Rakai Health Sciences Program Dreams & OVC Social Worker Jobs in Uganda
Rakai Health Sciences Program Dreams & OVC Social Worker Jobs in Uganda
General Position Summary To support the implementation of Gender based violence prevention and child protection activities within the respective district as guided by PEPFAR.
The Project Social Worker will work with the District OVC-DREAMS officer, district data officer and other community structures to ensure quality delivery of DREAMS and OVC services in the respective districts.
He/She will lead the implementation of GBV response program activities and processes that will facilitate linkage between and within communities and health facilities.
Jobs Responsibilities
Ensure all case management processes are implemented within the set program Standard Operating Procedures, PEPFAR and MGLSD OVC guidance for effective, quality, and high impact programming
Support Para Social Workers to enroll and assess program eligible beneficiaries following the PEPFAR and MGLSD OVC beneficiary identification and case management procedures.
Ensure proper application and storage of program case management tools to facilitate effective and systematic case management from enrolment through beneficiary graduation.
Works with the data officer and data entrants to ensure that data is properly entered in the UDOTS and OVCMIS.
Lead person to regularly monitor and track implementation of household improvement and individual OVC case plans.
Offer timely technical assistance to Para Social Workers on OVC HIV case identification, linkages to care and Treatment as well as Retention and adherence strategies.
Works closely with Linkage Coordinators for the maintenance of effective and functional community facility services referral networks.
Works with Facility staff to conduct monthly case conference meetings
with Para Social Workers to review and assess progress on implementation of OVC case plans and performance of HIV/AIDS referrals from community to facility and facility to community.
Leads person in ensuring that beneficiaries receive appropriate services package layering.
Ensures VAC survivors receive the necessary support services including legal, medical, social and others working with the relevant government & nongovernment authorities/service providers
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, or Related humanities field
Training in Child Protection, and VAC
Experience with DREAMS & OVC programming is an added advantage
Working knowledge with the Uganda DREAMS & OVC Tracking System (UDOTS), OVCMIS is an added advantage
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work in a rural and multi-cultural environment especially at sub county level
Certificate in counseling is an added advantage
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid riding permit.
How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; Rakai Health Sciences Program Dreams & OVC Social Worker Jobs in Uganda
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