A Community Health Officer (CHO) generally applies his/her medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and management of patients that flows into the Wellbody Clinic or Koidu Government Hospital and any of the Wellbody Alliance/Partners in Health affiliated health facility.

He/she does this thoroughly following the principles of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation where ever applicable to find out the actual cause of disease, and also utilizing the appropriate laboratory work. He/she should consult the medical officers for discussion on patient’s care plan in some critical cases, respecting patient’s privacy and confidentiality as much as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific Responsibilities:

Responding to medical/health problems presented by patients, including proper history taking, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, admissions and referral as appropriate.

Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.

Promoting continuous medical education amongst other junior clinical staff.

Provide mentorship to other junior staff.

Provide 24 hours hospital coverage on specific days a month as assigned.

Week-end coverage one weekend a month as assigned.

Work specific shifts, including night shifts, as assigned on the duty roster.

Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment.

Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. Specific surgical procedures and specialist investigations as and when with the help of the nursing staff.

Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment is giving to the patients, and also promotes health education.

Ensures that all emergency cases are prioritized and seen appropriately regardless of the time of the day.

Be willing to work long and unpredictable hours dictated by the needs of the patients.

Perform other duties related to the role, department or project as may be required by the Clinician in-charge.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Diploma in community Health Medicine with 2-3 years’ work experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical practices and ethics in line with the Medical and Dental Council of Sierra Leone
• Ability to live and work full-time in Kono district.
• Commitment to Social Justice.