Community Care Worker At Caring Heart Initiative (CHI)


Posted on: Tue 18-03-2014

Caring Heart Initiative (CHI) is currently a sub-recipient of USAID and Global Fund is implementing project to support VC. In view of this we are looking for experienced development professionals to work with the organization. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this program.
Position: Community Care Worker (CCW)
Responsibilities
• To deliver quality standard of care and support to vulnerable children at the households
• To participate in trainings appropriate for strengthened capacity on service delivery
• Provide Home Based Care services to children in the community with identified needs such as general housekeeping, personal hygiene and Nutrition education
• Ensure that support is provided according to all relevant policies, procedures and protocols
• Establish and maintain a current, accurate, confidential report of households under his/her care
• Identify most vulnerable households requiring urgent attention
• Discuss any major concerns with the project coordinators
• Consult with household head (caregiver) to ensure that care is on going
• Adhere to the organization's Child Protection Policy (CPP)
• Conduct school visits to monitor VC's attendance and performance and.
• Report to project coordinators.
Requirements
Min Qualification: OND/NCE
Experience: 2 years
Applicants must be resident in Lagos.
Skills:
• Must be proficient in Microsoft packages
• Ability to work under pressure with little supervision
• Must be passionate about working with children and adolescents
• Fluent in spoken and written English and ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO's staff.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:[email protected]