Case Management Officer – KIMAS

Reporting; Project Manager
Roles and Responsibilities:
Reporting; Project Manager
Job type; Six (6) Months contract with possibility to renew depending on availability of fund and individual performance

Roles and Responsibilities
• Oversee Case worker coordinators and provide overall leadership for case management activities
• Share direct supervision responsibilities of community case workers (CCWs) with Case work Coordinators.
• Disseminator and ensure adherence to case management, Child protection, referral and linkages, parenting , and M&E guidance, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other jobs aids that facilitate holistic case management at the household /Community levels.
• Ensure that case management services delivered address the holistic needs of OVC and caregivers including health, nutrition, education protection, livelihoods, and psycho-social well-being
• Conduct quality step-down trainings to case worker coordinators and CCWs.
• Regularly monitor case management activities and use the information to improve case management quality and implementation
• Ensures CCWs complete required case management forms and ensure case filling system is developed and maintained.
• Work in partnership with local government authorities as appropriate, including but not limited to District Executive Directors, Council Health management Teams, district welfare Officers and Ward level officials.
• Create community linkages for broader Community engagement of youth and caregivers in Case management, Child protection, parenting e.tc.
• Map existing Community cadres (Community Health workers, Home-based Care workers, Para-social workers e.tc) in Community and assist government officials to recruit and select CCWs for the National integrated Case management training for Community Case workers (CCWs).
• Ensure that all CCWs are oriented to Child protection policy and Code of Conduct; take all cases of child abuse seriously and follow National protocols to ensure timely reporting.
• Ensure CCWs are coordinating with local structures including health facilities and Child protection Committees (formerly known as Most Vulnerable Children’s Committees)
• Lead the development of service directory for social services (in coordination with the Health and HIV services Officer) in implementation areas; update the directory at least once per year.
• Ensure that Case management Coordinators are providing continuous mentoring and support CCWs; directly conduct supportive supervision to Case management Coordinators and Community Case workers (CCWs
• Submit timely updates to the Program Coordinator for inclusion in the quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports.
• Document lesson learned and best practices for experiences sharing and replication
• Perform and other relevant duties assigned by the Program coordinator.

Minimum Requirements
Education Qualification
• Diploma in Public Health, Community Development, Sociology, Economics and related disciplines
• Bachelor ‘s degree preferred

Skills and Experiences
• At least one year experiences of working with rural Communities and Marginalized groups
• Work experience supporting technical programmatic activities in orphans and vulnerable children.
• Good knowledge on issues related to HIV/Aids and Child protection
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work under pressure while requiring minimum supervision
• Good knowledge and practical understanding on resources mobilization and fund rising
• Good knowledge on Project write ups including business plans
• Well informed on various Participation methods and approaches
• Well informed and conversant with computer uses
• Ability and willingness to travel spend up to 50% in rural areas
• Ability to drive Motor bike is added advantage

Mode of application
If you think you’re the right candidate for any post above, please don’t hesitate to forward your application letter showing how you fit for the post applied and updated CV to the following contacts; 1. Email address kimas.masasi@yahoo.com. The chairperson Kimas| P .O. Box 357|Masasi (Mtwara) Tanzania|Mobile:+255757570067 .The application should reach KIMAS Not more than 10th April, 2017 1600Hrs.

Note; KIMAS is an equal and fair opportunity where by every person is respected and judged on the basis of his/her abilities and skills. Therefore, women/girls are highly encouraged to apply.

All application should be posted through post office or email address above.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview.

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