Case Management Officer

Job description for CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER ? Oversee case worker coordinators and provide overall leadership for case management activities. ? Share direct supervision responsibilities of Community Case Workers (CCWs) with Case Worker Coordinators. ? Disseminate and ensure adherence to case management, child protection, referral and linkages, parenting, and M&E guidance, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other job - aids and 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 training to Case Worker Coordinators and CCWs ? Regularly monitor case management activities and use the information to improve case management quality and implementation. ? Ensure CCWs complete required case management forms and ensure case filing 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 Social Welfare Officers, and ward level officials. ? Create community linkages for broader community engagement of youth and caregivers in case management, child protection, parenting, etc. ? Map existing community cadres (Community Health Workers, Home- Based Care Workers, Para-Social Workers, etc.) in communities and assist government officials to recruit and select CCWs for the National Integrated Case Management Training for CCWs. ? Ensure that all CCWs are oriented to the 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 committees). ? Lead the development of service directory for social services (in coordination with the health and HIV service Office) in implementation areas; update the director at least once a year. ? Ensure that case management coordinators are providing continuous mentoring and support to CCWs; directly conduct supportive supervision to Case Management Coordinators and CCWs. ? Submit timely updates to the Program Coordinator for the inclusion in the quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports. ? Document lessons learned and best practices for experience sharing and replication. ? Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the project coordinator. Qualifications and Required Skills: • Bachelor Degree in the Field of Social Sciences. • At least 2 years of professional experiences in project Management and Implementations of USAIDS Projects. • Knowledge on HIV Counseling and related issues. • Excellent Strategic planning and organizational skills to analyze, set priorities, take initiatives and complete work according to deadline. • Must be Computer Literate with proven skills in the use of standard of software for Microsoft office, spreadsheet, and presentation. • Excellent ability to communicate in both Language English and Swahili (Written and Spoken). • Strong interpersonal skills and integrity. • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend. Salaries and nature of contract Nature of the contract: It is renewable contract based on performance and demand of project Salaries scales: it negotiable based on project rules and regulations (organization scales) Experts interest for the Announced positions should forward their copy of Academic Certificates, CVs and Cover Letter BEFORE 3rd APRIL, 2017, 3: 00 PM (please write on top of letter the position your applying for) Send your application through email or by hand. EMAIL: pasaditovc@gmail.com PASADIT OVC PROJECT P.O.BOX. 1983 TANGA. Physical Location: Catholic bookshop Building nearby Nyumbani Hotel.

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