Welfare Officer I (Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation)

The position is responsible for coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the resident centered care approach for the residents in the Home.

Key Responsibilities

The position will achieve its purpose through the following:

1. Coordinate, establish and maintain an official information system to record and update each resident’s case in the Home.

2. Monitor and evaluate the training and implementation of the National Minimum Standards for the elevation of care to residents.

3. Facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of Care Plans in collaboration with the social and medical aspect of every resident of the Home.

4. Conduct Inter Agency Forums to strategically assist in providing relevant programs and activities for the residents.

5. Advise Home Manager on the needs generic and specific requirements to elevate care needs for the residents.

6. Promote a culture of recognition within the specific cadres on a weekly basis to incentivize performance of staff in this specific care service frontier.

7. Assist in awareness initiatives to promote positive messaging on ageing with dignity within home and community settings and provide monthly reports, Weekly Reports and Monthly Reports via the PWO in Charge at Field Divisional Office for further facilitation to headquarters.

8. Actively contribute to all corporate requirements of the Ministry, including planning, budgeting and selection activities when required.

Knowledge & Experience

1. At least 3 years’ experience in social work or similar position aged care environment or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in case management.
3. Demonstrated practical knowledge and experience in coordination with stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated experience in maintaining records and large database.

Skills & Abilities

1. Demonstrated excellent communication, observation and listening skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to assess welfare and care needs.
3. Demonstrated strong leadership skills to monitor and maintain national standards.
4. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage a budget.
5. Demonstrated Computer and report writing skills.

Additional Information

Applicants for employment must be Fijian Citizens, under Age 60, in sound health, with a clear police record. The successful applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment.

The Ministry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants. All applicants must address the specific knowledge, experience, skills and abilities required for the job, as this criteria will be considered in assessing the relative suitability of applicants.

Contact Information

For more details, please contact HR Unit on 3315585, (Ext.391160) or email to mwcpa.hrunit@govnet.gov.fj or mwcpahrunit@gmail.com