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Job Title:   Social Worker (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: TPO Uganda

Duty Station: Rukungiri, 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct household enrolment targeting HIV infected and affected beneficiaries and ensure confidentiality of the information provided.
• Plan and implement comprehensive OVC quality interventions that address the holistic needs of targeted vulnerable children, youth and their caregivers.
• Supervise, coach and mentor community volunteers (PSWs) through trainings, orientations and support supervision visits to ensure that beneficiaries receive comprehensive and quality services.
• Properly manage cases identified and ensure proper records are kept and client files regularly updated.
• Establish and strengthen collaboration with clinical partners, health facilities, sub- county leadership and other service providers.
• Ensure that referrals are initiated and follow up done to facilitate access to services.
• Work with the CDO to organize and conduct Integrated Case Conferences at Sub- county level

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 advantages.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit is a MUST

How to Apply:

All candidate should send an updated CV with relevant documents in one attachment not exceeding 2mbs indicating three references contacts (email and phone) to The Human Resource Office, TPO Uganda by email   jobs@tpoug.org

Also attach a table indicating your past three years’ Gross pay. CVS that do not have the above shall not be considered

NB:

• TPO Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that does not discriminate on any basis
• Please note that this offer of employment is made to you with the understanding that you do not have a history of fraud and sexual offences. This is in accordance with TPO Uganda Anti-fraud and PSHEA policies. Any violation of this and other policies is highly punishable as per guidelines indicated in the various policies and the laws of Uganda
• Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted, thus, if you do not hear from us by 29th February 2024, you are not considered.

Deadline: 9th February 2024

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