Job Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:

Tailor

Work Location:

Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)

Department:

Operations

Report to:

Senior Hygiene Officer

Requisition Number:

4741

Line Management

No.

The Tailor supports the hospital’s laundry operations by repairing, altering, and maintaining uniforms, linens, and fabric-based hospital items. The role ensures all garments and textile materials are safe, functional, and presentable for patient care and staff use. Duties include sewing repairs, size adjustments, stitching labels, and assisting with inventory of linen and uniforms. The Tailor works closely with the laundry team to ensure timely turnaround and high-quality workmanship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair and Alter Hospital Textiles: Mend tears, replace zippers, buttons, and fasteners, and perform alterations on uniforms, linens, drapes, and fabric hospital items.
• Maintain Uniform Appearance: Ensure staff uniforms meet hospital standards for fit, cleanliness, and professional presentation.
• Labeling and Identification: Stitch or attach name tags, department labels, and size identifiers on garments and linen items.
• Support Laundry Operations: Work closely with laundry staff to ensure repaired and altered items are returned promptly and in good condition.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate sewing machines, overlock machines, irons, and other tailoring tools; report any malfunction.
• Quality Control: Inspect linens and garments for damage prior to repair and ensure finished work meets hospital quality and safety standards.
• Inventory Assistance: Monitor supplies such as threads, needles, fabrics, and garment accessories; notify supervisor when stock needs replenishment.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain simple logs of repairs, alterations completed, and materials used.
• Compliance: Follow all hospital infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Education:
  • Completion of basic secondary education (High School or equivalent).
  • Formal training or certificate in tailoring, garment construction, or related vocational skills is an added advantage.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in tailoring, garment repair, or alterations.
  • Experience working in an institutional setting such as a hospital, hotel, or laundry service is preferred.
  • Familiarity with sewing machines, overlock machines, and industrial ironing equipment is desirable

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

• Proficient in hand sewing and operating sewing machines, overlock machines, and pressing/ironing equipment.
• Ability to perform garment alterations, repairs, and fabric adjustments with accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of textile types and appropriate repair techniques.
• Ability to follow garment patterns, measurement guides, and repair instructions.

Quality & Safety Competencies

• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality stitching and finishing.
• Ability to inspect garments and linens for defects or wear.
• Understanding of hospital Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) procedures related to laundry and textiles.
• Safe handling of needles, sharp tools, and equipment.

Organizational Skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple repair requests efficiently.
• Good recordkeeping skills for tracking repairs, alterations, and material usage.
• Time management skills to ensure timely turnaround of items.

Interpersonal & Workplace Competencies

• Good communication skills when working with laundry staff and hospital departments.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and respect for confidentiality.

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 equityPartners 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, May 13, 2026