By Foday Moriba Conteh
In a bold move to modernize the health-sector hiring process, the Ministry of Health has officially launched a new online application portal for recruiting 3,000 health workers across all cadres. The portal, at www.recruitment.mohs.gov.sl was unveiled on Monday, 8 September 2025 during a Press Conference at the Ministry’s Conference Hall in Youyi Building, is now live and will remain open for applications from 9 to 29 September 2025.
Permanent Senior Secretary, Andrew L. Sorie, emphasized the need for transparency and merit in the recruitment process, noting that the Ministry, as a life-saving institution, must attract and select only the most qualified candidates. He warned against fraudulent intermediaries and made it clear that the application process is free of charge.
The official portal, accessible at www.recruitment.mohs.gov.sl, will serve as the sole platform for applications. He clarified that any applications submitted via the previous staging or test portal will not be considered; all interested applicants must reapply through the new, official link.
A preliminary testing phase saw over 1,600 applications processed successfully, affirming the platform’s reliability for large-scale use.
Deputy Minister of Health II, Dr. Jelikatu Mustapha, hailed the launch as a watershed moment for the health sector. She contrasted the new digital system with the outdated, paper-based process, which previously required candidates to travel to Freetown, often resulting in confusion and delays. “The new online portal allows applicants to apply from the comfort of their homes,” she remarked, underscoring the convenience and efficiency of the digital system.
Dr. Jelikatu Mustapha also praised Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby, for spearheading the initiative and acknowledged President Bio’s commitment to human capital development. She further noted that the system accommodates district-specific quotas and gives priority to former volunteers, ensuring equity in distribution across the country.
She called the launch an “exceptional day,” reaffirming the Ministry’s dedication to fairness and transparency in recruitment. The Deputy Minister II urged applicants to use www.recruitment.mohs.gov.sl for their submissions.
IT Director, Ministry of Health, Capri Lonko Koroma emphasized the portal’s user-focused design and its role in solving logistical challenges inherent in the outdated paper-based system.
“What we decided to do is basically to address one major problem… handling thousands of paper forms was chaotic and often excluded applicants from remote regions so we removed those boundaries by going digital,” she explained.
The digital platform now accessible at www.recruitment.mohs.gov.sl, allows candidates to sign up, build a personal profile, upload documents, and track their application status in real-time. Capri Lonko Koroma outlined how:
- Users first browse available roles even before signing up.
- Profiles require essential details like full names, unique ID number, date of birth (to verify applicants are 18+), gender, nationality and a profile picture.
- Login credentials are secured via email verification and an OTP (One-Time Password).
Once logged in, applicants can manage multiple applications, receive notifications on shortlisting outcomes, interview dates and result, making the system both dynamic and transparent. Capri Lonko Koroma proudly noted the portal’s security features: “Once submitted, even administrative staff cannot tamper with data, ensuring both integrity and confidentiality.”
He said the job vacancies for the recruitment of 3,000 health care workers span multiple cadres, including:
- Nursing
- Laboratory Services
- Oral Health
- Medical Equipment
- Administration / Human Resources for Health (HRH)
- Pharmacy
- Nutrition, including the role of Assistant Nutritionist
- Health Education
- Medical Records
- Community Health, including roles such as Community Health Assistant
- Environmental Health
- Rehabilitation
The rollout of the digital platform marks a critical milestone in streamlining recruitment, enhancing transparency and strengthening the Ministry’s delivery of equitable healthcare while highlighting its continuing commitment to innovation across the health system.
