mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African Primary Health Care organisation that employs women living with HIV as community health workers across 10 African nations. These “Mentor Mothers” deliver integrated health services at clinics and in communities to ensure everyone, everywhere, has access to the services they need to be healthy and stay in care. Over the next five years, this proven, peer-led model is being scaled up to double down on ending HIV, as well as to tackle new health challenges and reach more people – all with the aim of building a fairer, healthier future. The employment of local women as community health workers means that we are delivering a model that prioritises healthcare for families who need it most, delivered by women who know them best. Since its creation in 2001, m2m has created jobs for nearly 12,000 women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and, together, they have reached over 15M people with critical health services and education. In 2021, m2m reached over 1.6M people across 10 African nations, including 402,616 adolescents (ages 10-19) – 51% more than the year before. m2m also advanced the Global Goals of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 – by achieving virtual elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among its enrolled clients for the eighth consecutive year, and meeting all of the ambitious UNAIDS Fast-Track Targets among its clients four years ahead of the 2026 target date.
Job Description
VAC/GBV Mental Health Manager will be responsible for overseeing VAC and GBV activities and ensure services are provided according to the requirements of Bokamoso implementation. S/he will provide regular supportive supervision, including regular debriefings and MHPSS to VAC/GBV Navigators. S/he will ensure quality implementation VAC/GBV activities.
Key Performance Areas:
Provision of Legal support at community level
- Support the VAC/GBV Navigators for efficient coordination of the case management processes
- Provide mentorship and supportive supervision to the VAC/GBV navigators during community implementation
- On going follow up and provision of support to the family at community level when appropriate
- Support VAC/GBV Navigators to Identify, refer and successfully link OVC and DREAMS participants who have experienced VAC and GBV for further management through mentorship and coaching
- In collaboration with the district legal stakeholders shall build valuable rapport with the VAC/GBV legal response stakeholders within the community council
- Capacitate the VAC/GBV Navigators to collaborate with the existing structures to ensure that community platforms conduct VAC/GBV preventive messaging as well as mental health awareness at community level
- Lead and disseminate the mental health messaging to the OVC and DREAMs participants. Liase with VAC/GBV legal Specialist to get legal technical guidance on OVC, DREAMS, and VAC/GBV cases to further support VAC/GBV Navigators
Data consolidation and reporting
- Facilitation of Weekly data capturing and submission of reports
- Compilation of the monthly reports to the Prevention Services Lead
- Monthly submission of the time sheet to the line Manager
Representation and relationship management
- Coordinate and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders including MoGYSD
- Participate in community stakeholder forums and provide feedback on progress within the project
Qualifications and experience:
- Degree in Gender and Development studies or Social Sciences
- Ability to read and write in English and Sesotho is also a requirement
- Ability to listen and empathize
- Passion for GBV and OVC messaging
- Ability to travel across the District
- Knowledgeable on Child protection issues in Lesotho
- Familiar with current in country GBV screening protocol
- Experienced in implementing the PEPFAR community-based projects
Competencies required
- Good listening skills and empathy towards others
- Good ability to work independently and effectively influences the team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responsible and mature in dealing with sensitive psychosocial issues
- High level of integrity
mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.
Closing Date: 27/1/2025
