Child Safeguarding focal person,current vacancies in uganda,

 Job Title: Child Safeguarding focal person (1 position)

Reports to: Head of Outreach, Partnerships and Advocacy.

Organisation:CoRSU Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services For People with Disability in Uganda Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (for people with disability)

Background Information:

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services For People with Disability in Uganda Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (for people with disability) was established in 2006 as a private non-profit,

non-governmental organization and is supported by CBM (Christian Blind Mission).

CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre on Entebbe Road provides Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation, mainly for children with disability.

Objective of the Position: Ensure there are child safeguarding policies, procedures, systems, structures, resources and personnel in place to promote the welfare and protection of children.

• To support the hospital management in providing children's social and welfare services at the hospital.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments (audits) for activities involving children and develop mitigation procedures/actions in collaboration with heads of departments to improve safeguarding awareness and practice

• Develop relevant Child safeguarding procedures, activities and educational materials.

• In conjunction with HR office, participate in the development and delivery of safeguarding/child protection training for staff.

• Respond appropriately to disclosures or concerns which relate to the well-being of a child.

• To maintain accurate records of case management of individual child abuse cases.

• As appropriate, to act as lead focal person and  coordinate children's focus group discussions/ meetings.

• To maintain and update active links with the Police, Children at Risk National Collaboration of Christian Agencies in Uganda (CaRNAC) and other organizations involved in child safeguarding activities.

• Liaise with various departments involved in client  rehabilitation whenever required.

• To signpost available support services for children  who require it and have been discharged.

• Work closely with the Teacher to ensure that the  play areas in the various departments have adequate children play materials.

• Design and promote play therapy in collaboration  with the Teacher and other relevant units and  departments.

• Review and recommend to the SMT any safeguarding related guidelines for implementation.

• Prepare a quarterly report on child safeguarding.

• Keep own knowledge of safeguarding practice up-to-date by attending relevant training

opportunities.

Qualifications,Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Community Psychology or its  Equivalent

• 3 years' experience in undertaking child  safeguarding/protection roles

• Sound knowledge and understanding of child  safeguarding/protection procedures and related  legislation

• Computer knowledge and documentation skills

• Knowledge of rehabilitation of people with disabilities  especially children

  How To Apply:

NB: Qualified persons should submit their applications (detailed CV with covering letter plus  copies of Academic  Qualifications) to

 The Head of Human Resources,

CoRSU Hospital P. 0. Box 46, Kisubi or email to;

hr@corsu-hospitalorg.

Note that only shortlisted  candidates will be notified for interviews.

Capable People with Disabilities (PWDs) who qualify are encouraged to apply and indicate their form of  disability.

The closing date for receiving applications is 5th January, 2018 at 5:00pm