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Job Title:   Social Worker (8 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: TPO Uganda

Duty Station: Mbarara and Kasese, Uganda

About US:

TPO Uganda is a local Ugandan NGO that has been operating in the country for 27 years. Our programs comprise interventions organised around the following themes: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Care and protection of OVC; child protection, livelihoods support, response and prevention of all forms of violence against women and children as well as emergency response and humanitarian action. TPO Uganda is active in over 45 districts in the region and is a member of several partnerships and coordination mechanisms in the country.

Job Summary: The Social Worker will  be responsible for coordinating  and delivering   comprehensive  OVC services  to the  project   beneficiaries.  He/She will  support   Para-social workers   and  other  community  structures engaged  by KCHS to  implement  innovative  strategies  to increase OVC access to quality care and support services  including   HIV  prevention   and  care.  He/She  will  be  responsible  for  supporting   bi-directional referrals  and  linkages   for  comprehensive  service   packages   to  children   and  adolescents  living  with HIV/AIDS and their families.  He/she  will participate  in the work  plan development  process  and build the capacity  of Para-social workers  through  orientation, needs-based training,  and mentorship to ensure that project  implementation is guided  by SOPs, Guidelines, job  aids, and tools

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, community psychology, development studies,  or related  field from  a recognized institution.
• Additional Qualification in Child  Protection  is an added  advantage
• Two years of relevant work experience in managing  NGOs community-based children  and adolescent health  projects  specifically HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, and child protection.
• Experience in life skills,  economic   strengthening  programs  for  youth   and  families   infected   and affected  by HIV/AIDS  and Violence  against  Children,  and working  within  the  decentralized  system of government are added
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid  riding  permit  is a MUST

How to Apply:

All candidates should please send an updated CV, letter of interest and academic documents with 3 work related referees via email: mail: jobs@tpoug.org or hand delivery to Plot 652, Block 257, Wamala Close, Munyonyo ONLY. Include your salary history for the past 3 years (Attached as one document of not more than 2MBs).

Deadline: 15th September 2023

NB: TPO Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis.

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