Job Title: Social Worker Volunteer
Company: Infectious Disease Institute (IDI)
Application Deadline: 25th September 2024
About Infectious Disease Institute (IDI):
The Infectious Disease Institute, established within Makerere University, is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening health systems in Africa with a focus on infectious diseases. Our mission includes research and capacity development to improve health outcomes across the continent.
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess OVC (Orphans and Vulnerable Children) households’ health and socio-economic situations, identify needs, and develop sustainable plans to improve their quality of life.
- Support the enrollment of OVC beneficiaries into the program following MGLSD and PEPFAR guidelines.
- Conduct home visits to track and assess enrolled OVC households, analyze their situations, and plan interventions to improve living conditions.
- Collaborate with Community-Based Trainers (CBTs) to help caregivers develop sustainable economic plans to become primary caregivers for their families.
- Provide and refer sustainable social support services, including economic strengthening, food and nutrition security, education support, legal and child protection, GBV (Gender-Based Violence) support, psychosocial support, and basic care.
- Monitor and track OVC on ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) and support the formation and management of household support groups/VSLA (Village Savings and Loan Associations) to enhance adherence, economic sustainability, and social support.
- Mentor and coach service providers, including para-social workers and CBTs, in case management and other OVC programming areas.
- Offer technical support to sub-county program officers (e.g., CDOs).
- Document project interventions through success stories and maintain accurate records.
- Coordinate project activities related to case management, health screening, stable VSLA, safe GBV screening, and OVC stakeholders within the sub-county.
- Monitor and document progress of case management, socio-economic, social protection, and linkage interventions to ensure effectiveness in improving livelihoods.
- Develop and support work plans, ensure alignment with activities, and report weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
- Prepare and submit periodic progress reports to the OVC project officer.
- Update files with relevant tools and case notes during each visit.
- Collaborate with OVC data volunteers to update registers promptly.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the OVC project officer.
Academic Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
Person Specification:
- Self-driven with the ability to work in remote areas.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle.
How to Apply:
Click here to apply or send your resume and relevant documents to the provided application link.
Additional Information:
Women are highly encouraged to apply!
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