Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:

Mental Health Community Health Worker *2

Work Location:

Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Community Base Program

Report to:

Mental Health & Psychosocial Assistant

Requisition Number:

4917

Line Management

NO

Position Overview

The mental Health Community Health Worker provides home-based care, they have a big role to play in supporting patients and communities, including educating patients and community members, providing psychological and social support, serving as the link between the clinic and the community, and performing home and street visits. He/she works as part of a large clinical team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers. A CHW should seek information from other team members when necessary. He/she notices the needs of his/her patients, patients' families, and other community members and makes referrals to appropriate clinic staff when necessary.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide patients and the community with accurate information about MH disorders and work with patients to help them live healthily by counseling them, answering their questions about their disease, bringing them to the hospital for care and medicine, helping them take their medicine, teaching them how to prevent further spread of the disease and being a reliable friend through the course of their illness.
• Be empathetic toward patients and their families. Be caring, non-judgmental, and respectful, and avoid letting personal attitudes and beliefs interfere with the care of patients.
• Correct misunderstandings about MH disorders and work to reduce stigma and discrimination against sick people.
• Record patient information using forms and submit forms to your supervisor.
• Precisely and accurately record all information requested by the MH program supervisor for the weekly update report.
• Conduct yourself professionally and appropriately with clinic staff and patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and never release patient information to another individual under any circumstances.
• Report any major issues or concerns about a patient's health or your work to your supervisor.
• Obey the policies and protocols set forth by Partners in Health.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Preferably must have completed BECE or high school certificate (WASSCE).

• Commitment to social justice and human right.
• Should be exemplary, honest, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Must be able to read and write in English as well as add and subtract using basic math.
• Should be willing, able, and motivated to serve his/her community and dedicated to caring for and supporting mentally ill 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 CHW tasks as outlined in the scope of work
• Should be interested in community health and development
• Should be a good mobilizer and communicator
• Should be involved in community projects in the past
• Must be at least 18 years old

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 (MOH), 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.

Method of application

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 Wednesday, November 18th, 2026.