Head, Social Welfare at Psyntech Limited

Psyntech Limited - Our client, is a young and growing organization with presence in the manufacturing, health & wellbeing, and not-for-profit sectors, to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Head, Social Welfare

Location: Kwara

Job Description

• They are seeking for qualified candidates who will share in their vision to tackle women empowerment, poverty alleviation, cultural, socio-economic, health & wellbeing issues.
• The position are for young and self-driven candidates
• Candidates must reside in Kwara State (Ilorin and its environs).

Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend, implement and coordinate welfare programmes and activities, in line with the organization’s mission and vision.
• Develop, plan and implement fund-raising strategies for the department and the orphanage
• Provide direct service and support to beneficiaries, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs assessment, or resolving complaints.
• Develop and implement effective processes and procedures for requesting, tracking and providing welfare support.
• Facilitate beneficiary forums for feedback and communication, and organize other sensitization programmes
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive records and reports,
• Supervise and evaluate the work of staff and volunteers
• Develop individual support plans for the children in the orphanage
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other related courses.
• Vocational training in areas such as child care, education or counselling will be an advantage.
• Experience
• 4-6 years of professional experience in an NGO, orphanage or any other social work.
• Previous experience in child care, old peoples home and related areas will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of all aspects of social/child care.
• Strong passion for women, youth & child development.
• Organised, efficient and flexible
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Excellent communication (written and Oral) and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently and in a team
• Integrity
• Committed to achieving goals in a timely manner
• Ability to build a friendly but professional rapport with stakeholders
• Problem solving skills

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected]  The subject of the mail must be the post you are applying for (Head, Social Welfare)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.