Job Description

Job Title:  

Surgical Community Health Officer (SACHO) (X2)

Work Location:

KGH/MOCE

Department:

Clinical

Report to:

Obstetrics/ Gynaecology Lead

Requisition No:

 4759

Line Management

No

Open to Applicants without Government Pin Codes

Position Overview

• In order to be successful for this role, the candidate must have completed his/her mandatory internship and be fully licensed to practice as a SACHO or Clinical Surgical Officer in Sierra Leone
• The SACHO will work collaboratively with the specialist obstetricians/gynaecologists, general surgical team, nursing/midwifery teams at the Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) and the local district health authorities to provide clinical care and to strengthen the health system for surgical care in Kono district.
• This is a national position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the OBGYNs, Specialist Surgeon and MoHS Surgical MO to provide comprehensive Obstetric and Gynecological care for KGH and Wellbody Clinic, according to current guidelines.
• Provide surgical/ non-surgical clinical care for patients throughout their maternity episode: from referral to diagnosis, outpatient and inpatient management. Including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, family planning and gynecological care
• Carry out daily rounds in the MCOE with the clinical team, midwives and nurses.
• Perform weekly on call duties in collaborations with others clinicians assigned to the maternity department, in order to ensure continuous 24 hours coverage
• Perform clinical teaching, mentorship and capacity building of theatre staff, midwives, CHOs, nurses and students working within and supporting the maternity department
• Support, teach and mentor the maternity theatre teams and others surgical teams in different aspects of daily surgical care
• Support, implement and maintain the Infection Prevention Control protocols by directly supervising care the care in all the maternity departments, and supporting with the same in minor, main theatres and wound care clinic if called upon to do so
• Work in collaboration with the MoHS staff to provide the best obstetric and gynae care to all the patients within your remit as a SACHO
• Ensure and maintain the maternity theatre database in collaboration with the MEQ team.
• Ensure that all documentation in relation to patient care in the maternity department is completed to the highest standard
• Maintain high standards of care for all patients and escalate potential problems to your supervisor
• Other duties as delegated to you by your line manager.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with your line manager.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• BSc Clinical Sciences (Surgery/Obstetrics) – Clinical Surgical Officer  OR
• Diploma in Surgery & Obstetrics – SACHO Programme (Required).
• License to practice as a SACHO or Clinical Surgical Officer
• Ability to work well in a team, be dependable, flexible, hardworking and time conscious
• Experience in managing high risk pregnancies, complicated deliveries and performing caesarean sections
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given
• A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must not hold dual employment.
• Willing to live and work fulltime in Kono, Sierra Leone (Required).

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is 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 currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond.

Misconduct Disclosure

Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

Misconduct Disclosure

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, July 31st, 2026.