INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

About Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO)

Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO) is an Ethiopian Resident Charity established in 2002 by Ethiopian volunteers. Since its establishment, FIDO has implemented a wide range of development and humanitarian projects across Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, Somali Regional State, and Addis Ababa City Administration.

The organization has worked in HIV prevention, care and treatment services, support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), maternal and child health promotion, malaria prevention, school and health facility construction, youth development, Humanitarian project and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programs.

FIDO has been awarded a USG grant to implement the Sustaining Integrated Community HIV Response in Oromia (SICHRO) project in partnership with ISHDO and Project HOPE. FIDO invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following positions:

 Social Service Worker (SSW)

Job Category

Health Care and Social Services

Duty Stations

• Chora

• Alle

• Alge Sachi

• Didu

• Meta Robi

Reports To

Care and Support Officer

Employment Type

Full-Time Contract

Career Level

Senior Level (2+ years of experience)

Number of Positions: 9

Salary

As per the Organization’s Salary Scale

Position Summary

The Social Service Worker (SSW) will facilitate and support HIV-related case management activities for Children and Adolescents Living with HIV (CALHIV), HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI), Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (PBFW), and People Living with HIV (PLHIV). The role focuses on improving access to treatment, adherence support, referral services, and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management and Household Support

• Conduct routine household visits and case management activities.

• Enroll HIV-positive pregnant women, HEI, and CALHIV into care and treatment services.

• Conduct household assessments and develop care plans.

• Mentor and support Case Workers (CWs).

• Collect and report beneficiary service data using Comcare.

• Follow up on VLT, IIT, HEI, and Tx-Curr line lists.

• Strengthen pediatric peer-support interventions.

• Collaborate closely with Community Engagement Facilitators (CEF).

HIV-Specific Case Management

• Support identification and enrollment of HIV-positive clients.

• Conduct HIV risk assessments and health screenings.

• Follow up on AHD, high viral load, and unstable HIV cases.

• Ensure timely referral and linkage to health services.

Referral and Linkage

• Facilitate referrals to community-based services.

• Strengthen partnerships with faith-based institutions.

• Support pediatric HIV testing and ART adherence interventions.

• Maintain updated service directories.

• Strengthening collaboration among health facilities and community structures.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepare and submit periodic reports.

• Maintain service tracking registers.

• Document best practices, challenges, and lessons learned.

Ensure confidentiality and ethical case management standards

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Nursing, Social Work, or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of HIV case management and ART adherence support.

• Experience conducting household and HIV-risk assessments.

• Familiarity with referral systems and community-based programming.

• Excellent mentoring and supervisory skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and child protection principles.

Language

• Fluency in Afaan Oromo is required.

• Working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Working Conditions

The position requires a 40-hour workweek, including occasional weekend and after-hours work. The role involves close collaboration with health facilities, community structures, and beneficiaries.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit:

• Application Letter

• Updated CV

Applicants must clearly indicate the position title they are applying for in the subject line of their email.

Contact Numbers

• +251 11 5-57 8-114

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written examinations and interviews.

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit supporting documents upon request.

• FIDO will not cover any costs incurred during the recruitment process.

• Applicants who fail to follow the application instructions may be disqualified.

Application Deadline

Five (5) consecutive days from the date of announcement, including the day of publication.

FIDO is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 
Dear Applicant, please use the link below to submit the required documents:

https://forms.gle/7Qd1YXmmA8KN5QBV8

Job Requirements The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field from a recognized institution. The candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in community-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs. Strong communication, community engagement, coordination, and problem-solving skills are also required. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.