Psychosocial Counselor (MHT)

Date Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Job Detail

Location:

Helmand
Company:

OCCD
Type:

Contract
Shift:

First Shift (Morning)
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

5
Vacancy number:

OCCD-KDR/HLD-008
Experience:

1 Year
Gender:

Female
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

MD Degree
Apply Before:

Oct 09, 2022

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About OCCD

Organization for Community Coordination and Development (OCCD) established and registered with the Ministry of Economy in 2013, is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political, and independent organization. OCCD works in partnership with Government, development and implementing partners in Health, Education, Agriculture, and Livestock, Research and Development

Job Description

Identify the psychosocial care needs of the mothers and care takers in the MHNT and design methodology for improving the psychosocial
Assess the existence of a psychosocial care service within the health facilities, work to improve/strengthen psychosocial care services in the MHNT
Participate in elaborating teaching aids and adapting them according to the target population needs

Provide children and accompanying adults with the opportunity to play together and to improve the mother/child relationship;
Conduct stimulation activities for the mothers and children according to the beneficiaries’ needs
Conduct individual counselling for the mothers and care takers
Evaluate the beneficiaries’ knowledge before and after the sessions
Provide support to the health instructor and take part in appetite testing as often as possible
Organize and direct sessions on breast-feeding practices or on child development

Provide as much help as possible to any parent/guardian whose child experiences difficulties during the appetite test
Stimulate exchange between beneficiaries in discussion /working groups on a particular theme and make them more dynamic.
Be capable of receiving and restraining expressions of strong emotions
Identify the beneficiaries and attendants who need special attention (unusual behaviour, aggressiveness, isolation, food refusal, etc.)
Ensure that these persons are given support through interviews, individual counselling and by referring them to the medical team in sensitive situations;
Inform the supervisor or psychologist of any information or observations made following an educational activity session
Assist other HF team in providing monthly report
Keep the files concerning social activities up to date

Job Requirements

Graduated from relevant faculty
At least 2 years responsible experience in related field.
Related training is a plus point
Good communication skills (written and spoken) of Dari, Pashto
Demonstrated skills in health project management and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to support provincial team and provide/receive constructive feedback
Knowledge of planning/organizing/communication skills

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates should submit their resumes along with the cover letter to recruitment-af@occd.org.af

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WRITE THE VACANCY#, POSITION, AND PROVINCE IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. NOTE: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Submission Email:

recruitment-af@occd.org.af

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