Case Management Officer at Afya Women Group (AWG)

Afya Women Group (AWG) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization founded in 1995 in Mufindi district to implement programmes aimed at improving the quality of life of Orphans and Vulnerable children (OVC) Most vulnerable children (MVC) and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) by providing support and care. The organization’s strategic plan focuses on four thematic areas: Capacity development, Stakeholder involvement, Resource mobilization and Service delivery. AWG believes that the responsibility to care for PLWHA, OVCs and MVCs is a collaborative effort involving families, community, government and stakeholders.

AWG has been receiving USAID funding from PACT for a five year project since 2016 implementing USAID Kizazi Kipya Project which aims at providing support and care to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), most vulnerable children (MVC) and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Mufindi district (Mufindi district council and Mafinga Town council).

AWG employs competent, dynamic and self-driven individuals with strong technical knowledge and skills in implementing donor funded projects while ensuring plans for project and organization sustainability. AWG is now seeking Tanzania nationals to fill below positions for the USAID Kizazi Kipya Project.

Position: Case Management Officer (1 Post)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Start date: 1st October, 2019
Duty Station: Mafinga

Responsibilities and Duties
 Oversee case worker coordinators and provide overall leaderships for case management
activities
 Share direct supervision responsibilities of community case worker 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 that facilitate holistic case management at the households/community levels
 Ensure that case management services delivered address the holistic needs of OVC and
caregivers including health, nutrition, education, protection, livelihoods and psychosocial, 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 filling system
in 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 worker
parasocial workers etc ) in communities and assist government official to recruit and
select CCWs for 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 protocol to ensure timely
reporting
 Ensure CCWs are coordinating with local structure including health facilities and child
protection committees(formerly known as most vulnerable children’s committees
 Lead the development of service directory for social service (in coordination with the
health and HIV services officer) in implementation areas; update the directory 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 coordinators for inclusion in the quarterly,
semiannual, and annual reports
 Document lessons learned and best practice for experience sharing and replication
 Perform any other relevant duties as required

Minimum Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
Required:
 Bachelor’s Degree in community development with at least two years relevant working
experience or A diploma in Community development, Community development and
social work with at least four years relevant working experience in a relevant field and
with a reputable organization preferably in an NGO setting
 Competence in Computer applications especially in Ms word, Ms excel, Power point,
internet and other packages
 Integrity and professionalism
 Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbally
 Proven report writing skills
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 A team player capable of working with multiple project partners and stakeholders
 Good problem-solving skills
 Good negotiation skills
 Should have keen interest and competence in project proposal writing and resource
mobilization
 Knowledge of child and PLWHA vulnerability and related issues
 Demonstrate ability for ensuring projects and organization sustainability
 Ability to interact well with all targeted beneficiaries, health care workers,

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