Medicins Sans Frontiers - Holland Counselor Educator Jobs in Ethiopia
Medicins Sans Frontiers - Holland Counselor Educator Jobs in Ethiopia
Main Purpose/Job SummaryPerform counseling and/or education sessions to patients, following different medical and mental health MSF protocols and procedures, in order to improve their pychosocial condition.
Accountabilities
Identify the psychosocial, socio-economic and administrative needs for patients
Actively promote the availability of counselling services and carry out, individual or in group counseling, basic psycho educational sessions, to patients, their families (when needed), in order to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties within the project scope.
Refer patients to other specialists or other institutions for further assistance, when necessary in order to propose the best support available.
Participate in the creation of any material needed for counseling activities and look after it,
Keep files and statistics of daily activities and participate in team meetings to share experiences and discuss special cases with other counselors, preserving confidentiality
Inform line manager of any problem of any kind arising during the day-to-day activities.
Take active part in trainings, supervisions/intervisions and support the activities manager when necessary in doing sensitization for MSF staff or external partners about mental health /psychosocial issues.
Discuss difficulties and problems in counselling with supervisor. MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Daily updates
of the number of patients in the ward he/she is assigned.
Assist nutrition assistants in achieving the patient well supplemented based on the orders, follow the feeding and appetite of patients and inform any changes regrading this to the team and nutrition assistants, and encourage patients to take the needed amount of food and fluids to facilitate prognosis.
Accompanying referred patient to the other health facilities
Job Requirements
• Degree/Diploma in counseling, social work, psychology or other similar field..
1 year experience essential. Experience with NGO desirable.
Overall 2 years of experience
• Local language essential. Mission language desirable
Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their nonreturnable and up-to-date CV and cover letter including clear photocopies of all supporting documents via any one of the below-mentioned locations.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates with the required experience and qualifications as well as clear and validated documentation will be called upon to attend further assessment.
Copy of degree/diploma
Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF
Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancellation from the recruitment process and if found after employment will lead to immediate termination.
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