Job Description

Position: MHPSS Counselor X4    

Reference number:

Vac /0201/22

Category: Health 

Accountable To: Senior Emergency response officer 

Supervises: None

Work Location: South Wello ( Tawuladere, Ambasel, Dessie Zuria & Worebabu Woredas)

Travel:                

Salary: attractive and Competitive to the market

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.

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

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How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can apply using THIS LINK

              Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

                 Applicants from South Wollo 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.