Trauma Care Manager

 Trauma Care Manager (readvertised) - Closes: July 15, 2025

Kids Alive International Zambia

Justice that heals. Bonds that mend.

Kids Alive International (www.kidsalive.org) is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of vulnerable children and families. We believe that every child deserves a chance to live a life free from fear and trauma. Through our comprehensive programs and resources, we work to transform communities through a holistic approach that melds evidence-based practices with biblical principles.

Justice that heals. Bonds that mend.

We are seeking qualified, self-motivated, result oriented, passionate, and empathetic individuals to fill the position of Trauma Care Manager.

Duties

    Ensure all children from hard backgrounds supported by KAZ are able to heal from their past traumas of abuse and neglect. The role will also provide ensure post-trauma recovery interventions are taken care of holistically.

    Ensure clinical practice is in accordance with health/hospital guidelines/standards during initial child assessments.

    Develop an individualized treatment plan for each child.

    Educate family members on what they can do for their reintegrated child or how to respond to certain observable behaviour.

    Support family assessment for children being reintegrated to prepare for new environment and relationships

    In collaboration with Safeguarding officer develop training and orientation modules for staff, children and families.

    Support and organise child protection camps, awareness and sensitizations meetings with families and children.

    Lead the development and update of policies, strategies and operational guidelines for the Trauma Care Team.

    Coordinate the Trauma Care Team (TCT) to achieve outcomes for children

    Prepare annual and quarterly work or implementation plan for easy activity tracking to ensure accountability and achieving of set milestones.

    Provide support and mentorship to Social Workers and mothers on best practice in childcare.

    Undertaking performance agreements and reviews for Trauma Care team

    Identify capacity building gaps for team and make necessary recommendations

    Gather and share impact stories with Programs Manager, Communications and M&E

    Representing KAZ at all government and partner meetings related to mental health and trauma care

    Review, develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for Trauma Care that meet and collaret with government rules and regulations (mental health, child health).

    Ensure compliance with safety, emergency management in terms of sexual abuse cases and any other that may require risk management in consultation with relevant departments.

    Good understanding of the existing policy framework on child protection and welfare at National and global level and align accordingly.

    Shall be responsible for the team budget

Experience and Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in psychology.

    Practical experience in child counselling, rehabilitation or behavioural monitoring for not less than 4 years.

    Practical experience working with children in a similar setting may be strongly desired

    Registered as a Psychologist

    Understanding and appreciation of the challenges of working in a team, respecting and understanding the diversity of our people and cultures.

    Must be able to speak and write English, Lozi and Nyanja fluently

    A committed Christian with a personal faith in Jesus Christ and a heart for serving orphans and vulnerable children.

How to Apply

If you possess the above required minimum qualifications/abilities, send your Cover letter, Certificates, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Relevant Qualifications to KAZRecruit@kidsalive.org not later than 15th July 2025.

No late APPLICATIONS will be accepted.

Kids Alive Zambia is a legitimate employer, should you be asked for a fee during any stage of the application and/or recruitment process report to the relevant authorities or Kids Alive Zambia. If you are asked for money do not proceed with the process.

To apply for this job email your details to KAZRecruit@kidsalive.org