Friday, April 4, 2014

Homahills Community Development Organization Social Worker Job in Kenya

Homa Hills Community Development Organization is a medium-sized national NGO located in North Rachuonyo district. 

Its major partners include CRS Kenya, USAID Aphia Plus and MONSANTO research organizations.

HHCDO stives to empower communities living in Karachuonyo in terms of their civic responsibilities, economic independence, food security, environmental conservation, public health and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support for a just and equitable society.

Its overriding role is to build community capacity to facilitate sustainable development to support vulnerable groups.
We seek to fill the following vacancy and invite qualified, dedicated and self-motivated applicants.

Social Worker (THRIVE Project)


1 position

Key Accountabilities:
  • Facilitate ECD project activities targeting children aged 5 years and under.
  • Provide mentorship supervision of Community Home Visitors (CHVs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs) conducting ECD activities through home visits and ensure all relevant monitoring tools are effectively used.
  • Ensure all information pertaining to OVCs and their caregivers is in place and updated.
  • Track down and document on all services provided to the ECD OVCs.
  • Follow-up on all cases and other referrals for ECD OVCs.
  • Conduct trainings for CHVs, CHWs and caregivers.
  • Follow-up on and provide counseling for caregivers.
  • Document on all progress of OVCs and caregivers.
  • Draft monthly reports for the THRIVE project.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Minimum of a Diploma in ECD. 
  • A degree in Early Childhood Development is an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years solid working knowledge and experience with Orphans and Vulnerable Children.
  • Computer literate.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Applications with detailed CV ONLY, should be sent to the following address;

Chief Executive Officer
Homa Hills Community Development Organization
PO Box 760-40300
Homa Bay
     
or e-mail: jobs.homahills@gmail.com

Applications should be received not later than 18th April 2014

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview.

HHCDO is an equal opportunity employer.