Ward Case Manager Job in Kenya

CHS/HR/STP/WCM/001/2024

Overall Job Function

The Ward Case Manager is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the DREAMS core package of interventions at the ward level. S/he will be responsible for the achievement of dreams targets and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation and Training


Roll out and implement evidence-based Interventions targeting adolescent girls and young women

Lead the identification of AGYW eligible for DREAMS from health facilities, child and community welfare settings

Responsible for overall management of the DREAMS program and adolescent safe spaces at the ward level

Lead the identification of safe spaces in collaboration with AGYW and other stakeholders and ensure that the safe spaces are equipped and stocked with commodities, safe and well branded.

Work with service providers to ensure that AGYW receives age-appropriate service layering

Ensuring that the EBIs of Healthy Choices for a Better Future, My Health My Choice, SHUGA, SASA, FMP, and Sinovuyo are implemented to reach the targeted AGYW

Liaise with link health facilities to facilitate referrals and outreaches for biomedical services and commodities availability and that AGYW is receiving youth-friendly adolescent services

Facilitate male sexual partners mapping and outreach services to reduce risk of male sexual partners of AGYW

Facilitate mentorship sessions for AGYW and high achiever mentors

Support in the identification of mentors

Coordinating the work of mentors and facilitators in the ward, keeping records of their activities and work plans

Represent the program in meetings at the ward or sub-county level

Producing monthly ward narrative and data reports

Facilitating monthly review meetings with mentors and facilitators

Assist in office administrative issues, including records keeping, payments, and other key issues

Ensure provision of economic strengthening interventions to all AGYW aged 18 – 24 yrs including entrepreneurship training, business startup kit support, youth saving and loaning, and linkage to Microfinance

Coordinate the provision of social asset-building services at the Safe spaces by the assigned mentors

Ensure that all enrolled AGYW are provided with age-appropriate financial literacy training.

Communication

Identify and develop Program human success stories to share on the organization’s social media platform and with partners

Work with the Program’s communication officer to develop program communication materials and the organization’s brand enhancement

Program Monitoring & Evaluation

Ensure that all activities are reported as per the M&E SOP

Orient mentors and facilitators on enrolment and service uptake documentation on ODK

Ensure that the activity registers and AGYW files are well documented and secured in the safe space

Work with the Program M&E to track the layering of services

Track and implement graduation readiness for AGYW in the program

Assisting in data keying, preparing activity reports and monthly reports in time for team reflection

Responsible for all safeguarding issues in the safe spaces

Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time

Program Monitoring & Evaluation

Ensure that all activities are reported as per the M&E SOP

Orient mentors and facilitators on enrolment and service uptake documentation on ODK

Ensure that the activity registers and AGYW files are well documented and secured in the safe space

Work with the Program M&E to track the layering of services

Track and implement graduation readiness for AGYW in the Program

Assisting in data keying in, preparing activity reports and monthly reports in time for team reflection

 Responsible for all safeguarding issues in the safe spaces

Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

Person Specifications

A minimum of a Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field. Bachelor’s Degree is an added advantage

Must be a Trained Facilitator or Trainer of Trainers in an EBI

A minimum of one (1) year of experience implementing adolescent-focused programs is required

Should be computer literate, work well with MS Word and MS Excel, and internet research methods

Highly motivated to learn and work in a high-performance environment

Willingness to learn, tackle challenges, and seek creative solutions in everyday assignments

Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Must be able to meet urgent and last-minute deadlines, work with grace under pressure, and function well in a high-performance team

Able to communicate in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Deadline: January  18, 2024 at 5.00 pm.

How To Apply

Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria indicated are invited to email their applications and detailed CVs with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org indicating Job title and Reference number as the subject line