Mental Health Community Health Worker

About the role

Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting a Mental Health Community Health Worker for its Community Base Program in Kono District, Sierra Leone. The worker provides home-based care, supports patients and communities, educates them about mental health disorders and acts as a link between the clinic and the community. The post reports to the Mental Health & Psychosocial Assistant and sits within a larger clinical team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and social workers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide accurate information on mental health disorders and counsel patients, helping them access care and medicines and learn how to prevent further spread of the disease
• Be empathetic, caring and non-judgmental, and work to reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental health conditions
• Record patient information on forms and submit them to the supervisor, including the weekly update report
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and report major health or work concerns to the supervisor
• Follow PIH policies and protocols and act professionally with clinic staff and patients

Required profile

• At least 18 years old and preferably a BECE or WASSCE certificate
• Permanent resident of the community and willing to work there
• Good mobilizer and communicator, with past involvement in community projects
• Commitment to social justice and human rights, honesty and trustworthiness

Required skills

• Ability to read and write in English
• Basic addition and subtraction

Candidates apply through the Partners In Health employment website, including the names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three referees by 12:00 GMT on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. References and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks, are required.