Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  New Light Children Centre Organization (NELICO). Is a Non-profit, Non-Governmental Organization registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act No. 24 of 2002 on 28th March 2006 and awarded with registration certificate No. 00NGO/0739. NELICO currently operate in Geita Region focusing on supporting Orphans, Most Vulnerable children and Youth by providing free legal services to the marginalized groups, direct support to MVC, Youth involvement, Health awareness, improved quality education and Psychosocial Support to women, children and people with Disability.
ABOUT PROJECT
The KIZAZI KIPYA project, or New Generation, is working to transform the lives of vulnerable Tanzanian children and young people, particularly those affected by HIV. This five-year project builds on years of collaboration between Pact and USAID in Tanzania that already has made a significant, measurable difference for the country’s youth. KIZAZI KIPYA planned outcomes include better financial resources for parents and caregivers of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), as well as improved access to health and HIV services for children and adolescents, including those who are hard to reach.
The project is working across all regions of Tanzania. Partners include the Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation, the Aga Khan Foundation, Railway Children Africa, the Ifakara Health Institute and for local NGO who partner with Pact such as NELICO has two council of Chato and Bukombe, whereby for Chato Council has 2,351 target to perform for this instance they should serve ( 2,351 total target) Household to be served 608 and OVC 1,837.
NELICO employs competent, dynamic individuals with strong technical knowledge and public health management skills in implementing the program objectives. NELICO is now seeking to fill the below positions for the USAID KIZAZI KIPYA project – the enclosed Job Descriptions include vacancies for the following positions:
Position: Case Management Coordinator
Reports to: Project Manager
Location: Bukombe District.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise Community Case Workers (CCWs) and provide continuous mentoring and support to ensure delivery of high quality case management services.
• Disseminate and ensure adherence to case management, child protection, referral and linkages, parenting, M&E guidance, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other job-aids that facilitate holistic case management at the household/community levels.
• Ensure 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 trainings to CCWs and facilitate monthly meetings in the field to introduce new topics, improve quality, and reinforce guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure CCWs complete required case management forms and case filing system is well 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.
• Assist in mapping 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 in 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’s Committees).
• Assist in the development of a service directory for social services (in coordination with the Health and HIV services Officer) in implementation areas; update the directory at least once a year.
• Submit timely updates to the Case Management Officer for 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 Case Management Officer

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required qualification, Knowledge and skills:
• Education: Medically trained personnel with a diploma or higher including: Nurse, MD, clinical officer, assistant medical officer. OR
• Non-medical personnel with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in the following fields: Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, or Community Development.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience providing HIV testing and counseling services including at least one year experience supervising other staff, with demonstrated familiarity with MOH systems, tools and procedures for HIV testing and care management.
• Preference given to those who have additional experience with communitybased HIV programs targeting KVP.
• Excellent speaking, reading, and writing skills in English and Kiswahili
• Excellent computer skills, at minimum with Microsoft Office package
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients’ health status and sensitive information contained in data sources.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience Requirements: + years

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Job application procedure
  Interested and qualified applicants should send their Application cover letter, detailed CV, Copies of relevant certificates, email and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees to be forwarded via admin@nelicotz.org
You will be required to bring original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
Contact Address
Human Resources Manager,
New Light Children Centre Organization (NELICO),
P.O. BOX 160,
GEITA.
Email: admin@nelicotz.org
Deadline for application: 23rd August 2019.
NB: Application will be served on the basis of first come first serve.
Applications after deadline date will not be considered.
NELICO is an equal Opportunity, Affirmative, Action Employer committed to
work place diversity. Therefore we accept applicants without regard to age, race,
colour, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status,
sexual orientation, sexual preference or political affiliation in any employment
decisions.

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