Job Description

Job Title:

Neonatologist/Pediatrician

Work Location:

Primarily based in KONO, could also be required to work at other PIH SL sites as necessary

Department:

Clinical

Report to:

Medical Director RMNCAH

Requisition No:

4722

Line Management

NO

Position Overview

This position is for a board-certified Neonatologist pediatrician who would work as a member of the Pediatrics team and within the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH). This position at PIH is an international position for an experienced Neonatologist who would lead the Neonatal ICU and provide bedside clinical care and services to newborns. The spectrum of work may include critical care for Neonates but also the rest of pediatric population if needed in collaboration with the rest of the team. He or she will work closely with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation on the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, care delivery systems improvement related to neonatal health and neonatal services, medical education initiatives, as well as publishable quality improvement and research studies. This individual will equally work with the PIH-SL clinical leadership team and provide support to the clinical leadership and the broader PIH leadership to advance PIH’s core mission of health systems strengthening in Sierra Leone

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Clinical care and teaching (80%)

• Daily round
• Provide high-quality clinical care services in the neonatal wards (NICU):

• Experience in Neonatal critical care, including pre-term babies and newborn complications:

1. Central line catherization (internal jugular, subclavian, femoral and tunneling) for neonates and children

2. Point of care ultrasound and transfontanelle USS for newborn

3. Preliminary echocardiography

4. Proficiency in airway management skills and invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in neonates.

5. Umbilical vein catheterization in newborn

• Work collaboratively with the obstetric/ maternity team and Primary Health Care Units (PHUs), to improve Perinatal care.
• Bedside teaching, mentoring and supervision of junior medical and nursing teams working with him/her and will devote time to this activity regularly.
• Work with department of clinical education on the development and delivery of a longitudinal didactic curriculum for physicians, nurses and clinical officers, as may be required.
• Conduct regular and rigorous case reviews to share experience and good practices
• The post holder would undertake educational outreach visits and provide support/advice to other facilities providing any level of health services within Kono region (PHUs) or in Partners in Health supported facilities in Sierra Leone as may be required.
• Quality Improvement and Research: Develop and support quality improvement and research initiatives in child health and neonatology, organize mortality/morbidity reviews, review for service utilization data etc.
• Optimize patient care through the effective interpretation and use of electronic medical records and other data sources.

1. Leadership and administration (20%)

• Lead by example, embodying the values of PIH, including: doing whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service to our patients; treating every member of our organization and community with equal respect and dignity; fostering a sense of generosity and teamwork; and working patiently, yet persistently, to accompany our government partners to achieve our shared goals.
• Work with other members of the clinical leadership team in the development and implementation of clinical governance, guidelines and protocols including clinical audit and risk management/patient safety processes, maternal death and surveillance review / perinatal-neonatal death and surveillance review’s weekly/monthly meetings, Infection prevention control, Microbiological and antimicrobial resistance surveillance and response to infectious diseases outbreaks.
• Attend leadership meetings within MCOE and KGH with both PIH-SL and MOHS as may be required
• Attend weekly Clinical Ops Meetings at KGH
• Participate in the effective and appropriate management of resources within the department.
• Support systems improvement effort for the pediatrics department

1. Other duties as delegated to you by your line manager that fall within the scope of work and role level.

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 the post holder.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with post graduate/residency training in Pediatrics with Master of Advanced Studies in Neonatology
• Board certification is required.
• Valid medical license and registration with the Sierra Leone or country of origin Medical and Dental Council.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Neonatology with at least two years of clinical experience in a low-resource health care setting is required
• Experience in treating malnutrition, malaria, HIV/ AIDS and other tropical diseases is required.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive and competent quality care in an extremely stressful environment is required.
• Proficiency in English is required
• Proven commitment to social justice and passion for serving the poor and vulnerable
• Ability to live in Kono - Sierra Leone full-time

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

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 Thursday, March 26, 2026.