The Alliance for International Medical Action MHPSS Jobs in Nigeria
The Alliance for International Medical Action MHPSS Jobs in Nigeria
Mental Health ActivitiesWith an acute concern for neutrality and confidentiality
Perform psychological care (psychological support or psychotherapy) in accordance with ALIMA protocols, State guidance and mental health plan, international standards.
Assist cases (GBV, depression, anxiety, stress…) with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally
Conduct case-by-case needs assessments for the diagnosis of psychological disorders and identification of treatment and therapy
Define the best response (treatment and strategy) to meet these psychological needs
Carry out evaluation of mental health needs of patients/beneficiaries and establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment following WHO MHGAP approach and ALIMA case management protocols.
Referring cases to other health professionals (preferably a psychiatrist) if chemotherapy is needed and whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient's condition
Providing psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to beneficiaries in need according to ALIMA, MHGAP and other standards protocols in order to improve their psycho-social and mental health conditions
Document progress on cases, maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected
Assisting and training staff members (Nutrition and health) and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MHPSS activities. Facilitate trainings for internal staffs and communities on psychosocial first aid (PFA)
Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group activities standard protocols and procedures set in order to provide the most appropriate management.
Provide coaching and support to the field staff in the implementation of structured MHPSS activities
Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas
Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings, as requested by the coordination
Implementation of prevention measures against abuse of power, SGBV
Under supervision of the MHPSS Manager
Ensures that his/her team, partners and community members are aware of ALIMA's policy and have access to information (complaint escalation mechanism, focal point...).
Facilitates the organization of training and awareness sessions
Implements standards related to the prevention of abuse of power, gender-based violence and sexual violence.
Ensures that team members and partners involved in the
project (Ministry of Health, national partners, etc.) follow training and awareness sessions and apply the rules for preventing abuse.
Contributes to creating and maintaining a nurturing and protective environment for his/her team, community members and project partners.
Coordination and training
Implement the mental health component of the project
Improve the knowledge and training of health facility staff on "triage" and referral of patients to an appropriate professional structure when necessary “Public relations”
Create, maintain and work with a community mental health network
Monitoring, analysis and reporting
Participate in the development of the action plan
Actively monitor and report mental health activities (correctly fill out logs, statistics and produce reports). Propose an analysis of these statistics
Report immediately to the hierarchy all important information related to the activities of clinical psychologist that must be communicated to him.
Others:
Any other task assigned by the direct supervisor and consistent with the objective of the position.
Qualifications, Experience And Skills
BA / B.Sc in Clinical and Community Mental Health, Psychiatric Nurse, and Counselling Psychology
Essential 2 years’ experience in same /Similar position in medical organization preferably INGO’s
Previous experience as MHPSSs desirable with ALIMA or other NGO’s is desirable.
Competencies:
Commitment.
Flexibility.
Stress Management.
Results.
Teamwork.
Service.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Cover letter and Credentials as a single document to: recruitment@nigeria.alima.ngo using "MHPSS Activity Manager - Katsina" as the subject of the mail.
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