SHOFCO Job Vacancies

10. Community Program Officer Jobs at Shining Hope for Communities

Location: Mathare

Reports to: Program Manager

The Community Program Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating community programs for the Mathare community.

Duties for the Community Program Officer Job

Research and develop community programs

Assess the program needs with the community and identify areas where new programs are needed

Communicate with the community to determine their needs and interests

Ensure a variety of programs and activities are planned and implemented

Document and report on program progress

Plan and implement community activities

Develop plans of work for the various community programs

Oversee the implementation of the community program activities

Recruit and expand the beneficiaries’ base for the community and market the activities undertaken

Offer strategic direction and oversight for Ghetto Mirror- a monthly community magazine produced by the youth

Recruit, train and oversee different community program team lead members

Encourage local community to participate in local, regional and national programs

Promote community programs

Ensure that community are aware of available activities

Coordinate a community relations campaign to promote community programs

Arrange for advertising of community programs

Maintain contacts with local, regional and territorial organizations

Administer community programs

Prepare an annual work plan for community activities

Work with the Program Manager to prepare the community program annual budget

Record information on and prepare reports concerning community programs, costs, numbers of participants and equipment and facility use

Provide weekly, monthly and yearly reports

Ensure that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant policies and procedures

Monitor the use of equipment and facilities

Work with the Program Manager and Metrics & Evaluation team to evaluate the effectiveness of programs.

Community Program Officer Job Qualification

A degree in Development studies, Program Management or Community Development

3 years experience in management of community programs

Experience working in informal settlements especially the youth

Good communication skills and conflict resolution skills

Self-motivated, innovative and self directed

Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Must be Computer Literate

How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 14th December 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

11. Clinic Social Worker Jobs at Shining Hope for Communities

Location: Mathare

Reports: Clinic coordinator

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm and Two Saturdays a month

To offer quality care to all clients/patients seeking healthcare services through psychological support to both the client/patient and the family, in order to achieve organization objectives

Clinic Social Worker Job Key Duties

Provide mental health screenings and initial assessments to clients.

Coordinate and collaborate with the primary care providers to improve health outcomes.

Use knowledge and understanding of the reciprocal influences of home, and community to intervene for client’s success via such practices as assessment, crisis intervention and response, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, and coordination of home and community services.

Provide crisis intervention when needed.

Preparing of socio-psychiatric history information, psychosocial assessment, and social work treatment plans for use in pre-admission screening and diagnosis.

Develop long-term and short-term intervention plans consistent with the client’s needs, strengths, diversity and life experiences; and social and emotional factors.

Use a variety of appropriate formal and informal tools and techniques including observations and interviews to evaluate the progress and performance of clients and families.

Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.

Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services

such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.

Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.

Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.

Maintain accurate and timely client records of activities, case management notes and prepare verbal and written reports related to the clients.

Participate in mobilizing resources in the community, maintaining positive working relationships with the community stakeholders.

Facilitate linkage of clients to other specialized programs for support/further management

Participate in workshops, meetings and conferences.

Requirements for the Clinic Social Worker Job

Diploma/Degree in Social Work Development or related course

At least 2 years post College working experience

Good writing, interpersonal and communication skills.

Problem Solving skills

Organization and Mobilization Skills

Good computer skills.

Flexibility to work in a dynamic set up

Competencies

Organization and mobilization Skills

Communication skills-written

Problem solving

How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 14th December 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

12. Clinical Officer Jobs at Shining Hope for Communities

Location: Mathare

Reports to: Clinic coordinator

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 4pm, and two Saturdays a month

Responsibilities for the Clinical Officer Job

Clerking, examination, diagnosing and treatment of patients;

Prescription of medications;

Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts and other pertinent information;

Maintaining patient confidentiality;

Responding to enquiries relating to patients, lab requests, x-rays, prescription requests, etc.;

Coordinating appointments for specialist referrals, x-rays lab testing, etc and conveying pertinent instructions and information to the patient;

Attending to CCC patients and managing opportunistic infections;

Conducting continuous medical education and health educations as may be required

Work as a team member with staff of other cadres in ensuring quality service provision

Being accountable for any equipment assigned and reporting to the line manager as may be required.

Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.

Clinical Officer Jobs Requirements

Registered clinical officer preferably trained at KMTC

2 years’ experience in a busy health facility

Current Practicing license is mandatory

Basic HIV training/ experience will be an added advantage

Make appropriate diagnosis

Good clinical skills – history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations

Treat patients with respect

Confidentiality

Good Interpersonal and time management skills

Communication and decision making skills

Good recording keeping and reporting skills

Be able to perform minor surgical procedures.

Computer literacy

Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision

Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.

Flexibility to work in high demand set up

How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 14th December 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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