Job Position Case Management Officer CMO (3 posts) at PADASA
PASADA is a faith based organization operating under the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es salaam. PASADA strives to reach the poorest of the poor living with HIV/AIDS and provide them with compassionate care, treatment and support services. Although sponsored by the Catholic Church, the services offered by PASADA are available to all individuals without discrimination of any sort.
PASADA ACHIEVE PROGRAM
PASADA will implement as a Sub grantee to PACT-Tanzania the Adolescents and Children HIV Incidence Reduction, Empowerment, and Virus Elimination (ACHIEVE) program in eight Councils namely; 1) Temeke
Municipal Council, 2) Kigamboni Municipal Council, 3) Kinondoni Municipal Council, 4) Ubungo Municipal Council, 5) Ilala Municipal Council, 6) Kibaha Town Council, 7) Mkuranga Town Council and Chalinze Town Council.
PASADA for effective implementation has organized ACHIEVE project management into three Teams (Team A.
Ubungo MC, Kibaha TC and Chalinze TC. Team B. Ilala MC and Kinondoni MD. Team C. Temeke MC, Kigamboni MC and Mkuranga TC
ACHIEVE is a five-year global effort to reach and sustain HIV epidemic control among pregnant and breastfeeding women, adolescents, infants, and children. The project is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by a Pact led consortium of top global HIV/AIDS partners, including Jhpiego, Palladium, No Means No Worldwide, and WI-HER. The ACHIEVE consortium works with USAID Missions, national governments, and existing response partners to identify gaps in HIV prevention and treatment programming among target populations.
In order to maintain high quality level services and to meet our clients’ and donor’s expectations, we wish to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
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POSITION: CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICERS – (CMO) (3 Posts)
Job Title: Case Management Officer (3 posts – one staff for each Team)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Line Manage: CMCs, Data Clerks
Locations: Kibaha, Temeke and Kinondoni/Ilala
Position Summary:
The overall purpose of Case Management Officer Position is to provide strategic leadership and management of National Integrated Case Management System (NICMS) function at PASADA and councils Team level. The job holder will ensure high quality case management services are offered to OVC caregivers and Children and Adolescents living with HIV at councils Team level.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Oversee Case Worker Coordinators and provide overall leadership for case management activities at councils Team level.
- Share direct supervision responsibilities of Community Case Workers (CCWs), Lead Case Workers (LCWs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs) with Case Management 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 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 trainings to Case Management Coordinators and CCWs at councils Team level.
- Regularly monitor case management activities and use the information to improve case management quality and implementation at councils Team level.
- 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 (DEDs), Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs), District Social Welfare Officers (DSWOs), 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 System (NICMS) Training for CCWs at councils Team level.
- 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 NPA-VAWC Committees at councils Team level.
- Lead 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 per quarter at councils Team level.
- 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 Manager for inclusion in the quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
- Document specific case management lessons learned and best practices for experience sharing and replication.
- Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Minimum required Qualifications, Experience and Skills Education:
- Diploma in Social Work or Public Health. Diploma in Community Development, Community Economic Development (CED), may be considered.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, in the above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage.
Skills:
- Strong M&E skills and experience in strategic information
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swahili and English including excellent training skills in working with adult learners, particularly at the community level.
- Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed without constantly or close supervision Demonstrate leadership and team building skills.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills that demonstrate ability to collaborate coordinate with a range of stakeholders and complex priorities.
Experience:
- At least two (2) years’ experiences in a field position with an organization in public health or OVC programming.
- Experience in Home Based Care (HBC), National Integrated Case Management Systems (NICMS), PEPFAR OVC/MVC differentiated care of services etc. is preferred.
- Experienced with PEPFAR 3.0 funded project in Tanzania.
- Experience implementing program and donor regulations, systems, and procedures.
- Experience in an Appreciative Inquiry (AI) approach in development and social work.
Compensation:
In addition to a competitive compensation and benefit package, both positions offer a very attractive work schedule.
How to apply:
All applications letters should indicate the position and Councils Team of interest on the envelope, attached with detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates, testimonials, transcripts and names of two referees and day time telephone number for confidential contact should be sent NOT LATER than 14th October 2021, interested candidates are encouraged to physically bring their applications at Temeke Chang’ombe opposite Police Chang’ombe within Catholic Church Compound. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The contact address is;
The PASADA Executive Director
PASADA P. O. Box 70225
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania.
NON DISCRIMINATION NOTE:
PASADA advocates and upholds the principle of equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate in its short listing, selection or employment practices that are based on racial, creed, sexual orientation, religious basis, sex, nationality, political affiliation, gender bases, marital status, inability or disability, or any other form which does not constitute merits. Please also visit our Website for more about the organization:
