The psychologist will be based in Axum/Adwa, Tigray Region. The Psychologist will provide mental health and psychosocial support(MHPSS) to individuals and communities in the region. This position will focus on conducting psychological assessments, delivering interventions, and offering ongoing support for a range of psychological concerns. The psychologist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to improve the mental well-being of the affected communities.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager/Field Coordinator, the psychologist will also maintain a technical link with the Mission MHPSS Advisor to ensure alignment with best practices and overall program objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program manager/ Field Coordinator plus a technical link with the MHPSS Advisor, the psychologist has the responsibility to:

• Assesses beneficiaries’ MHPSS needs, including GBV survivors, their personal situation and, strengths in order to develop plans to improve their well-being. 

• Delivers one-on-one (Individual) and group counselling sessions to identified beneficiaries according to the logical framework and create links with organizations working on MHPSS services.

• Supports the MHPSS Advisor in developing, delivering, psychosocial materials and group activities in close collaboration with the community Mobilizers.

• Conducts group counselling sessions or support groups for special needs e.g., PLHIV, GBV survivors, caregivers of children with nutrition needs.

• Obtains assistance for the beneficiaries referring them to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing referral linkage with other agencies.

• Maintains records of cases by documenting all session notes and adhering to data protection regulations.

• Monitors planned actions through regular follow-up.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of beneficiaries’ personal information receiving MHPSS services

• Follows up with beneficiaries to ensure that their situations and wellbeing has progressed

• Participates in MHPSS working group coordination meetings at field level

• Reports on MHPSS activities in the monthly progress activities report

• Performs any other task assigned by the Program Manager/ Field Coordinator

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification 

• MSc /BSc Degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/psychiatric Nurse  

• Training/certification in mhGAP/PM+ is a plus

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of working experience as Psychologist in health care setting / Counsellor in a health facility in emergency situations

• Experience with other NGO is a plus.

• Demonstrable experience in reporting, supervising and training others in a team setting.

Skills and qualities required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Good computer skills: MS Word and MS Excel

• Strong clinical assessment skills to evaluate an individual’s mental status, identifying signs of psychological distress or vulnerabilities..

• Ability to assess the individual’s family and social environment, understanding how these factors may influence their mental health and overall well-being. 

• Choose a psychological support method (including referral), suggest psychosocial support activities 

• Know how to work in a multidisciplinary team 

• Ability to formalize and communicate professional expertise, sharing knowledge and insights in clear with team members and other stakeholders. 

• Lead individual, group, and family psychotherapy sessions, guiding people through therapeutic exercises such as role-playing, relaxation techniques, and other activities. 

• Draft and format clinical notes, documents and/or reports relating to the specialist area 

How To Apply

Interested applicants are required to fill the application form through THIS LINK

Psychologist, CDCs Project /Tigray Region Ahsea, Chila Woreda and Adwa Hospital. 

NB: 

• Candidates who can join quickly will be considered for this recruitment process.

•  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

•  Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

•  Early application is advantageous. We will start the long listing before the end date of the vacancy, and we will close the vacancy if we get a suitable candidate before the deadline.