Médecins du monde or Doctors of the World, is an international humanitarian organization which provides emergency and long-term medical care to the world's most vulnerable people.

Médecins du Monde (MDM) is operating in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of health projects. MDM–France invites qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

Position Title: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSSO), CDCS Project    

/Afar    

Duty station: The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer will be based at Yalo woreda, Afar Region   

Employment Term: 10 Months with possibility of extension 

Basic Salary: 37,440.00 ETB 

Reported to: He/ She works under the supervision of the Program Manager in the clinic hierarchy and technically to the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator

Required positions: 1 (One) 

Date of the announcement: 20/07/2023 

Deadline to apply: 28/07/2023.

Job Summary

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSSO) supervise the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS components of the programs in MdM support clinics in Yalo, Afar region and contribute to their development under the supervision of the Health program Manager and technically to the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator

Essential duties and responsibilities. 

IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF MHPSS PROGRAM

• He/ She supports project team and trainers during training phase

• He/ She prepare handouts and materials for training on MH GAP and Basic PSS under the supervision of the Health program manager.

• He/ She communicate, provides technical guidance, and support to clinic staff 

• He/ She supports in the supervision process set up for MHPSS clinic staff 

• He/ She supports in the collection of MH data for project follow up, coordinate with the MEAL team and report to the line Manager.

• He/ She supports in monitoring and evaluation, data collection during training, supervision and on the stage of service provision

QUALITY ASSURANCE OF MHPSS PROJECTS ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNICATION 

• He/ She proactively participate in relevant team meetings, 

• He/ She debrief on a weekly basis with the clinic staff.

• He/ She provides follow up the day-to-day progress of activities at the field level, mainly the activities implemented by the clinic staff based on a previous well-set plan designed by the operational and technical managers.

• He/ She establish and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas.

• He/ She ensures documents are recorded and maintained confidentially at all times.

• He/she ensures that confidentiality and consent processes are in place and adhered to.

• He/she assists in the development and implementation of the technical monitoring tools for the project’s activities for all MHPSS components, in collaboration with MHPSS coordinator

OTHER ACTIVITIES 

• He/ She supports follow up of the referred cases, with the patient and the referring counsellor.

• He/ She supports in dissemination and implementation awareness campaign

• He/ She supports for the workshops, training, and meetings that hosted as part of the project.

• Asist in establishing, strengthening, and mapping GBV referral pathways.

• Other duties as assigned by the line Manager

Team management and support at the field level.

• Provide supervision to the team in the field 

• Liaise with each member of the team in provision of health services.

• Ensure that team have necessary available resources to achieve team objective.

Involved in project planning and intervention.

• Participate in planning of project intervention 

• Contribute to the identification of difficulties and share propositions.

Participate in representation with stakeholders on behalf of the MHPSS coordinator.

• Attend stakeholder meeting on behalf of MDM when called upon

• Attend and report the meeting minutes.

Work closely with existing MDM team and other partners in area of operation

• Participate in a pro-active way to MdM internal meetings (medical, security etc.)

• Participate in all the relevant trainings organised by MDM and partners.

Collect, compile and analyze weekly epidemiological data.

• Compile the, daily and weekly activities report to submit to the Health Program Manager

• Participate in the weekly computerisation and analysis of the medical data.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification 

• MSc /BSc Degree or Diploma in Clinical  Psychology or related field having Training / certification in MH Gap in PHC

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of working experience in health care setting in emergency situations

• At least one year experience in similar positions.

• Experiences in providing MHPSS support to GBV survivors

• Experience with other NGO is a plus.

Skills and qualities required

• Ability to manage a team.

• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives

• Organizational skills  

• Excellent written and communication skills

• Ability to manage priorities 

• Team spirit

• Good computer skills: MS Word and MS Excel

Languages

• Fluent in both  English and Afar language (Speaking ,Writing , Reading and Listening  )

• Women are strongly encouraged to Apply

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to fill the application form through the following link 

https://forms.gle/Y1tohSiWMR89XC1k6 (Note: All the information that provided in the form is true and accurate) and submit your CV with Cover letter through mdmrecruitment2023@gmail.com with the subject Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSSO) ,CDCS Project , /Afar Region

NB: Please notice that if you have not heard from MdM-F within 15 days of the submission date of the deadline, you should presume you were not short listed for this position. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. However, MdM- F thanks you for your interest and encourages you to apply for other openings where your skills and experience match.

We will only accept applicants who agree to the salary and contract length specified.