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Rwampara, Uganda
TPO Uganda is a Non-Governmental Organization that started its work in Uganda as Institute for Psychosocial and social ecological Research (I.P.S.E.R) in 1994 with a study commissioned by UNHCR on the mental health and psychosocial issues affecting South Sudanese. Upon identification of significant MHPSS issues and needs, UNHCR supported TPO to implement the study recommendations. This gave birth to the TPO programs in Uganda. Later, TPO expanded its MHPSS programming in other countries including Somalia, South Sudan, Congo and Liberia. Over the years, TPO gradually moved its interventions to underserved national communities that were also in need of support.
This growth was not only geographical but also entailed an increase in the volume of its interventions, from a single-issue focus to more holistic programming including addressing the drivers of poor mental health and psychological distress. Over the years, TPO Uganda‘s program has expanded to cover mental health and psychosocial support, social protection interventions, child and adolescent focused programs as well as economic empowerment programs for women and vulnerable households.
TPO Uganda is currently present in 56 districts of Uganda, spread across seven sub-regions of Acholi, Lango, Teso, Karamoja sub-region, South West, West Nile and Central Uganda.
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Full Time
Deadline:
20 Oct 2024
Social Worker job at TPO Uganda
TPO Uganda
Job Description
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.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
✓ Please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees and a table showing your past 3years 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: October 20, 2024.
✓ Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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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.
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Qualifications
Person Specifications, knowledge 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
