Clinical Education
The clinical education program focuses on empowering the next generation of health care workers in Sierra Leone, building their capacity to improve systems and offer quality care to patients.
Our Impact
Through clinical training and hosting residents we enhance skills to strengthen health care systems and improve patient care.
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138nurses and midwivesunderwent clinical placements in 2025
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8nursesreceived scholarships to attend the School of Peri-operative Care and Nursing in Ghana
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6studentsreceived scholarships to pursue diplomas in anesthesia in 2025
Clinical Trainings
Through clinical education, PIH is providing ongoing mentorship and training programs for health care professionals, enhancing their skills in areas such as maternal health, surgery, and emergency care. Hosting residents and interns at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) for their rotations means fostering a new generation of skilled workers capable of delivering high-quality care in a rural setting. Nursing mentors participate in mentorship training and emergency training programs teach clinicians essential skills to provide emergency and critical care services. This includes both classroom teaching and simulation exercises, bridging the education gap in formal emergency care training for nurses in Sierra Leone. Further training includes topics such as orientations, blood sample collection and transportation, and patient triage.
Nurse Alberta Kadie Chendeka received a certificate for completing the pediatric emergency nurse training program.
Lahai Khumala / PIH
Nursing Training and Clinical Student Placements
In Kono District, PIH-SL supported specialized training in pediatric and adult emergency nursing as well as maternal care and family planning for 30 participants. In addition, PIH-SL facilitated the clinical induction of 138 state registered nurses and midwives rotating from institutions across the country such as St. John of God School of Nursing in Lunsar, and nursing schools in Kenema, Bo, and Makeni.
Through a partnership with the School of Clinical Sciences Makeni, bachelor’s students in clinical officer programs specializing in pediatrics, surgery, and other clinical disciplines completed placements across PIH-SL supported facilities. Final year medical students from the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (CoMAHS) also completed rotations at KGH, contributing to patient care while gaining hands-on experience in a district hospital setting.
Sister Patricia Efe Azikiwe leads a training for nurses and midwives.
Chiara Herold / PIH
Scholarships and Support
To promote long-term professional growth, PIH-SL provided a range of clinical and non-clinical scholarship opportunities. Eight nurses received full scholarships to attend the School of Peri-operative and Critical Care Nursing in Ghana. In collaboration with other health development partners, additional scholarships supported six students pursuing diplomas in anesthesia. Beyond clinical training, staff enrolled in certificate programs focused on monitoring and evaluation, project management, and leadership.
