Vacancy Announcement

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.

The Incinerator Assistant is key member of the Operations department and plays roles of ensuring waste at the waste zone are properly incinerated/disposed off. The Incinerator Assistant works closely under the supervision of the Environmental Health Team Supervisor to help provide clean and friendly facility.

• Ensure safe operation of the incinerator and other equipment associated with the waste zone area.
• Ensure that only appropriate wastes are incinerated, and that inappropriate wastes are removed and handled accordingly .
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the incinerator in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation
• Ensure supplies for the proper functioning of the waste zone are always available and request from EHT Supervisor to before stocking out.
• Must wear protective clothing (overalls, boots, gloves, protective glasses and masks
• Responsible for transporting or receiving waste at the waste zone
• Provides inventory of their tools and equipment every month and informs supervisor about material loss, stolen or that should be replaced
• Direct colleauges and other staff on where and how to deposit waste when brought at the waste zone.
• Document and maintain waste zone records.
• Responsible to work safely and maintain set quality standards when performing job; report any potential hazards, faults or problems to the Environmental health team supervisor.
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good team spirit and interdepartmental objectives

Performs other departmental duties as assigned by the EHT Supervisor /Ops focal point person as and when the needed

• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Disciplined and ready to take the Incinerator Porter work seriously
• Must be able to read and write- formal certificate in IT, Electrial and Electronics is an added advantage.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
• Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions
• Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor
• Demonstrate ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff, the patient that we serve and partners
• Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is an added advantage.