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14 Job Vacancies at SHDEPHA+ 2023

BACKGROUND

14 Job Vacancies at SHDEPHA+ 2023 Service, Health and Development for people living with HIV /AIDS (SHDEPHA+) is a national non-governmental organization, registered on 21 November 1994 with registration number SO 8216, with the aim of mobilizing resources to help people living with HIV/AIDS and to fight the spread of the disease. Although originally focusing on people living with HIV/AIDS, over the years SHDEPHA+ has expanded beyond HIV/AIDS and related issues to other development interventions and now covers both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS with over 65 branches countrywide. Each branch of SHDEPHA+ works independently, developing, managing, and implementing its projects, though all branches share one constitution and registration.

SHDEPHA+ Kahama, based in Kahama Municipal, is among the 65 branches, was launched in 1999 and started independent operations in 2002 has been working with both international and national donors, the local and central government and other stakeholders to work toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The organization works with the poor, key, and vulnerable groups including women, children, youth, people with special needs; and it gives special attention to the underserved and marginalized populations such as PLHIV, FSW, and VAGYW.

VISION:  A democratic community that is free of poverty, hunger, and diseases and enjoys a good quality of education, standards of living, and social well-being.

MISSION: SHDEPHA+ is committed to reducing income and non-income poverty, hunger, human suffering, diseases, and the spread of HIV/AIDS by empowering marginalized and vulnerable people, most at-risk populations, and communities in general to USAID Kizazi Hodari Community-based and sustainable human development.

GOAL: Using SHDEPHA+ core values and mission to work toward the Millennium Development Goals to improve the lives of marginalized and vulnerable groups, most at-risk populations, and communities in general.

SHDEPHA+ Kahama is anticipating a sub recipient funding from ELCT Tanzania to implement USAID Kizazi HODARI project at Geita region, in 6 councils. Kizazi HODARI project is a five-year, USAID-funded project (April 2022-March 2027) implemented by the prime recipient Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) in collaboration with SHEDPHA + as Implementing partner. The project is child centred and family focused applying the National Integrated Case Management System (NICMS) approach to enable delivery of individualized and age specific case management services to the household contributing attainment of 95-95-95% UNAIDS goals through OVC comprehensive services.

The overall goal of the project is to improve the health, well-being, and protection of OVC and youth age 0-17 years in high HIV burden communities. The project is implemented in collaboration with Government social welfare and health systems and structures, USG clinical and community implementing partners (IP) and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive services that aim to keep all OVC sub-populations healthy, safe, schooled, and stable.

USAID Kizazi HODARI Project Objectives: 

Objective 1: Increase use of OVC Platforms for paediatric HIV case finding, linkage to treatment, and viral suppression

Objective 2: Increase access to HIV prevention, violence prevention, and response services for OVC and Youth

Objective 3: Improve the socio-economic capacity of at-risk young women (AGYW) and OVC caregivers.

USAID Kizazi HODARI Project anticipate to USAID Kizazi Hodari the following outcomes:

1. Local partners are strengthened to manage and sustain family-centered, community based OVC.
2. Increased use of OVC platforms, for paediatric HIV case finding, linkage to treatment and viral suppression.
3. Increased access to HIV prevention and violence prevention services among OVC and AGYW
4. Improved social economic capacity of at risk AGYW and OVC caregivers
5. Imroved case identification to ART and viral suppression among CLHIV in OVC through improved case management services and delivery of differentiated OVC service package

With this, SHDEPHA+ Kahama therefore is seeking for competent, experienced, dynamic, and qualified candidates to fill the positions listed below:

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HEALTH AND HIV OFFICER (HHO) (3POSITION)

Location: Geita

Reports to: Programs Manager

Line Manage: NONE

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Position Summary:

The overall objective of this position is to contribute towards strategic service delivery to OVCs and their caregivers, address critical barriers to service access, uptake, and adherence to scale up in ART service delivery, advance progress towards 95-95-95 goals and improve health and social outcomes among OVC and their families.

The job holder will ensure sound and vibrant bi-directional referral and linkage system, improved case identification, linkages to ART and Viral Load suppression among Children and Adolescents Living with HIV/AIDS.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Represent the SHDEPHA+ and coordinate with the Council Health Management Team regarding HIV and health related activities.
• Hold monthly coordination meetings with Care & Treatment Centers (CTC) in implementation area to support shared confidentiality, facilitate case conferencing, improve the bi-directional referral system, and ensure HIV positive beneficiaries receive needed services.
• Support Early Childhood Development (ECD) corners at targeted health facilities, including regular monitoring and supportive supervision.
• Support the facilities to have an updated enrolment register at the facility that demonstrate the cascade of enrolment of CLHIV at the CTC.
• Support Community Case Workers (CCWs) to work with high pediatric volume CTCs to trace HIV positive OVC who miss appointments, enrol them into USAID KIZAZI HODARI Project, and link them back to CTCs.
• Support CCWs to conduct HIV risk assessments for OVC during case management; refer and link at risk OVC to HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC).
• Schedule quarterly Sexual Reproductive Health Education outreaches to Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and organize HTC outreaches for adolescents with high-risk behaviors.
• Work with Health Facility Implementing Partners to roll out a supplemental HIV curriculum to CCWs and ensure CCWs provide appropriate support to HIV positive OVC and caregivers.
• Support CCWs to strengthen the capacity of caregivers to support HIV positive OVC and ensure CCWs refer HIV positive OVC and caregivers to PLHIV support groups.

• Support the establishment of a bi-directional referral system to monitor beneficiaries through the HIV continuum of care as well as service completion for other health and social services.
• Monitor implementation, bottlenecks, performance metrics of the bi-directional referral system; pro-actively offer solutions, conduct quality improvement activities, and implement adjustments to improve referral outcomes.
• Participate in quarterly council level quality improvement meetings with relevant bi-directional referral system stakeholders; ensure actions from the meetings are implemented and the bi-directional referral system is improved.
• Work with the M&E officer to ensure all bi-directional referral data are accurate and produced weekly; use data for decision-making.
• Lead the development of a service directory for health, nutrition, and HIV services in implementation area; update the directory at least once a year.

• Support CCWs to conduct nutrition activities, including nutrition assessments, counselling, and linkage to other nutrition service providers.

• Provide continuous supportive supervision to CCWs to ensure provision of health-related services and referrals and linkages to beneficiaries.
• Submit timely updates to the Program Manager 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 Project Manager.

Minimum required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Education:

•  Diploma holder in Clinical Medicine or Nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in medicine or nursing will be an added advantage.
• Masters Degree in any professional field will be added as an advantage

Skills:

• Good understanding of Government of Tanzania health policies.
• 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 learner leaners, 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 implementation of community programs in health/HIV, MNCH, TB/Malaria 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.

LIVELIHOOD ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING OFFICER (LESO) (2 POSITIONS) 

Location: Geita 

Reports to: Programs Manager

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Position Summary:

Livelihood Economic Strengthening Officer (LESO) is an important position for each council implementing USAID Kizazi HODARI Tanzania project with an overall objective of supporting at risk Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and OVC Caregivers participation in Economic Strengthening (ES) activities. The position holder will specifically strive to integrate evidence based financial literacy modules to empower AGYW and OVC Caregivers to establish and sustain viable Income Generating Activities (IGAs).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise and provide technical support to Livelihood Volunteers (LEVs) and Independent Livelihood Volunteers (ILEVs) in his or her council.
• Provide consistent monitoring, coaching and mentorship support to Livelihood Volunteers (LEVs) in his or her council and ensure that they master the skills to graduate into Independent Livelihood Volunteers (ILEVs).
• Recruit and train LEVs in the WORTH Yetu model and oversee LEVs to establish and support technically new and inherited WORTH Yetu groups.
• Ensure that LEVs provide facilitation support for WORTH Yetu Groups and ensure that 60% of project enrolled caregivers, destitute household members with lower savings levels and interest join WORTH Yetu Groups.
• Ensure that WORTH Yetu Groups establish Community Resource Mobilization Team (CRMT) to map community resources for social protection.
• Conduct overarching mapping of economic strengthening service providers in implementation areas.
• Work with district-level TASAF to ensure USAID Kizazi HODARI Project Tanzania is aware of new expansion areas and that TASAF can refer TASAF beneficiaries to USAID Kizazi HODARI Project Tanzania for screening and enrolment.
• Roll out a Household Financial Literacy and Money Management curriculum to LEVs and ensure a quality roll out to WORTH Yetu members.
• Lead in conducting market assessments and creation of business networks and learning and sharing cohorts within industry types.
• Train LEVs to roll out a self-assessment tool with mature groups; establish relationships with pro-poor financial institutions.
• Provide continuous supportive supervision to LEVs to ensure quality economic strengthening programming through Instruction, Modelling, Rehearsing and Feedback (IMRF) approach.
• Submit timely economic strengthening and youth updates to the Program Manager for inclusion in the quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
• Document Economic Strengthening specific lessons learned and best practices for experience sharing and replication.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Minimum required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, or economics, Community Development, Community Economic Development (CED), Social Work etc.
• Master’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 learner leaners, 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 establishment, formation, and supporting community groups, IGAs 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.

CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER (CMO) (6 positions)

Location: Geita

Reports to: Programs Manager

Contract Duration: 12 months (Renewable)

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 SHDEPHA+ and council level. The job holder will ensure high quality case management services are offered to OVC caregivers and Children and Adolescents living with HIV.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Social Work or Public Health, Community Development, Community Economic Development (CED), may be considered.
• Master’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 learner leaners, 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.

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT 

Location: GEITA

Reports to: Finance Manager

Contract Duration: 12month (Renewable) 

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Accountant to join our accounting team. S/ He will be responsible for gathering financial data and preparing accurate reports. Also, should be able to maintain journal entries.

The accountant will be working closely with the Finance Manager to understand our company’s accounting practices. Besides, should be detail-oriented and have the ability to conduct in-depth research. S/HE strong analytical skills are vital in crosschecking and verifying financial documents.

As an Accounting, you should be highly efficient, motivated, and reliable. Moreover, you should display a learning attitude and should be able to cope in a competitive environment. You should also be able to accept constructive feedback and improve your skills.

Send in your application if you would like to work on your accounting skills. We would love to have you on board.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly financial reports

• Maintaining journal and general ledger entries
• Coordinating with the Accounting Officer during audits and annual forecasting
• Communicating with the Accounts Payable Manager and Accounts Receivable Manager to track pending invoices

• Undertaking data entries and balance sheet reconciliations

• Maintaining accurate and detailed inventory records

• Performing administrative duties such as preparing invoices and updating accounting files, as and when required

• Cross-checking financial statements and data for accuracy

• Using accounting software when performing accounting duties such as generating financial reports

• Payment processing team in undertaking credit checks

• Adhering to the State and Federal regulations when performing accounting duties

• Ensuring completion of assigned tasks as per the timeline provided

• Preparing and verifying expense reports and statements
• Assisting in filing IT returns Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, and laws

• Excellent mathematical skills

• Familiarity with accounting software like Fresh Books, Wave, and Zero

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Good multitasking and organizational skills

• Willingness to learn new concepts

• Ability to work under pressure
• Highly motivated and reliable individual

SHDEPHA+ Kahama has been awarded by PACT Tanzania to implement ACHIEVE project in Msalala DC, Ushetu DC, Kahama TC and Shinyanga region. Tanzania. The Adolescents and Children HIV Incidence Reduction, Empowerment, and Virus Elimination (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. A network of global and local strategic resource partners supports these core partners. ACHIEVE focuses on priority PEPFAR countries across Africa and the Caribbean. 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. Using best practices and expertise along with innovations, the project is addressing critical gaps to meet country-specific epidemic control goals. ACHIEVE is USAID’s flagship initiative to address the needs of children, young people, and breast-feeding women affected by HIV.

This includes supporting local organizations in serving these populations and ultimately building their capability to receive direct U.S. government funding for programs at scale. The project leverages the full strength of its consortia and related private and public sector stakeholders to support countries attain and sustain HIV epidemic control. In Tanzania, starting in October 2021, ACHIEVE expects to receive funding from USAID to support HIV prevention and support programs targeting orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescent girls and young women, through the DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe) program.

The goal of ACHIEVE Tanzania is to strengthen local organizations and the national- and community- level social welfare systems, structures, and workforce to support and sustain OVC to access HIV-inclusive services that support their health and well-being.

ACHIEVE Tanzania program has three Strategic Objectives: 

1. To strengthen the capacity of the national and community-level social welfare workforce, systems, and structures to ensure quality services for OVC, at-risk AGYW, and people living with HIV (PLHIV).
2. To build capacity of local organizations to manage and implement USAID/PEPFAR awards as prime implementing partners. ACHIEVE Tanzania Project will support the transition of prime funding and implementation to capable local partners to meet the PEPFAR goal of 70% of funding to local partners. 3. To deliver high quality OVC services and DREAMS interventions for AGYW 9-14 years

ACHIEVE Tanzania anticipate to achieve the following outcomes: 

1. OVC service delivery is transitioned to directly funded USAID local prime implementing partners.
2. Local partners are strengthened to manage and sustain family-centred, community based OVC and DREAMS service delivery.
3. Increased use of OVC platforms, for paediatric HIV case finding, linkage to treatment and viral suppression.
4. Increased access to HIV prevention and violence prevention services between OVC and youth
5. Improved social economic capacity of at risk AGYW and OVC caregivers

With this, SHDEPHA+ Kahama therefore is seeking for competent, experienced, dynamic, and qualified candidates to fill the positions listed below:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (1 position) 

Location: Shinyanga 

Reports to: Project Manager

Line Manage: Data clerks 

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Overview:

1. S/HE will provide the overall management in project monitoring and Evaluation through data management, data analysis, Asses’ performance and advice program team.
2. S/HE will oversee data collection, verification and reporting.
   S/HE will assess performance of indicator, provide regular feedback of program achievement against the targets to inform and achieve intended program outputs and outcomes.
3. S/HE will build capacity of program staff and stakeholders to implement M&E activities and integrate timely and accurate project data to enhance program planning and decision-making.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The M&E Officer shall develop a close working relationship with the technical team (ESLO, CMOs, CMCs. HHOs etc.) to ensure quality data is collected and entered in the database. The coordinator will be responsible for:

• Support in implementing and overseeing monitoring and evaluation activities in the council level, including development of SHDEPHA+ M&E plans and data collection frameworks to support data management, and reporting.
• Support data analysis for their respective councils, visualization and use of data to assess daily and monthly SHDEPHA+ performance trends and help SHDEPHA+ management to interpret program performance and implications of data for programming.
• Participate actively in generating data for SHDEPHA+ management monthly and quarterly narrative reports or other reports, as needed.
• Organize and supervises routine internal data quality assessments (DQAs) for each council under management of the SHDEPHA+.
• Facilitate communication, technical and working linkages between technical team and M&E team within and between councils.
• Play a coordinating function for producing data and feeding to SHDEPHA+ management for program decision making at council and organizational level.
• Provided technical assistance to SHDEPHA+ technical team members (CMOs, CMCs, HHOs, ESLOs, DREAMS Officer etc.) on developing and monitoring targets in compliance with the developed and approved M&E plan.
• Conduct and coordinate provision of regular data collection and entry visits to Community Case Workers (CCWs); identify data entry challenges and provide technical assistance on data entry to CCWs.

• Serve as a mentor to SHDEPHA+ technical team members (CMOs, CMCs, HHOs, ESLOs, DREAMS Officer etc.) and provide technical assistance in various areas relating to M&E function.
• Organize and coordinate quarterly data review meeting at councils’ level by supporting program performance presentation preparations, and data interpretation.
• Organize and manage all Quality Improvement (QI) activities of the SHDEPHA+.
• Manage council level Monitoring and Evaluation Officers (M&EOs) by ensuring that they all have performance objectives, conducts one to one meeting and regularly evaluate their performance against agreed performance goals.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly data analysis and presentation to management through daily meetings
• Conduct quarterly data review meeting Support Cluster M&E staff to conduct routine internal data quality assessments (DQAs)
• Conduct regular data monitoring site visits to caseworkers; review and provide feedback on case workers performance
• Review critically reports submitted by case workers and perform data verification as needed Set up and maintain data entry and management systems including application
• Perform data entry when needed Other tasks as assigned
• Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in in public health, sociology, demography, statistics, or other social science area.
• Masters degree or Academic qualification in monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.

Experience: 

• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years professional experience working in Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting, preferably working with donor funded programs.
• Adept at data quality assessment, data analysis, visualization, and use
• 2 – 3 years work experience supporting technical or programmatic activities in orphans and vulnerable children (experience with health facility setting a plus)
• Experience with DHIS2 preferred other software a plus.
• Experience implementing qualitative and quantitative research a plus
• Report writing and publication skills
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili
• Excellent peoples and partnership skills.
• Collaborative team player with leadership skills
• Experience with PEPFAR 3.0 funded projects in Tanzania is a plus
• The candidate should have experience in training / workshop facilitation, mentoring and proven ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with government and other NGO counterparts.

Skills: 

• Ability to work effectively with multiple teams, partner agencies and community members.
• Knowledge of different database software
• Proficient with MS Excel, SPSS, Stata etc.
• Availability and willingness to travel up to 50% time

CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER (CMO)(1 position)

Location: Shinyanga

Reports to: Program Manager

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

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 SHDEPHA+ and council level. The jobholder will ensure high quality case management services are offered to OVC caregivers and Children and Adolescents living with HIV.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversee Case Management Coordinators (CMC) and provide overall leadership for case management activities.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Social Work or Public Health, Community Development, Community Economic Development (CED), may be considered.
• Master’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 learner leaners, 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.

HOW TO APPLY: –

If you meet the criteria given above and interested in the vacancies, please send an application letter and CV combined in as one document indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees.

SHDEPHA+ Kahama will conduct interviews at Kahama municipal Office for the shortlisted Applicants.

To be considered, your application deadline is on Friday 3rd October 2023; The subject line of your job application email should mention the job position that you are applying as it appears in this advertisement. Failure to do that your application may not easily be retrieved.

All correspondences and applications should be emailed to:

 [email protected] 

• SHDEPHA+ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices based on Age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee Organization, or other non-merit factors.
• SHDEPHA+ is committed to the principles of safeguarding in workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible” 
• Any Applicant attempting or communicating to SHDEPHA+ Management or Staff through phone calls, SMS, text emails and other means will automatically be disqualified from this opportunity. All communications should be channelled to the provided official correspondence email above

SHDEPHA+ regrets that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

For more information about the organization, please visit https://www.shdephakahama.org

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