Health Officer – Psychosocial Support 272 views1 applications

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Providing technical assistance and oversight and acting as a knowledge broker in the areas of needs assessment, program design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of mental health and psychosocial support interventions.
• Planning, conducting and analyzing the results from an MHPSS needs assessment.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; expressing complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable manner.
• Maintain accurate records and consistently ensure the confidentiality of information.
• Develop training materials and tools adapted for local contexts
• Plan and carry out training, facilitate capacity building activities and maintains a positive learning environment
• Gather and analyze data, using it to plan and manage both projects and systems of MHPSS.
• Plan and implement strategic changes to improve service delivery
• Providing a first referral level for technical questions arising from stakeholders in the operational level and re-directing these to the health and care department for further assistance as needed.
• Promoting and coordinating the development and integration of MHPSS services in disaster management and health in an emergency.

Minimum Requirements:

• A university degree in Medicine “preferable in psychiatry” or master’s degree of Psychology.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in implementing MHPSS activities.
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems.
• Demonstrate experience with different donors’ compliance and reporting
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
• Experience of training and capacity building.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued.
• Previous experience of managing a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks with attention to details.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Arabic is an asset.