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Mental Health Psycho Social Support Officer-Roving
World Vision Ethiopia
Social Science
Social Science and Community
Mekelle
4 years
1 Position
2024-03-07
to
2024-04-01
Social work
Psychology
Full Time
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Job Description
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Major Responsibilities
Provide mental health case consultations in collaboration with other GBV Response team.Develop culturally appropriate psychosocial activities, including social support activities targeting IDPs, returnees or affected host communities. These include but are not limited to training in psychological first aid, designing holistic recreational, vocational, and social activities; development of material for awareness campaigns and organize awareness sessions.
Coordinate with local government stakeholders (Women and children Affairs, Social Affairs, Health sector, faith organizations etc) and other stakeholders regarding implementing the mental health and psychosocial support measure to ensure complementarity and flexible, efficient service delivery to other emergency response plans. Provides technical support to MHPSS teams through direct supervision sessions.
Provide culturally appropriate counselling services to people with mental health conditions or experiencing psychosocial challenges in accordance with professional ethics and best practices. Assist the MHPSS-Technical Advisor whilst providing training for staff provides including prot on basic MH concepts including mhGAP-HIG, PM+ and other evidence-based intervention approaches/modalities Strengthen community-facility referral system for IDPs, returnees or affected host communities.
Integrate MHPSS services for holistic service with other sectors including education, protection, nutrition etc to ensure protection of those suffering mental health conditions
timely and Work collaboratively with other agencies, local and international and with relevant government bodies
Job Requirement
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
BA Degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Psychiatric Nurse, Psychiatry Social Work
Required Professional Experience
Four years and above experience in designing and implementing Mental health and psycho-social programs in the field Knowledge and experience in application of international technical guidelines and standards in Inter Agency for Mental Health and Psycho-social guideline
Minimum Knowledge of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving. as related to the field.
Ability to meet tight deadlines through excellent time management, organisation and multi-tasking skills Knowledge and skills in community based psycho-social support mechanisms.
Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse team in a sensitive environment. Trained on MHPSS -Brief interventions (GPM+,SH+,PFA, Mhgap, SEL,PSE).
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
BA degree in psychology, Counselling Psychology , Psychiatry nurse , Psychiatry social work,
Ability to meet tight deadlines through excellent time management, organisation and multi-tasking skills
Knowledge and skills in community based psycho-social support mechanisms.
World Vision is a child-focused organisation that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.
Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organisation that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
How to Apply
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Fields Of Study
Social work
Psychology
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