Social Welfare Officer II job at Machakos County Public Service Board
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Vacancy title:
Social Welfare Officer II

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Public Administration, and Government ]

Jobs at:

Machakos County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
24 February 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Machakos , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
MCPSB/02/2023/049
Duties and Responsibilities

• Representing the department of social welfare and civic empowerment
• Mainstreaming disability issues and assisting in registration, screening and referrals of persons with disabilities. (PWD's).
• Sensitization of improved welfare for the elderly persons.
• Capacity building of community groups on economic empowerment, leadership and management.
• Data collection on all registered groups.
• Regular visits and support for registered children's home.
• Handling GBV (Gender Based Violence) issues through counselling and referrals.
• Prepare weekly and monthly report on field visits, activities and events which are
• being undertaken in social welfare programs.
• Represent the Department at seminars and conferences related to social welfare in Sub-Counties.
• Represent the department at Sub-County Human Development related meetings such as sector working groups.
• Provide advice and support to the technical staff working within the respective field offices.
• Support in updating and sharing with staff recent developments and knowledge tools in the areas of interventions.
• Monitor and report on social safeguards on County projects in your Sub-County
• Attend conferences and seminars as directed by your supervisor.
• Ensure gender integration in the day-to-day activities.
• Undertake any other duty that may be given from time to time from Social Welfare office.

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must;
• have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Mental Health, Counseling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to fill the Online application form accessible from Machakos County Public Service Board Portal through the following link: http://machakos.go.ke/jobs 
Note that all applications must be submitted electronically.
Applicants should upload certified scanned copies of their academic certificates, professional Certificates from tertiary institutions and National Identification Cards. All applications must be received on or before 24th February, 2023 5:00 PM.

Note: The Candidates will be required to:
• Produce originals of their National identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Candidates with foreign Qualifications should get clearance from the Commission for University Education (CUE)

It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.


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Job Info
Job Category: Government jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 24 February 2023
Duty Station: Machakos
Posted: 15-02-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-02-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 15-02-2065
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