Introduction

ASDEPO is a humanitarian, Civil Society Organization founded in 2014 that works in all regions of Ethiopia. ASDEPO fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation and post-conflict recovery.

ASDEPO’ s operation in Tigrai Region currently is focused on GBV response to Conflict-Affected communities in Tigray Regional State, Adwa, Ahferom and Rama Woredas.

Job Description

Scope/job purpose:

• Improve the beneficiaries’ mental health wellbeing and psychosocial conditions
• Supporting the Primary Health Care Services (PHCS) medical team by providing guidance and capacity building for the implementation of qualitative psychosocial care and mental health activities
• Assisting the community volunteers (CVs) in the identification of beneficiaries in need of specific psychological counseling and ensuring individual or group support for identified beneficiaries
• Detailed responsibilities and tasks:
• Implementing psychosocial activities and providing psychological consultations on regular basis.
• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed. 
• Document client data accurately in the intake forms and ensure they are under lock and key. 
• Ensure that the MH Data Tool is accurately updated on a regular basis. 
• Participate in the interpretation of the analyzed data on trends. 
• Participate in the preparation of accurate reports for all Psycho-social related activities.
• Assess the beneficiaries’ psychological condition by using psychological tools to detect the vulnerable cases and ensure psychological follow up.
• Actively participate in weekly supervision meetings.
• Assist in development of referral networks between partners implementing GBV and implementation of referral pathways. 
• Participate in conducting trainings for medical and non-medical staff on Mental Health related topics.
• Support the Hygiene & Health promoters to identify beneficiaries with vulnerabilities and to properly refer them to the MH worker
• Conducting regular Awareness raising session with target communities within Health Facilities.
• Lead/Participate in the identification and selection of Community Volunteers (CVs).
• Regular capacity building of CVs in Mental Health related topics
• Managing the activities of CVs through regular follow-up.
• Coordinating with the PHC-Services team to identify appropriate trainings and providing them regular trainings on Mental Health & Psych-Social Support (MHPSS).
• Producing timely progress reports, including both quantitative and qualitative information, on MHPSS activities and clinical case studies
• Submitting timely MHPSS data to Sr. HIS Officer
• Being in charge of the MHPSS materials and making the liaise with the Supply Chain for the procurement of the needed activities items
• To maintain good socio-professional relationships with national and international partners
• To attend trainings when required
• To attend team meetings and to give qualitative inputs
• Be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services
• Strictly respect confidentiality of data, property of beneficiaries and respect confidentiality regarding the content of clinical interviews, except when exchanging information with the medical team in charge and within a professional frame

Vacancy No: ASDEPO/005/2021___

Location: Tigray

Quantity required: 1

Location: Tigray Region Adwa, Ahferom and Rama Woredas.

Duration: 6 months with a probability of contract extension

Job Requirements

Qualification required:

• College Degree in Psychology, Social or Humanitarian sciences. Master’s degree is preferred. 

Skills required:

• Minimum one year of experience in similar position with National or International NGOs

Personal skills required:

• Psychology or social work.
• With expertise and experience Mental Health and Psycho Social Support field
• Fluent in Arabic and basic English
• Have a good modulation of voice and confidence in communicating in public
• Work as team player and has flexibility in his/her work
• He/she can work independently and innovatively to develop and implement supervision and training activities that help expand community participation
• Experience working in humanitarian emergency settings is an asset
• An understanding of and commitment to ASDEPO’s mission and values.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter, CV (with three reference check) and include details of your current remuneration through email address: asdepo.recruitment@gmail.com or in person ASDEPO HQ in front of CBE Enderase Branch Addis Ababa.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• ASDEPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer ASDEPO considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.Tel. 01115579413/ 01115579414   P.O.Box 5770 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Note: Use "Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer" as the subject line of your email. All applications submitted to the ASDEPO include a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. In order to ensure fairness to all applicant’s personal inquiries are not permitted. Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews. “ASDEPO is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.