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# Job Description


New Light Children Center.

NELICO is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving
lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our
staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating
a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges.

NELICO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do
not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or
seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or
mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected under applicable law.

NELICO fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive
benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that
support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a
positive difference for others — and yourself

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the jobs. It neither prescribes
nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of
employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document
at any time.

ACHIEVE Project

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. These core partners are supported by a network of global and local
strategic resource 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 a 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 the Government of Tanzania Got to achieve its aim of
controlling the HIV epidemic,

with a particular focus on 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, in 54 councils
across 15 regions in Tanzania. Additionally ACHIEVE Tanzania aim 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

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.
To build capacity of local organizations to manage and implement USAID/PEPFAR
awards as prime implementing 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.
To deliver high quality OVC services and DREAMS interventions for AGYW 9-14
Percentage of HIV-positive OVC required and caregivers optional on ART,
active or graduated, who are served by an OVC comprehensive program who are
virally suppressed <1000 copies/ml OVCVLS
Percent of OVC households which sustain or increase their economic well-being,
as measured by the Family and Child Asset Assessment
Number of female participants in WORTH Yetu groups designed to increase access

We have Vacancies for the following positions.

Case Management Officer CMO, 2 Positions.

Title Case Management Officer CMO Reporting to Project Manager Locations
NELICO Council Level Office

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 NELICO 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
Oversee Case Management Coordinators and provide overall leadership for case
management
Share direct supervision responsibilities of Community Case Workers CCWs,
Lead Case Workers LCWs and Community Health Workers CHWs with Case
Management
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
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
Regularly monitor case management activities and use the information to
improve case management quality and
Ensure CCWs complete required case management forms and ensure case filing
system is developed and
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
Create community linkages for broader community engagement of youth and
caregivers in case management, child protection, parenting,
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
Ensure CCWs are coordinating with local structures including health facilities
and NPA- VAWC
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
Ensure that Case Management Coordinators are providing continuous mentoring
and support to CCWs; directly conduct supportive supervision to Case
Management Coordinators and

Submit timely updates to the Program Manager for inclusion in the quarterly,
semi-annual, and annual
Document specific case management lessons learned and best practices for
experience sharing and
Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Project

Minimum required Qualifications, Experience and Skills Education
Diploma in Social Work or Health
Degree in Community Development, Community Economic Development CED, may be
Bachelor’s degree or higher, in the above-mentioned fields will be an added
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
Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed without constantly or close
supervision
Demonstrate leadership and team building
Degreecy and negotiation skills that demonstrate ability to collaborate
coordinate with a range of stakeholders and complex
Experience
At least two 3 years’ experiences in a field position with an organization
in Health Sciences or OVC
Experience in Home Based Care HBC, National Integrated Case Management
Systems NICMS, PEPFAR OVC/MVC differentiated care of services is preferred.
Experienced with PEPFAR 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

Remarks

NELICO is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and
ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to
become a part of the organization.

NELICO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the
aims and objectives of the NELICO, including sexual exploitation and abuse,
sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. NELICO also adheres
to strict child safeguarding Policy. All selected candidates will be expected
to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo
rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the
verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected
candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a
background check.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of
the selection process.



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Closing Date 4th October, 2021.



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