JOB VACANCIES AT TCSO, MBEYA-CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

 

INTRODUCTION:

Tumaini community services organization (TCSO) is an NGO which was founded by The Anglican Church of Tanzania – Diocese of Southern Highlands (ACT-DSH) as part of compliance due to the reviewed NGO policy and NGO Act No. 24 of 2002. It was registered

on 15th August, 2019 with registration number 00NGO/R/0478. TCSO has its headquarters at Uzunguni area in Mbeya CC nearRegional Commissioner’s Office and Stanbic bank. It also has program offices in Mbeya DC, MbeyaCC, Mbarali DC and Kyela DC.

Tumaini Community Services Organization (TCSO) is a Non-Profit Organization enhancing wellbeing through spiritual and ministry services covering health, economic, environment, agriculture, education, water, and sanitation. TCSO envision a community that enjoys quality life and is free from diseases and poverty and committed to provide services to the people in need and advocate for justice in social structure.

For FY24, TCSO in collaboration with MOHCDGEC and PORALG under the support of PEPFAR through HJFMRI/WRP-T and Pact Tanzania, will implement the HIV and AIDS Prevention to AGY and OVC through DREAMS programs and ACHIEVE Project. ACHIEVE Project will be implemented in Mbeya DC, Mbeya CC, Mbarali DC, Kyela DC, Rungwe DC, Busokelo DC, and Chunya DC.:

ACHIEVE PROJECT

Adolescents and Children HIV Incidence Reduction Empowerment and Virus Elimination (ACHIEVE) is a five-year project funded by USAID as a global effort to reduce HIV incidences among children and adolescents. The project is implemented under PACT Tanzania. ACHIEVE consortium works with USAID's mission, national governments, and existing response partners to identify gaps in HIV prevention and treatment programming among targeted populations. ACHIEVE project will support the Government of Tanzania to control the HIV epidemic by targeting orphans and vulnerablechildren (OVC). In orderto accomplishitsmission, TCSO through ACHIEVE calls for the recruitment of a motivated individual that will work towards achieving the objectives of ACHIEVE programs.

JOB POSITION: Case Management Officer (1 position) 

Reporting: Program Manager

Locations: MbeyaCC 

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 Tumaini Community Services Organization 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:

i. Oversee Case Worker Coordinators and provide overall leadership for case management activities.

ii. Share direct supervision responsibilities of Community Case Workers (CCWs), Lead Case Workers (LCWs), and Community Health Workers (CHWs) with Case Management Coordinators.

iii. 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.

iv. 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.

v. Conduct quality step-down trainingfor Case Management Coordinators and CCWs.

vi. Regularly monitor case management activities and use the information to improve case

management quality and implementation.

vii. Ensure CCWs complete required case management forms and ensure the case filing system is developed and maintained.

viii. 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.

ix. Create community linkages for broader community engagement of youth and caregivers in case management, child protection, parenting, etc.

x. 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.

          

xi. 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.

xii. Ensure CCWs are coordinating with local structures including health facilities and NPA- VAWC Committees.

xiii. 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.

xiv. Ensure that Case Management Coordinators are providing continuous mentoring and support to CCWs; directly conduct supportive supervision to Case Management Coordinators and CCWs.

xv. Submit timely updates to the Program Manager for inclusion in the quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.

xvi. Document specific case management lessons learned and best practices for experience sharing and replication.

xvii. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Minimum required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Education:

 Bachelor in Social Work or Public Health, 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 learner learners, particularly at the community level.

 Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed without constant or close supervision

 Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills.

 Diplomacy and negotiation skills that demonstrate the ability to collaborate and coordinate

with a range of stakeholders and complex priorities.

Experience:

 At least two (2) years experience 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.

Instructions on How to Apply:

Only shortlisted and interested applicants should submit their Application letter and Curriculum Vitae before 02nd October 2023 at 1700 hrs through the following contacts:

Please write your full name and the position your applying for on the email subject

NB: hand delivery will not be accepted. Executive Director,

Tumaini Community Services Organization (TCSO) P.O. Box 198,

Lupa way Street, Uzunguni Area, Mbeya

E-mail: ajiratcso@gmail.com

For more information visit us: https://tumainicso.org/