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Job Description
By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at the highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated healthcare systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the GBV Coordinator, provide technical oversight and capacity-building through training, mentorship, and on-the-job support for caseworkers on case management and referrals
- Work closely with the GBV Coordinator to understand program goals and to meet expectations.
- Supervise case management of Gender Based Violence incidences and ensure proper documentation, assessment, case plan implementation, follow-up, and information management of all GBV cases in line with GBVIMS+.
- Organize weekly case management meetings with caseworkers and support staff in managing critical/complex cases.
- Represent the IMC GBV program in case conference meetings with other service providers (Health, safety & security, protection, legal, etc.) and share experiences in managing critical cases.
- Contribute to the development of monthly outreach plans with other staff and community volunteers based on GBV case trends and the ongoing needs of women and girls.
- Ensure community outreach on services available to GBV survivors.
- Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through the provision of information and data on community feedback on ongoing projects and assessment of emerging needs.
- Contribute to the development of referral pathways to ensure a community perspective is included. Ensure referral pathways are shared and understood within the community.
- Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
- Document and share relevant information that will inform the development of case studies and or success stories of the program.
- Maintain positive coordination and relationship with other partners in the field to promote a holistic approach to GBV case management.
- Participate in GBVIMS task force working meetings and share written minutes with the GBV Coordinator.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, etc
- Two to three years of experience in GBV case management including providing psychosocial counselling for survivors of Gender Based Violence.
- Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
- Strong background of human rights and familiarity with practical challenges faced by displaced and other vulnerable persons.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.
- Experience conducting assessments and a willingness to help plan assessments;
- Interest in building staff capacity through trainings, coaching, mentoring, etc.;
- Ability and willingness to work during irregular working hours when needed
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) Hausa and Kanuri is a must.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff and other stakeholders.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to the Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps via: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Location: Borno, Nigeria.
For More Information: GBV CASE WORKER SUPERVISOR
