Social Welfare & Counselling Officer II

Ref: 2024-08

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be the leading provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa, serving as a healthcare social enterprise through development programs in the community, focusing on the most vulnerable. Committed to preventing lifelong disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities, including obstetric fistula repairs. Its Maternity and Newborn Wing serves as a referral center for high-risk and emergency deliveries in the region of Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.

Job Title: Social Welfare & Counselling Officer II

Reporting to: [Not specified]
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Description

The Social Welfare & Counselling Officer II at CCBRT hospital is responsible for providing compassionate and effective social welfare and counselling services while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining a high quality of service.

The officer is expected to have a deep understanding of CCBRT services and products, and the targeted patient categories to advise patients accordingly. Additionally, the officer is required to ensure the implementation of the CCBRT subsidized policy and scoring tool, support donor-funded patients, and identify compelling stories of patients who have benefited from donor funds.

Specific Accountabilities

• Provide compassionate and effective social welfare and counselling services.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain quality service standards.
• Understand CCBRT services and products, and advise patients accordingly.
• Implement the CCBRT subsidized policy and scoring tool.
• Support donor-funded patients and identify compelling patient stories.
• Ensure compliance with donor criteria and reporting requirements.

Person Specification

• Education:
  • Diploma in Social Work or Sociology with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Degree in Social Work or Sociology with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience:
  • Experience working in hospital settings is an added advantage.
  • Additional relevant courses are an added advantage.
• Skills:
  • Compelling and empathetic nature.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
  • Computer literate.

Application Details

If you are interested, please submit your curriculum vitae with 3 references and a cover letter explaining why you believe you are the right person for the role. Send your application via email to: recruitment@ccbrt.org.

CCBRT is an equal opportunities employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply. The selection process will include various assessment rounds.

Please indicate the job reference number: 2024-08.
Deadline for applications: June 19th, 2024.
(The selection process might commence upon receipt of suitable applications.)

Note: CCBRT does not request or accept money from applicants as part of its recruitment process.