Overall Job Function
The Social Worker will offer support in the planning, implementation and evaluation of adherence support activities required for HIV prevention, care and treatment services in the respective health facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Support the planning, initiation and implementation of the adherence psychosocial support minimum package at the respective health facilities. This will be implemented in the CCC, PMTCT and TB clinics
Support the coordination of psychosocial support activities targeting adults, adolescents, paediatrics, PMTCT mothers and discordant couples
Support planning, implementation and evaluation of defaulter identification and tracking systems at the respective health facilities using the already approved tools
Support the CCC in Charge in mentoring the Peer Educators and mentor mothers in adherence psychosocial support and community activities
Participate in activities that strengthen linkages between the health facility and the community
Support the planning, implementation and evaluation of Positive Health Dignity and Prevention (PHDP) activities at the health facility
Identify, document and share key lessons and practices learnt on adherence and psychosocial support from health facilities and the community
Participate in community mobilisation activities
Participate in-home visits and home-based care activities
Support counselling of the clients admitted in the wards
Ensure there is a functional intra and inter-facility and community referrals
Support the CCC in charges in integrating WASH activities in HIV programming
Any other duties which the Supervisor may assign from time to time.
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma in Medical Sociology, Sociology, Social Work or Community Development
Computer Literate (Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point)
Teaching, facilitation, mentoring and counselling skills
Ability to work with diverse groups of people
Good interpersonal, organisational and written/verbal communication skills
Two years’ work experience as a Social Worker within the health sector.
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title: Social Worker: CHSI/SW/02/2021 by 5.00 PM Wednesday, October 06, 2021.
Apply via :
vacancies@chskenya.org
