Program Officer [K] at Uasin Gishu County Government

Advert Number UGC/CPSB/PR/01/21     

Closing Date: 19/10/2021

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 38,270 – 51,170 (CPSB 09)
House Allowance: Ksh.12, 800 pm
Commuter Allowance: KShs. 5, 000 p.m.
Medical Cover: As provided by the County Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and PensionableResponsibilities

• Plan and execute program activities on timely and accurate manner.
• Support the establishment of a database and referring mechanism system for the rehabilitation persons to receive comprehensive services.
• Reaching out to vulnerable and/ or addicted persons and admit to the rehabilitation center(s).
• Consider and co-ordinate with other services to undertake a comprehensive assessment and develop individual rehabilitation programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate support programmes and ensure meaningful outcomes are recorded and built upon during the support process.
•  Coordinate rehabilitation of the addicted persons.
• Preparing progress reports to the Director Alcoholic Drinks and Control Board (ADCB) including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation, and providing specific recommendations;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences or related field from a Recognized institution
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and partiality
• Flexible and available when needed
• Experienced in handling teams, coordinating services and working in outreach programs for the vulnerable and/or rehabilitation and treatment of addicted persons
• Satisfies the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya