Sierra Leone
Partners in Health – Sierra Leone
Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, marketing, or public health.
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Two or more years of experience with social behavior change communications and project management.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
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The Volunteer will live in a private quarter within a housing facility in the Kono District. The housing facility offers electricity, running water, a shared kitchen, and a security guard. Breakfast and dinner are served daily at the housing facility. Frequent work-related travel is expected between Freetown and Kono, and any travel outside of the duty station will be covered by the partner. The Volunteer will take public transit to and from work each day, often a mini-bus or a kekeh (a three-wheeled vehicle).
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Health
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Sierra Leone
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PCR
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Provide program management support to the hospital’s expansion and operational plan.
Serve as a liaison between PIH-SL and Koidu Government Hospital department leads to align strategies and priorities.
Support logistics and visits from high-level donors, partners, and government officials.
Identify opportunities to improve patient experience, follow-up, and continuity of care.
Create and conduct training for an integrated social support program for use by 120+ community health workers.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as local health outreach trips and supporting PIH-SL leadership in additional duties as assigned.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with the PIH-SL staff to assess operational needs and develop a holistic health system that meets the community’s priorities.
Peace Corps/Sierra Leone will equip you with Krio language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Apply your program management skills to make a positive impact on maternal and child health in Sierra Leone.
Learn Krio through daily interactions and dedicated tutoring.
Enjoy living in a multi-cultural environment while building lasting connections with community members.
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As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
