Social Support Associate

First line manager:    Case Management Team Leader
Accountability:         Program Coordinator
Place of Employment:    Hanoi

HealthRight International is a health and human rights organization working where health is diminished or endangered by violations of human rights and civil liberties.  Reaching out to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, HealthRight works with local partners to build sustainable access to health care for excluded populations. 

HealthRight is seeking a Vietnamese National for the role of Social Support Associate This position will join the Case Management Team as part of the project ‘Community – Based Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children’ in Hanoi.  The Case Management Team works to conduct home visits, assessing and catering to the needs of clients, as well as building the capacity of Home-Based Care workers to do the same.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work closely with HealthRight’s partners to oversee the management of the Smile of the Sun Centres, two care and support facilities for children and their caregivers.
- Assist caregivers involved in the project to navigate procedures related to accessing government stipends and social support.
- Assist HealthRight in building and strengthening a service referral network where OVC and their families/caregivers can receive state- and NGO- provided social and income generating assistance.
- Work to link and support clients referred for social and income generating assistance.
- Support partners facilitate youth clubs for older OVC involved in the project.
- Act as a point person for HealthRight’s programming in Soc Son district- particularly in building the capacity of the district’s new self-help group and Women’s Union staff.
- Assist in general communication and documentation of project outcomes.
- Work closely with other members of HealthRight’s Case Management Team to assist in project implementation as required, including such activity as: developing case management plans, providing on-the-job training during joint home visits with the HBC workers, participating in regular monitoring and information-sharing meetings, and conducting regular monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Monitor distribution of material support for OVC and caregivers.
- Assist with other project-related activity as the need arises.

Requirements
- Degree in Social Work, Public Health or related field. Candidates with no tertiary qualifications but extensive relevant experience may also be considered.
- At least 2 years work experience with non-governmental organizations or relevant social service providers.
- Strong ability in written and spoken English a must.
- Prior work in one or more of the following fields a strong advantage: child protection, livelihood support, capacity building, or HIV.
- Highly developed interpersonal, team work and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel and Word.
- Ability to maintain professional case management records.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding work related issues.
Ability to travel within the suburb areas of Hanoi.

Applicants are requested to submit their application to Ms. Pham Thi Hong, Program Coordinator, HealthRight International Viet Nam Office, 25 Bui Thi Xuan, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi and/or email to [email protected]. 

All applications must  include the following:
Covering  letter
Resume
Copies of all certificates (notarized)
Names of three referees 

Deadline for application:  14th April 2010
Tentative interview date: 16th  April 2010

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Please no telephone contact after submitting an application.