Feed the Children IPTG Supervisor Jobs in Malawi

Feed the Children IPTG Supervisor Jobs in Malawi

Summary:

The IPT-G Supervisor will provide ongoing supervision of the IPT-G sessions to enable the IPT-G Facilitators to deliver effective and ethical counselling services to pregnant and lactating mothers with depression attending IPT- groups.

Facilitate Identification of depressed women and support facilitators on formation of groups for the intervention using locally validated depression screening tools.

Train IPT-G facilitators to equip them with knowledge and skills to conduct weekly 90 minutes IPT-G sessions for 12 weeks.

Provide supervision and mentorship to facilitators for weekly IPT-Group sessions for women with depression.

Support follow–up of women participating in IPT-Groups and document progress including success stories.

Support facilitators with supply and usage of IPTG tools including documenting the learning while they conduct the group sessions and use the information for improving the IPT- group session.

Maintain strong collaboration with District Health Office and Social welfare department to provide high quality therapeutic intervention including maintaining referral pathways.

Support facilitators to adhere to code of conduct including maintaining confidentiality in all matters relating to group participants consistent with organizational policies and laws.

Collect participants' data electronically or using hard copies and prepare reports on progress made and submit to the IPT-G Specialist.

Work with nutrition care groups, family members or other community support groups to ensure sustained support to women who have recovered from acute depression.

Conduct debriefing sessions with IPT-G facilitators to support them deal with compassionate fatigue, burn-out or vicarious trauma.

Follow up the IPT-G Facilitators on a bi-weekly basis and provide brief fortnightly updates to them regarding the technical progress of the team, including identified additional training/capacity building needs.

Conduct district and community mapping to identify potential partners for mental health and social services referrals.

Participate in all required district stakeholder technical meetings and Akule ndi Thanzi team meetings or with

management as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

*Perform other assigned functions within their area of expertise.

Qualifications:

Education:

Diploma in Psychosocial counseling or Psychology from a recognized institution B.A

Knowledge and skills in the practice of professional psychosocial counselling and clinical supervision

Qualifications & Experience:

Must have at least 600 hours of supervised practice session

Demonstrated interest in social work and helping others.

A person who has completed a group IPT training course is an asset.

Experience of working with people with depression and their families & group facilitation (2 years or more)

Broad and in-depth understanding of issues relating to mental health, specifically depression.

Experience of facilitating and supervising group therapies.

Understanding of self-help approaches and empowerment in mental health

Ability to work independently but willing to seek emotional/psychological support in critical moments.

Ability to develop, inform and sustain professional relationships, partnerships and networks.

Empathy with the aims of Strong Minds goal of treating depression.

Natural team player

Outstanding organizational skills, with the capacity to handle conflicting demands, meet tight deadlines, and adapt priorities as needed.

A positive attitude and flexibility in managing work tasks in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, and cover letter, highlighting your suitability for the role to email address: feedinternationaljobs@feedthechildren.org. Please ensure that you indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

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