Community Case Manager at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS) - 12 Openings

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in 2007 with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. HIFASS is committed to enhancing the quality of lives of the vulnerable population including women, children and disabled persons in Nigeria. We provide local driven solutions to advance better development outcome in health, education and other social services.

HIFASS in partnership with other development organizations implement donor-funded community Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Pediatric ART Saturation Support programs Cross River, Akwa Ibom & Kano States.

Currently we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Community Case Manager

Locations: Calabar, Akwa Ibom & Kano
Report to: Technical Advisors
Job Type: Local
Slot: 12 Openings

Position Summary

• Community Case Manager will provide technical and programmatic implementation of community OVC interventions and Pediatric ART Saturation Support (PASS) at households and community levels.
• CCM are expected to strengthen community and health facility linkages so as to optimize care, treatment and support services to vulnerable children infected or affected by HIV.
• In addition, support treatment adherence, retention in care and viral load monitoring.
• The position will build networks with other implementing partners, health facility staff CBO partners, laboratory, communities and caregivers.
• Ensure community demand creation for HTS and coherent delivery of high quality OVC services at LGA, community and household levels.

Principal Responsibilities

• Engage with SMWASD, SACA, SPHCDA, and relevant partners to implement OVC case management services in line with national policy guidelines and strategies.
• Ensure community entry, engagement and mapping of local resources within the communities of focus LGAs.
• Provide assisted referral services and linkage to care and treatment services for test indicated children.
• Support Index case testing and contact tracing at household and community levels.
• Conduct regular community outreach services and door to door campaigns for demand creation, HIV prevention and referral services.
• Address individual community-focused HIV-related stigma and discrimination concerns limiting disclosure and access to treatment
• Develop and roll out mentoring, coaching and supportive supervision program for community volunteers at it relates to OVC service delivery and pediatric ease findings at community level.

Minimum Requirements

• A first degree in Health or Social Work related field.
• At least three years working experience in health, HIV & AIDS, OVC, Malaria or RMNCH program in Nigeria.
• Previous experience working will be added advantage.
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with LGA social welfare unit, health facilities, LACA and other field- based implementing partners to achieving better results is desirable.
• Proven programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in working collaboratively with facility staff, CVs and other Expert case managers.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven computer appreciation skills and experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Conversant with the local working environment in Akwa lbom or Kano States
• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, and interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members and sub-partners, as well as external relations with the State Ministry of Health, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
3rd May, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in only one attachment (PDF Format), explaining suitability for the job to: hifass_lopin3@hifass-hfi.org Please indicate the title of the position and choice of location as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted applicant will be invited for interview
• HIFASS will not cover any cost for invited shortlisted candidates.