Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Counselors Jobs in Ethiopia
Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Counselors Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionMothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) is an Ethiopian resident charity organization registered in accordance with the charities and societies proclamation No 621/2009 with a certificate No 0022.
MCMDO currently is being implementing more than 32 projects and development activities in Oromiya , SNNPR, Somali, Gambella , Benishangul Gumuz , Afar, Tigray, Amhara, Harari, Dire Dawa and City Administration of Addis Ababa.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Ensure that the goals and objectives of the MHPSS project are met as per the project proposal, work plan and M & E Plan.
Ensure the implementation and promoting mental health and psychosocial support activities at community level.
Provide individual counseling and maintain confidentiality during service provision.
Capacity building for HEWs and Community mobilizers related to psychosocial first aid.
Provision of quality MHPSS first aid service according to MHPSS national protocols.
Collaborate with the Mobile health and nutrition team in the field and /or nurse in the management of Mental health cases and Sexual Violence cases .
Assess MHPS cases need for referral as per the referral criteria and ensure that the referral system is well followed and obstacles are reported and discussed with the aim of solving them.
Identify
major stressors for women and children in the community.
Promoting psychological wellbeing and participate and strengthening coordination with government and partners better MHPSS intervention.
Participating in the monthly and quarterly Woreda level update and review meeting and responsible for reports according to templates.
Job Requirements
Qualification
BSc in Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Nursing with mental health and Psychosocial background or related field with 5 year professional experience Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
Fluent written and spoken English, local language is an asset.
Competencies
Commitment to MCMDO Principles.
Ability to work under pressure, long work hours and high workload.
Excellent communication skills-verbal and written. Communication in English is a key requirement. Knowledge of local language (preferably).
Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required.
Ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.
Cross-cultural Awareness.
People management.
Result oriented.
Strategic vision, leadership, people management and planning.
How to Apply
NB
Females are highly encouraged to apply
Interested and qualified applicants shall send your non-returnable application letter together with CV through hananhr@mcmdo.org within five working days from the day of this announcement. Only submit your CV and Application Letter and mention your position on the Subject line.
Address: Ginfele Infront of Ras Amba Hotel.
Tel: 011-8697461
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