MHPSS Specialist

Qualification

• Required Education: BSc or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or Public Health
• Experience: 3+ years (in MHPSS, preferably NGO)

Responsibilities:

• Assessment of Needs: Conduct assessments to identify the psychosocial needs of affected individuals and communities.
• Individual Counseling: Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to help individuals cope with stress, anxiety, and trauma related to the outbreak.
• Group Therapy: Facilitate group therapy sessions to foster peer support and collective healing within affected communities.
• Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate psychological support during crises, such as after a death or severe illness.
• Community Awareness Programs: Develop and implement educational programs to raise awareness about mental health and available psychosocial support.
• Capacity Building: Train local health workers and communities.
• Support for Families: Provide support to families of cholera patients, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
• Coping Strategies: Teach coping strategies and stress management techniques to help individuals manage their emotional responses.
• Advocacy: Advocate for the inclusion of psychosocial support in health response plans and funding proposals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions and interventions to track progress and needs.
• Culturally Sensitive Practices: Ensure that all psychosocial support activities are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the community.
• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from participants to improve service delivery and ensure it meets the community's needs.
• Follow-Up Support: Provide ongoing follow-up support to individuals who have received services, ensuring continued access to necessary resources and addressing any emerging issues.
• Funnel Questioning: Utilize the funnel questioning method to assess the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, starting with broad inquiries and narrowing down to specific issues.
• Writing Case Stories: Document individual experiences through case stories to illustrate the impact of psychosocial support and identify common themes in community needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the project coordinator.

Number of Positions: 1

Skills Required:

• Health / Medical
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development