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Job Title:   Social Worker (Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: TPO Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

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:

• Plan and implement comprehensive OVC quality interventions that address the holistic needs of targeted vulnerable children, youth and their caregivers.
• Conduct home visits and monitor progress of interventions offered to beneficiary households as guided by the Prime partner
• Ensure that referrals are initiated and follow up done to facilitate access to services.
• Maintain a functional network of case workers and other community stakeholders through holding periodic planning, review and feedback meetings with each in line with project objectives
• Supervise, coach and mentor community volunteers (PSWs) through trainings, orientations and support supervision visits to ensure that beneficiaries receive comprehensive and quality services.
• Conduct regular field visits, monthly and quarterly meetings with community structures to review progress of planned activities and assess project impact.
• Work with Parasocial workers to conduct targeted and planned home visits, initiate and follow up referrals, provide HIV prevention and care services and complete all the case management processes to enable households attain graduation.
• Orient and support PSWs to use project tools and ensure that all findings are well documented
• Properly manage cases identified and ensure proper records are kept and client files regularly updated.
• Ensure that all registers are regularly updated and well stored
• Establish and strengthen collaboration with clinical partners, health facilities, sub-county leadership and other service providers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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
• 2 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:

Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees and a table showing your past 3 years salary history: Human Resources Manager, TPO Uganda, P.O Box 21646 Kampala, Uganda, email:  jobs@tpoug.org  Plot 652, Block 257, Wamala Close, Munyonyo (Attached as one document of 2MBS)

Deadline: 20th October 2024.

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. TPO Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that does not discriminate on any basis.

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