INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCMENET

 TITLE:  Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer   

PROGRAM OFIICE:    Ethiopia Country Program, SRH Emergency project

REPORETS TO:  Regional Team Leader   

DUTY STATION:  Samara

COMPANY SUMMARY

EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potentials. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights

JOB SUMMARY

They will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of MHPSS activities in the project implementation areas at both health facility and community level. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to MHNT staffs and Health workers in health facilities. They will also be responsible for ensuring day-to-day documentation of service data and other lessons and best practices both at community level by working with interns and community volunteers. They will compile weekly and monthly data related to PFA and MHPSS and share to RTL and MHPSS advisor on timely manner using the contextualized and standard reporting format.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the RTL and MHPSS advisor in the integration of mental health and psychosocial support into general care for survivors of war affected areas of Amhara and Afar regions
• Technically support and mentor the interns to provide PSA, social work and social support services linked to general health care clinics for survivors of SGBV
• Select, provide training and supervision for interns and community volunteers
• Develop culturally appropriate psychosocial activities, including social support activities
• These include, but are not limited to training in psychological first aid, designing holistic recreational, vocational and social activities; development of material for awareness campaigns;
• Serve as the primary point of contact between EngenderHealth and local partners involved in psychosocial activities.
• Provide onsite mentoring and technical support to providers to proper counselling service for those mentally ill clients need counselling and psychotherapy according to the type of illness and age category.
• Strengthen community-facility referral system for care for survivors of SGBV with psychosocial problem.
• Work in keeping with IASC guidelines on mental health and psychosocial support and promote guidelines where appropriate.
• Provide oversight, direct and supervise activities of MHPSS related activities related to comprehensive care for survivors of SGBV.
• Work closely with other mental health and psychosocial staff of supported facilities and other partners’ staffs in to ensure coordinated activities
• Work with relevant staffs and partners to develop and provide culturally appropriate community based mental health care services.
• Represent EngenderHealth in coordination meetings when necessary
• Compile information and prepare written reports as necessary
• Organize public awareness and de-stigmatization campaigns around MHPSS related health issues with support from local staff, partners and country office technical advisors
• Implement other activities as per the direction of the MHPSS advisor and RTL
• Conduct training need assessment to identify relevant community members (Women affair CSW, HAD, HEW, HWs) Knowledge gap and design appropriate training accordingly.
• Assist project staffs MHNT and others to include MHPSS key messages in their activity
• Ensure community level referral linkage and collaboration
• Strengthen referral linkage of management of cases with SGBV between PHCUs and Hospitals
• Facilitates and encourages regular review meeting and review schedules at all woreda levels and help the different institutions have it-institutionalized commitment;
• Document and share learning from counseling, integration with other health/nutrition activity

Job Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPEREINCE

• MA Degree in Psychology or related field with at least 3 years of counselling and social work experience
• BA degree in Psychology or related field with at least 5 years of counselling and social work experience
• At least 2 years of mental health and psychosocial programming experience;
• In depth knowledge and experience of mental health and psychosocial programming in the humanitarian context, tailored to care for SGBV is essential.
• Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings
• Proven counselling skill
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to Engender Health’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
• Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Acceptable English verbal and written skills
• Computer skills: Basic    

How to Apply

Interested and well-qualified candidates can submit their application & CV through CLICK HERE

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a survivor of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy status, disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal, state and local laws. 

EngenderHealth complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in the United States in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EngenderHealth is committed to safeguarding all people, particularly children, vulnerable adults and beneficiaries of assistance from any harm that may be caused due to contact with EngenderHealth. This includes harm arising from the conduct of staff, associates and partners; and the design and implementation of programs and activities.