Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">The incumbent is responsible for the effective implementation and management of the Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme (GAPP) in their Region. Work involves coordinating activities and the assessment and the placement of caregivers as well as the promotion of GAPP activities within the region. The employee operates with some degree of initiative and judgement within the framework set by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs in accordance with Public Service policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Work is reviewed through discussions and periodic reports.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation processes of the Caregivers and clients placements.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Conducts periodic meetings with the Regional Office staff to ensure the smooth operating processes. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Attends, participates and gives feedback/prepare reports to Project Coordinator on meetings with various stakeholders, where necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Manages the human and material resources at the Regional Office. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Interviews and evaluates clients for the placements of GAPP caregivers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Recruits caregivers for placement into homes of clients.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Conducts periodic performance appraisals of caregivers, Centre Coordinator and Regional Staff.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Interprets medical terminology from referrals of Medical Practitioners.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Coordinates case management of clients in the region.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Conducts initial and periodic visits to ensure the programme is properly monitored and caregivers performances are thoroughly assessed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Reviews and verifies monthly Claim forms and Attendance Records from caregivers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Develops new training activities for caregiver built upon their initial training.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Prepares monthly and annual reports for Project Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Assists with the planning, organizing, coordinating and staffing of the Training Programmes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Assists with the monitoring and evaluation of the Training Programmes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Screens candidates for selection into the Training Programme.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Assists with the recruitment and training of tutors and other support human resource for Training Programmes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Assists with logistical arrangements for orientation, field trips, career days and graduation ceremonies for the Training Programmes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Conducts periodic meetings with the Centre Coordinator to ensure the smooth functioning of Training Programmes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Submits periodic reports on performance of activities.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Performs other related duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
Key Competencies
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="" arial",sans-serif"=""><b><u>Knowlege, Skills and Abilities:</u></b></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Sound knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and techniques of social work.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Sound knowledge of the procedures and prevailing policies governing the operation of social services in the country.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Some Knowledge of gerontology.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Knowledge of the legislation and related policies, rules and regulations pertaining to the administration of the Public Service.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Skill in the use of personal computers.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Sound management and coordinating skills.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Sound communication (oral and written) skills. </span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Sound monitoring and evaluation skills.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Sound assessment and interviewing skills.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to assess, evaluate and place caregivers.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to manage time and network effectively.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to conduct training activities. </span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to produce clear and concise written reports. </span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to exercise patience and tact and use initiative.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and youth.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;</span></o:p></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt"><u><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Minimum Experience and Training:&nbsp;</span></u><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Bachelor's degree from a recognized University in the Social Sciences or Allied Health Services.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">A minimum of five (5) years' experience in supervisory and training duties.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Two (2) to five (5) years working experience in a community-based environment.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Experience in working with and managing youth programmes is an asset.</span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>