Position:                            MHPSS Counselor  (X4)       Reference number:Vac/0268/22

Category:                          Health 

Accountable To:              Senior Emergency response officer 

Supervises:                        None

Work Location:                 Afar, (Berhale, Megale, Yalo & Gulina)

Travel:                              

Salary:                              attractive and Competitive to the market

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The primary function of MHPSS Counsellor is to assist the Senior Emergency Health Response Coordinator with the integration of mental health and psychosocial support in to the general health care. The MHPSS Counsellor’s primary responsibilities are oversee of the psychosocial components of the mental health and psychosocial program and implementing counselling services to the community we are serving.

Job Requirements

·               BA/Master’s degree in Psychology or related field with at least 3 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 essential.

·               Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support In Emergency Settings

·               Training experience required on mhGAP & Proven counselling skill

·               Strong organizational and supervisory, Strong writing and reporting skills.

·               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 Honest, hardworking and a self-motivated person.

·               Ability to travel on short notice to project sites

·               Excellent English verbal and written skills.

     Knowledge of  local language is mandatory

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter by clearly stating the position that you are applying for and CV at THISLINK  before August 26, 2022.

                           Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

                  Applicants from Afar and its surrounding are advantageous   

                             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.