Social Welfare Officer III at County Government of Nakuru

VACANT POSITIONS IN NAKURU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE 

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012, Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions. 

SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER III - TWO (2) POSITIONS - ADVERT NO. 08/2024/03

Basic salary Kshs. 26,900 – 35,380 p.m. (Job Group ‘H’)

All other allowances as per the SRC circulars

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications and Experience 

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (plain) or its’ equivalent qualification; and
2. Diploma in any of the following discipline: Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Anthropology, Counselling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

This will be the entry grade for Diploma holders. At this level, an officer will be deployed in the Alms House and Njoro OVC and any other related social centre. 

1. Disability mainstreaming and empowerment
2. Community capacity building on formation of social groups
3. Rescue and care of vulnerable elderly persons
4. Rescue and rehabilitation of street children
5. Management of social halls,
6. Inspection and regulation of day care centres
7. Any other duty related to social services 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke. 

A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of National ID, KCSE, Diploma/Degree/Masters Certificates and Professional registration certificates should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 13th March, 2024 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand delivered applications will be accepted). 

Clearly indicate the Advert number and position applied for on top of the envelope and address to;

 

The Secretary

 Nakuru County Public Service Board

 Public Works Building- Prisons Road

 P.O Box 2870-20100

 NAKURU

County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply. 

The Board and the County Government of Nakuru is committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption. We caution applicants not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise of influencing the outcome. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Such cases should be reported to the Police and other relevant Law Enforcement Agencies.

Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and official cellphone number: 0796848192.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Social Worker Job at The Nairobi Hospital

Career Opportunity 

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has an excellent career opportunity for an individual who possesses a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, results oriented and committed to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice in line with our Strategic Plan (2019-2024).

SOCIAL WORKER

REF: TNH/HRD/SW/02/2024

Reporting to the Charge Nurse, the successful candidate will address the social, psychological and emotional needs of patients and their families in order to promote optimal state of health in line with the Hospital’s patient care objectives. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Provide counselling services to special needs patients and their families as requested by doctors, nurses and administration;
• Act as the link between the special needs patients, family, clinicians, nurses and management;
• Assess all charity patients through interviews, carrying out reference checks to clarify if they really need the charity and advice the Almonas Fund Committee and League of Friends;
• Provide counselling services to patients and staff as requested by doctors and management.
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters related to the patient’s family, hospital and Charity Fund.
• Assess patients’ adherence as per the existing SOPs;
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports;
• Document patients’ information in the registers, patients’ files and the system;
•  Mentor peer mentors and support group leaders;
• Address emerging issues of patients, families and staff;
• Report child abuse cases to relevant child welfare authorities;
• Handle patient’s cases including interviewing patients with difficulties in meeting their bills and prepare related reports with appropriate recommendations;
• Participate in hospital charity programs including needy patients and cleft-lip charity program and carry out assessment of needy cases to establish their economic status, capability to pay and which patient deserves financial support
• Provide counselling to mothers who want to put their children for adoption and liaise with relevant agencies to initiate the adoption process;
• Make visitation rounds to long-stay patients;
• Prepare the patients whose conditions have changed such as patients who need to usewheelchairs;
•  Act as the Secretary to the Almonas Fund committee, provide recommendations on deserving cases and monitor budget implementation;
• Debrief for staff, those in quarantine and isolation wards;
• Be a facilitator of cancer support group; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling or any other related field from a recognized institution. 
• Diploma in counselling and Psychology
• Must be a registered member with the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologists Association and hold a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 5 years counselling experience 

Competencies Technical & Behavioural Competencies 

• Counselling skills
• Listening skills
• Empathy
• Networking skills
• Ability to work for long hours under pressure
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Effective decision making and judgement skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity

Application Process 

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, attach testimonials and share full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 29th February, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates. 

The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees. 

Head of Human Resources

The Nairobi Hospital

P. O. Box 30026 – 00100

NAIROBI

Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org 

Nairobi Hospital Jobs, Social Work Jobs In Kenya

HIV Testing Services Supervisor Job at Amref Kenya

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 120 programs, directly reaching more than 12 million people across 35 African countries. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa and an additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America. In the spirit of Ubuntu, partnership and networking are key elements of our approach. Amref has a staff complement of over 1,500. 

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centered health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. 

Job Title: HIV Testing Services (HTS) Supervisor

Reporting to : SCASCO and USAID Imarisha Jamii HTS Program Officer

Duration : Two (2) months

Programme : USAID Imarisha Jamii

No. Of Vacancies : 1

Location : Lodwar, Turkana 

Job Purpose 

The HTS Supervisor will be responsible for implementation, coordination and supervision of quality HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) services support services in the HIV Care and Treatment program with the aim of ensuring HTS Counselors and health facilities supervised meet their set targets across the HTC cascades. The HTS supervisor will report to the Sub-County AIDS and STI Coordinator (SCASCO) and will work in close guidance of both USAID Imarisha Jamii HTS Program Officer and the SCASCO. 

Responsibilities 

• Ensure quality HTC services are provided as per the National Algorithm across all points of service in allocated sites by conducting observed sessions.
• Ensure all HTS providers undergo counsellor supportive supervision on a monthly basis at facility level.
• Ensure all counsellors undergo group counselling supporting sessions on a quarterly basis at the facility level.
• Ensure testing efficiency in all supported sites through risk assessment
• Ensure 100% HTS optimization in all supported sites
• Ensure optimal PNS implementation of 95% testing of contacts, contact ratio at a minimum of 1:3 ratio in all PNs populations in all supported sites. 
• Support the HTC counselors and health facilities to achieve their HTC targets across the HTC Cascade through observed sessions to identify gaps, preceptorship and monthly mentorship and supervision.
• Ensure monthly forecasting, quantification and reporting of Rapid Test Kits (RTKs) is done according to the guidelines and raise a 1-month Early Warning alert for expected RTK shortage.
• Ensure each HTC service point meets the national quality assurance standards (NASCOP Certified HTC Provider, Joint support supervisions with the SCMLT, technical assistance to the HTC Counselor providers and handle counselors’ burn out issues).
• Support and spearhead promotion of HTC services and innovations aimed at increasing access to HTC service provision e.g., testing partners and children of index clients, Pediatric testing days and OVC testing
• Training Needs Assessment and participation in EQA activities (proficiency testing) of supervisees documented and available at facility level.
• Work in close collaboration with the SCASCO and the USAID Imarisha Jamii HTS Program Officer to ensure continuity of services by organizing monthly HTC counselors’ meetings and managing HTC counselor leave days.
• Support for the M&E framework (Maintenance of HTC registers, wall charts, data entry, reports, timeliness and accuracy)
• Convene Monthly counselor supervisors meeting and review counselor performances and linkage and provide psychosocial support to HTC counselors
• Conduct any other duty as may be prescribed by the supervisor.
• Ensure linkage of 100% of all identified patients.
• Ensure referral of patients to appropriate services including VMMC, PREP, PEP, GBV among others 

Qualifications and Experience

• A NASCOP HTS Certificate
• A diploma in a health-related course or Diploma in Counseling Psychology, a degree will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Counselor Supervision
• Minimum of THREE years of working experience in offering HIV Testing Services.
• Having worked in Turkana County is an added advantage 

How to Apply

Interested? Please send your CV with the title ‘HTS Supervisor – USAID Imarisha Jamii Programme’ to the email address recruitment@amref.org. The closing date will be Tuesday 20 February, 2024 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

HIV Testing Services Counsellor Job at Amref Kenya

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 120 programs, directly reaching more than 12 million people across 35 African countries. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa and an additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America. In the spirit of Ubuntu, partnership and networking are key elements of our approach. Amref has a staff complement of over 1,500. 

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centered health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. 

Job Title : HIV Testing Services (HTS) Counsellor

Reporting to : HTS Supervisor & Facility In-Charge

Duration: Two (2) months

No. of Vacancies : 1

Location : Lodwar, Turkana

Job Purpose 

The HTS Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV Testing Services to patients and clients seeking services in their respective health facilities using provider-initiated testing and counselling, voluntary counselling and testing, targeted family and partner testing/Partner notification services and other novel HTS approaches. They will be responsible for working closely with other service providers to ensure that the quality of HTS services is sustained as defined by the MOH service quality standards. They will receive direct supervision from HTS supervisor and facility Incharge. 

Responsibilities 

• Create awareness and provide education about the existence of HIV testing services
• Lead in the mobilization of clients for HTS
• Provide pre/post-test HIV counselling ensuring that clients understand risk factors, prevention methods and other relevant issues
• Provide confidential HIV testing to clients, as per national HTS guidelines
• Provide on-going counselling and make relevant referrals for on-going support
• Always ensure quality of HTS services
• Document and maintain accurate HTS records including referrals and report on referral outcomes
• Compile and submit HTS reports on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to the supervisor
• Timely requests for all the necessary consumables for undertaking HTS activities
• Participate in HTS QA activities like PT, counselling supervision etc.
• Ensure HTS optimization in the facility
• Provide Partner Notification Services
• Perform any other duties as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience 

• MUST have completed at least a diploma level course in social or health sciences
• Certificate in HTS accredited by NASCOP
• Conducted and Passed Proficiency Tests

Skills 

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent written, listening and oral communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
• Excellent use of android application and computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Ability to conceptualize and understand program needs

How to Apply 

Interested? Please send your CV with the title ‘HTS Counsellor – USAID Imaarisha Jamii Programme’ to the email address recruitment@amref.org. The closing date will be Tuesday 20 February, 2024 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.