Job Description
The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer supervises the implementation monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS components of the programs in MdM clinics in Damboa Borno State and contributes to their development Under the supervision of the Medical Supervisor, he/she works in collaboration with MHPSS Technical Advisor.
Responsibilities
- The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer supervises the implementation monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS components of the programs in MdM clinics in Damboa Borno State and contributes to their development Under the supervision of the Medical Supervisor, he/she is working in collaboration with MHPSS Technical Advisor.
Implementation And Monitoring Of Mhpss Program:
- He/She supports the project team and trainers during the training phase
- He/She prepares handouts and materials for training on MH GAP and Basic PSS under the supervision of the technical Advisor.
- He/She communicates and provides technical guidance, and support to clinic staff
- He/She supports the supervision process set up for MHPSS clinic staff
- He/She supports the collection of MH data for project follow-up, coordinates with the MEAL team, and reports 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, as requested by the Medical Supervisor
- He/She debriefs every week with the clinic staff.
- He/She provides follow-up on 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 establishes and maintains 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 TA
Other Activities:
- He/She supports follow-up of the referred cases, with the patient and the referring counselor.
- He/She supports in dissemination and implementation awareness campaign
- He/She supports the workshops, training, and meetings that are hosted as part of the project.
- 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 the provision of health services.
- Ensure that the team has the necessary available resources to achieve the team objective.
Involved in project planning and intervention.
- Participate in the planning of project intervention
- Contribute to the identification of difficulties and share propositions.
Participate in representation with stakeholders on behalf of the MHPSS TA.
- Attend stakeholder meetings on behalf of MDM when called upon
- Attend and report the meeting minutes.
Work closely with the existing MDM team and other partners in the area of operation
- Participate proactively in MdM internal meetings (medical, security, etc.)
- Participate in all the relevant training organized by MDM and partners.
Collect, compile, and analyze weekly epidemiological data.
- Compile the daily and weekly activities report to submit to the Medical Supervisor.
- Participate in the weekly computerization and analysis of the medical data.
Hierarchical and functional links
- He/she works under the supervision of the Medical Supervisor in the clinic hierarchy and technically to the Mental Health Technical Advisor.
Qualification
- Diploma in Clinical psychologist with- 2 years’ experience.
- Significant experience in similar positions.
- Personal skills required:
- Ability to manage a team.
- Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
- Organizational skills
- Good writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities
- Team spirit
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Location: Borno, Nigeria.
For More Information: MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYSOCIAL SUPPORT (MHPSS OFFICER)
