Background:

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.

IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.

In order to contribute to the achievement of the above objectives, IDI wishes to recruit motivated and competent individuals to fill the vacancies below on a full-time basis:

Job Title: OVC Social Workers (7 Positions)

Vacancy Code: OVCSW-X001

Classification: Fulltime

Reports to: OVC Program Coordinator

Duty Station: Kampala-Wakiso

General Summary:

The officer will lead the day-to-day direct programme implementation of field OVC activities in liaison with the district, facility and community structures. He/She will ensure that mobilization of vulnerable persons and communities for social protection, HIV prevention, and care services is done in line with MGLSD and PEPFAR guidelines within supported communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessment of beneficiary households to identify specific OVC needs for program support
• Support functionality of OVC coordination structures at district and subdistrict levels
• Lead capacity building initiatives among OVC service providers at various levels
• Support curricula-based initiatives aimed at empowering OVC with life skills and knowledge to prevent HIV and attain decent livelihood.
• Build systems to ensure effective referral and linkages for OVCs to community support structures
• Deliver economic strengthening initiatives to the critically vulnerable OVC households
• Ensure high-quality reporting of OVC activities through set national information management systems and funder databases.
• Promote access and utilization of child protection services among vulnerable children, youths and their household members.
• Ensure access to quality legal and protective services among victims of child abuse and survivors of Gender-Based Violence
• Strengthen the provision of high-quality health care packages for OVCs and their households to avert the effects of HIV and AIDS.
• Support OVC case management and beneficiary assessments to track progress towards graduation
• Document and report family and child success stories based on program intervention.
• Carry out monthly data collection, analysis and reporting on OVC activities in the supported district.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the coordinator

Person specifications:

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, social sciences or any other related field.
• At least 3 years’ recent experience implementing USG-funded OVC programs.
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
• Teamwork and willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in these positions should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address

Email your application and CV to

hr@idi.co.ug

Key Notes: 

• . IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
• Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document
• Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the vacancy code as instructed above, your application will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Senior Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre,

Makerere University Main Campus College of Health Sciences,

Makerere University

 P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda