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MHPSS Counsellor

Date Posted: Nov 02, 2022
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    Herat
  • Company:
  • Type:
    Contract
  • Shift:
    First Shift (Morning)
  • Career Level:
    Experienced Professional
  • Positions:
    2
  • Vacancy number:
    CFCV-KBL-191-22
  • Experience:
    2 Year
  • Gender:
    Any
  • Salary:
    As per Company salary scale
  • Degree:
    Certification
  • Apply Before:
    Nov 10, 2022

About CTG

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

Treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is one of the key components of PND activities serviced through BPHS NGOS. It is primarily implemented in the emergency affected provinces where the prevalence of SAM is high. The services will be expanded as part of emergency response once there is emergency induced SAM cases. Therapeutic nutrition supplies (e.g F-75, F-100 and RUTF) are core elements of the services. PND manage the overall supply chain including forecasting, requesting, distributing, and collecting the reports on a quarterly basis.

Purpose of the post:

The main objective of this assignment is to support PND to manage quality IMAM services delivery as inpatient care and outpatient care. Also, to manage the therapeutic supply and minimize the nutrition supply stock outs through improved nutrition supply management system. The technical assistance will also be responsible for emergency related activities in PND including coordinating with Nutrition cluster. 

Job Description

  1. Deliver one-on-one (Individual) and group counselling sessions to identified clients within mobile clinics as an integrated approach
  2. Assist in the identification of psycho-social needs and proposition needed interventions in collaboration with the migration health division
  3. Support MHPSS Project Assistant – Health/Doctor in delivering training or workshops tailored for sensitization on MHPSS issues and remedies
  4. Support in the creation of materials including publicity documents
  5. Engage with displaced and migrant populations to deliver and promote MHPSS project activities in the designated locations
  6. Assist in writing monthly, quarterly, annual reports and progress reports of project activities including monthly reporting to the Migration Health Physician
  7. Assist in the implementation of preventive MHPSS interventions at the zero point and PHC levels and underserved communities surrounding IDP settlements and adjacent host communities
  8. Coordinate with Project Assistant – Health/Doctor on cases requiring higher level interventions
  9. Coordinate with MHPSS working group and other relevant stakeholders at local provincial levels
  10. Always maintain confidentiality of all beneficiaries and internal information.

Other Functions

Any other related task that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Values

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  • Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

  • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
  • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Job Requirements

Education

  • Degree or certificate in Psychology, Counselling, Social Works, Psychiatric Nursing, or related field from a recognized institution.

Experience

  • At least 1 – 2 years of professional experiences in relevant field (clinical psychology, educational psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or other related fields)
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills
  • Experience working in humanitarian sector is an asset – specifically in MHPSS programs
  • Good knowledge of counselling and community mobilization methods and tools
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary
  • Experience in supporting medical team and community-based organizations
  • Experience working with survivors of trauma, including GBV
  • Working in emergency and development project

Skills

  • Ability to move or lift patients.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • A patient and compassionate disposition.

Languages

Fluency in Dari, and Pashto

Working knowledge in English

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are encourage.

VII. METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 10 November 2022 latest, we do not accept hard copies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate.

Campaigning for a candidate can be grounds for disqualification.

Posting period:

From: 31.10 .2022 to 10.11.2022

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts

Submission Guideline:

Click on the link below and then click on ‘Register and Apply’ if you are not already registered with MyCTG
Follow the steps to provide your details and register
Provide the information marked in red
Save your profile and upload copies of your qualification and CV
Once you profile is created and saved go to Vacancies tab on the right corner
Click on the vacancy that you want to apply for
Provide your current employment details, date you are available from and salary expectation
Tick the boxes and click submit
You will see your application under Application tab

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