District Clinical Mentor

Job Title: District Clinical Mentor

Location: Moyamba 1

Report to: District Delivery Manager

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

GOAL was first operational in Sierra Leone in 1999, the current country programme has a strategic focus on health (health system strengthening and adolescent sexual reproductive health), water and sanitation systems (faecal sludge management, sanitation marketing & water infrastructure) and Protection. GOAL is currently working in seven districts in Sierra Leone.

GOAL is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible, and enthusiastic professional to work within the Health Team as a District Clinical Mentor based in Moyamba. Under the supervision of the District Delivery Managers, the District Clinical Mentor will work closely with the District Delivery Manager to provide direct clinical mentorship/training and Support to the DHMT and facility staff.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Clinical Health Officer or Midwife with at least five years’ experience. You will possess sound knowledge of district health systems in Sierra Leone and have experience of delivering training and mentoring in clinic environments. Excellent English and Krio language proficiency, both written and spoken. Good numerical and IT skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, database, Power Point; Microsoft 365 – is highly desired). NGO experience is a plus.

Are you interested? If you believe you have the required skills and experience; and excited to join our committed and dynamic Health team, please send your cover letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@sl.goal.ie on or before Tuesday, 16^th March 2021 at 4:30pm. A full job description is available on request – please send an email to fjmasuba@sl.goal.ie  and copy  afofana@sl.goal.ie

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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their Applications.