve his/her community and dedicated to caring and supporting vulnerable patients, family members and the community at large.
  • Must be a permanent resident of the community and willing to work in it.
  • Should be able to perform specified task  as outlined in the scope of work  
  • Should be interested in community health and development
  • Should be a good mobilizer, Counselor  and communicator 
  • Should be involved in community projects in the past 
  • Must be at least 18 years’ old 

Must be residing in Koidu town , Kono district
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. or hard copy at 27/29 Sahr Lebbie   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than Friday 9th February 2024

 

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