Sierra Leone Health Service Commission

Sierra Leone Health Service Commission The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission Act of 2011.

Being an ACT to provide for the establishment of the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission to assist the Ministry responsible for health in the delivery of affordable and improved healthcare services to the people of Sierra Leone for other related matters.

This week marks DAY ELEVEN & TWELVE of the interview in the Western Area Regions for the recruitment of 3,000 Health Wor...
24/07/2026

This week marks DAY ELEVEN & TWELVE of the interview in the Western Area Regions for the recruitment of 3,000 Health Workers under the Ministry of Health.
The Western Area Urban District (WAUD) on the 21st July, and Western Area Rural District (WARD) on the 23rd July, 2026.

List of cadres interviewed for both WAUD & WARD
•Nursing Officer
•State Registered Nurse (SRN)
•State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN)
•Maternal and Child Health Attendant (MCHA)
•Midwife

During each session, the Chairman of the Commission would call the panelists to order, followed by individual silent prayers. His remarks emphasised fairness, transparency and merit-based procedures in the interviews. Interview guidelines and procedures are always reviewed before it begins.

The Deputy Director for the Western Area Rural District Office guided the invited candidates on the set rules and regulations to observe during the interview process. All candidates are to be properly dressed in the appropriate uniform, complete the Interview Attendance Registration process, and present the original copies of all academic certificates and required documents.

The Executive Secretary of the Commission expressed gratitude to the candidates for their efforts to attend the interview. She encouraged them to observe the rules explained to them. She also informed the public that preferential treatment and necessary support would be extended to pregnant women and lactating mothers to ensure their comfort and convenience throughout the interview exercise.

The Director for Human Resource for Health (HRH) in the Ministry of Health, and her representatives were in attendance in both sessions. Also representatives from the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) and other partner institutions were equally in attendance.

The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission remains committed to conducting a credible, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process aimed at strengthening the human resource capacity of the Ministry of Health.

See Photos below for the two-day interview this week.

Yesterday and today marked DAY NINE and DAY TEN of the nationwide interview and recruitment exercise for 3,000 health wo...
16/07/2026

Yesterday and today marked DAY NINE and DAY TEN of the nationwide interview and recruitment exercise for 3,000 health workers, under the Ministry of Health.

The sessions were successfully held as follows:

DAY NINE 15th July 2026 at the SLHSC Southern Regional Office, Bo.

DAY TEN 16th July 2026 at the School of Midwifery, Kenema, Eastern Region

The following cadres successfully completed their interviews:

State Enrolled Community Health Nurse
Maternal and Child Health Attendant(MCHA)
Nursing Officer
Midwife
Nurse Anaesthetist
State Registered Nurse (SRN)

Prior to the commencement of the interviews, the Executive Secretary of the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission (SLHSC), Mrs. Esther Sovula Bah, welcomed the candidates and provided an overview of the Commission. She highlighted its primary mandate: the recruitment of qualified health workers to strengthen the nation’s healthcare system. Mrs. Bah also emphasized the importance of adhering to the appropriate dress code and encouraged all candidates to perform to the best of their abilities.

Representing the Ministry of Health, Mr. Sellu Kelfala elaborated on the interview and ranking process, assuring candidates that it is fair, transparent, and merit-based. He reinforced the need for proper attire and advised the nurses to remain hopeful, professional, and compassionate in their service to patients.

The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission remains steadfast in its commitment to conducting a credible, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process. This initiative aims to strengthen the human resource capacity of the Ministry of Health and enhance the delivery of quality healthcare services across Sierra Leone.

Today marks the DAY EIGHT of the nationwide recruitment and interview exercise for 3,000 health workers under the Minist...
13/07/2026

Today marks the DAY EIGHT of the nationwide recruitment and interview exercise for 3,000 health workers under the Ministry of Health, held on 13th July 2026 at the District Health Management Team (DHMT), Makeni, Bombali District.

The following cadres successfully completed their interviews:

State Enrolled Community Health Nurse
Maternal and Child Health Attendant
Nursing Officer
Midwife
Nurse Anaesthetist
State Registered Nurse (SRN)

Before the commencement of the interview sessions, the Executive Secretary of the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission, Mrs. Esther Sovula Bah, addressed the candidates and reminded them to present the original copies of their academic and professional certificates for verification.

Representing the Ministry of Health, Mr. Sellu Kelfala encouraged candidates to remain honest and transparent throughout the recruitment process. He also urged them to persevere and approach the interviews with confidence and integrity.

The Head of ICT at the Ministry of Health, Mr. Capri Lonko Koroma, provided candidates with a detailed explanation of the digital registration and interview process. He highlighted the authenticity, accuracy, and efficiency of the digital system, while emphasizing the importance of each candidate's Application ID, which is essential for both registration and the interview process.

The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission remains steadfast in its commitment to conducting a credible, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process aimed at strengthening the human resource capacity of the Ministry of Health and ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services across Sierra Leone.

This week records DAY FIVE, SIX & SEVEN of the interview for the recruitment of 3,000 Health Workers under the Ministry ...
02/07/2026

This week records DAY FIVE, SIX & SEVEN of the interview for the recruitment of 3,000 Health Workers under the Ministry of Health, held on 30th June, 1st & 2nd July 2026.

Interview Schedules;
DAY FIVE (30th June)
Community Health Officer (CHO)
Community Health Assistant (CHA)

DAY SIX (1st July)
Community Health Technician (CHT)

DAY SEVEN (2nd July)
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M& E)
X-ray Technician

During these sessions, the Chairman of the Comission would call the panelists to order, followed by individual silent prayers. He would deliver remarks with emphasis on fairness, transparency and merit-based procedures in the interviews.

Honourable Simeon Johnny, a representative of the Parliamentary Health Committee, graced the interview sessions on the first two days of interviews held this week. In his capacity as observer and adviser for the process, he expressed gratitude to the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission administration for the set standards to conduct the interviews. He also thanked all representatives for representing their institutions on the interview panel. He further admonished the invited candidates on all required preparations to go through the interview process.

As usual, the Executive Secretary of the commission would admonish invited candidates to ensure they have in hand originals of all required documents. Before the commencement of interviews, she would ask all candidates to present original copies for verification purposes.

The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission remains committed to conducting a credible, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process aimed at strengthening the human resource capacity of the Ministry of Health.

Photos below for the three-day interview this week.

This week marks DAY FOUR and DAY FIVE of the interview stage for the recruitment of 3,000 Technical Health Workers under...
11/06/2026

This week marks DAY FOUR and DAY FIVE of the interview stage for the recruitment of 3,000 Technical Health Workers under the Ministry of Health, held on 9th and 11th June 2026.

The interviews scheduled for these respective dates, covered the cadres of Public Health Superintendent (Higher Cadre) and Public Health Inspector. For the Public Health Superintendent, the online recruitment system recorded over 500 shortlisted candidates, all of whom were invited for interviews. Similarly, for the Public Health Inspector, over 400 shortlisted candidates were recorded and invited for the interview process.

During both interview sessions, the Chairman of the Comission called the panelists to order, after which individual silent prayers were observed. He delivered remarks emphasizing the principles of fairness, transparency, and merit in the conduct of the interviews.

Prior to the commencement of interviews, the Executive Secretary of the Commission advised all shortlisted candidates to present original copies of their required documents for verification purposes.

Honourable Bernadette Wuyatta Songa, Chairlady of the Parliamentary Health Committee, graced the interview sessions on the 9th June, in her supervisory and assessment capacity to observe the process. During her visit, she advised the Commission to consider providing preferential treatment and necessary support to pregnant women and lactating mothers to ensure their comfort and convenience throughout the interview exercise.

The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission remains committed to conducting a credible, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process aimed at strengthening the human resource capacity of the Ministry of Health.

Photos Below for Both Days.

The 21st of May was scheduled for Day Three of the Interview Stage of the first-ever online recruitment exercise for the...
22/05/2026

The 21st of May was scheduled for Day Three of the Interview Stage of the first-ever online recruitment exercise for the employment of 3,000 technical health workers under the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Below is the list of cadres that completed their interviews:
Assistant Nutritionist
Health Coordinator
Health Education Officer
Medical Equipment Technician
Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer
Medical Laboratory Scientific Technician

As usual, the Chairman of the Commission called the panelists to order, followed by individual silent prayers. Further discussions were held on the various pre-agreed standards for proper clarification, especially for the new cadre leads.

Honourable Bernadette Wuyatta Songa, Chairlady of the Parliamentary Health Committee, graced the interview session. She commended the Senior Management of the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission, particularly the Chairman and the Executive Secretary, for the successful coordination of the interview process from the previous sessions up to this stage. She further reinforced the Chairman’s emphasis on transparency and fairness throughout the recruitment process.

Representatives and cadre leads from all participating institutions were present to conduct the interviews.

The Executive Secretary of the Commission thanked all representatives present, especially Honourable Bernadette Wuyatta Songa, Chairlady of the Parliamentary Health Committee, for honouring the invitation despite her busy schedule. Prior to the commencement of the interviews, the Executive Secretary also advised all shortlisted candidates to prepare original copies of all required documents for verification purposes.

Photos below:

Today marks Day Two of the Interview Stage of the first-ever online recruitment for the employment of 3,000 technical he...
07/05/2026

Today marks Day Two of the Interview Stage of the first-ever online recruitment for the employment of 3,000 technical health workers under the Ministry of Health (MoH).

As scheduled for today, 7th May 2026, below is the list of cadres that completed their interviews:
Nutritionist
Pharmacist
Dental Therapist Nurse
Dental Lab Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy
Cold Chain Technician

The Chairman of the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission (SLHSC) called the panel members to order for the official opening of today’s interview session. Individual silent prayers were observed, followed by discussions on the agreed standards that panellists must adhere to throughout the interview process.

Representatives and all concerned cadre leads from the participating institutions were present to conduct the interviews.

Prior to the commencement of the interviews, the Executive Secretary of the SLHSC delivered a keynote address to all invited candidates. As usual, emphasis was placed on the need to produce original copies of all required documents for verification purposes.

Photos below:

The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission (SLHSC) has Officially Commenced the Interview Stage of the First-ever Online...
16/04/2026

The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission (SLHSC) has Officially Commenced the Interview Stage of the First-ever Online Recruitment Process, aimed at employing 3000 health workers under the Ministry of Health (MoH). This exercise began today, 16th April, 2026, at the main Secretariat building of SLHSC in Freetown.

Interview Cadres for DAY ONE;
Hospital Secretary
Health Information Officer

Representatives on Interview Panel:
Senior Management/Commissioners of SLHSC.
Director, Directorate of Human Resource Management in the Ministry of Health (MoH),
Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) and
Civil Society Organization

The Chairman of the Commission officially opened the session with a warm welcome and appreciated all panel members for their presence and commitment. He emphasized the importance of maintaining Fairness, Transparency and Integrity throughout the interview process. He further expressed hope for a successful completion of the entire recruitment process.

The Director, Directorate of Human Resource Management in the Ministry of Health (MoH), expressed gratitude to the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission administration for commencing interviews, despite the unfolding challenges. Further expressed desire for a successful outcome of the interview.

The Executive Secretary of SLHC amicably admonished the invited candidates.
She emphasized that candidates must ensure to have the originals of all required documents that were previously communicated by the Commission administration.

Photos Below...

The Defence Medical Services (DMS) of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces holds a Certification Ceremony on Friday...
13/04/2026

The Defence Medical Services (DMS) of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces holds a Certification Ceremony on Friday, 10th April, 2026 at the Benguma Barracks. A batch of 450 rigorously trained civilian healthcare workers, from many different cadres including Medical Officers were certified. The occasion marks the end of a two-week intense training of the recruited healthcare workers. This initiative is born to improve healthcare service delivery in all DMS centres across Sierra Leone, especially at the 34 Military Hospital. It is also a profound endeavour set to achieve the healthcare initiative of the Government, under the Leadership of His Excellency Retired Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.

The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission (SLHSC), was well represented by the Executive Secretary, Madam Esther Sovula, to honour the occasion. Also, the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, the Deputy Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Surgeon General and representative from Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) were all in attendance. Most Importantly, The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, the Key Guest of Honour, presided over the Ceremony.

Madam Esther Sovula served as the First Speaker, a Key Leader of a Recruiting Body - SLHSC. In her statement, she extended warm greeting on behalf of the Commission’s Administration, acknowledging the presence of H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio and all Distinguished Guests.

She clearly stated the mandate of the Commission: to identify, recruit, and help shape individuals who possess not only academic qualifications but also the character and commitment required to serve our nation with excellence. This mandate jointly supports the purpose of the recruitment and training, to improve Healthcare service delivery to our serving Military Personnel and Communities in Sierra Leone. She described the training period as a firm foundation for professionalism, teamwork, and as a catalyst for a deeper understanding of national service with the Military.

With emphasises on professionalism, discipline, teamwork, dedication, and compassion among the trained civilian personnel, she commended them for their dedication and determination for the completion of the inevitable transformation needed for quality healthcare service. She also thanked and appreciated the parents for their encouragement and the vital role they played for the participants to attain this success.

In closing, she expressed a profound appreciation to H. E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, for extensively supporting the Government’s healthcare initiative, investing in Human Capital Development and strengthening the institutions that uphold our nation’s stability and progress. She further reaffirmed that, the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission (SLHSC), as a recruiting body, will continue building a capable, disciplined, and service-driven workforce for the Defence Medical Services (DMS) and all other healthcare institutions in the country.

The Executive Secretary of the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission, Madam Esther Sovula graced the opening ceremony f...
01/04/2026

The Executive Secretary of the Sierra Leone Health Service Commission, Madam Esther Sovula graced the opening ceremony for the training of newly recruited civilian staff in the Defence Medical Services.
The occasion took place on Monday, 30th March, 2026 at the Benguma Barracks, Waterloo.
The training is aim at equipping the healthcare workforce which comprises Clinical Non-clinical health care support workers for quality healthcare service delivery across the country.

In her statement, she recognized the vital roles the Ministry of Defence plays in safeguarding the sovereignty, stability, and security of our nation. She reminded them that, the Ministry of Defence is built on values such as discipline, accountability, loyalty, and service to the nation. These are not just words— they are expectations that must guide your daily conduct.

She further encouraged the trainees to work with integrity, commitment and to always uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

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