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Counselor Educator
Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF)
Social Science
Social Science and Community
Shire
1 years
1 Position
2023-10-10
to
2023-10-16
Social work
Psychology
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Job Description
Main Purpose
Perform counseling and/or education sessions to patients, following different medical and mental health MSF protocols and procedures, in order to improve their pychosocial condition.
Accountabilities Identify the psychosocial, socio-economic and administrative needs for patientsActively promote the availability of counselling services and carry out, individual or in group counseling, basic psycho educational sessions, to patients, their families (when needed), in order to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties within the project scope.Refer patients to other specialists or other institutions for further assistance, when necessary in order to propose the best support available. Participate in the creation of any material needed for counseling activities and look after it,Keep files and statistics of daily activities and participate in team meetings to share experiences and discuss special cases with other counselors, preserving confidentiality Inform line manager of any problem of any kind arising during the day-to-day activities.Take active part in trainings, supervisions/intervisions and support the activities manager when necessary in doing sensitization for MSF staff or external partners about mental health /psychosocial issues.Discuss difficulties and problems in counselling with supervisor.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Ensure individual and group counseling to identify the Psychological, emotional and behavioral difficulties; diagnose; develop action plan and provide psychological and psychosocial support at individual, group and family level. Ensure the psychological and psycho-social follow-up of the beneficiaries ;Supervise, monitor and provide training to the community mental Health workers in the center and in the field. Make initial home visits to assess living conditions, family situation and social background of the clientConduct group discussion with family members, community members and neighbors in the field or in the center.Ensure regular reports on activities, assessments, follow-up and other related documents to ensure the quality and reporting of the project.Work in close collaboration with PCC, OPD, IPD and other stakeholders.Receive supervision from Mental Health Supervisor or Mental Health Activity Manager for the difficulties cases.Refer beneficiaries with specific needs of specialized psychological support to PCC or other stakeholders.Ensure the confidentiality relating to the project and beneficiaries.And any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor/MHAM relating to mental health programs.
Job Requirements
Education
Degree/Diploma or level 4 in counseling, social work, psychology or other similar field with Competency Certification (COC) for level 4.
Experience
1 year experience essential. Experience with NGO desirable.Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting.
Languages
Local language essential. Mission language desirable.
Knowledge
Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service
Competencies
· Results
· Teamwork
· Commitment t
· Service
How to Apply
Interested applicants shall submit their non-returnable up to date CV and application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents (all documents have to be put into an envelope on which the position you are applying for should be written) via CLICK HERE
Contract duration two months with possible extension.
Dear applicants: - Please Note that we only contact short-listed candidates.
Only Short listed candidates with the required documents allowed to attend further assessment.
Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF
Fields Of Study
Social work
Psychology
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