The Alliance for International Medical Action MHPSS Activity Manager Jobs in Nigeria
The Alliance for International Medical Action MHPSS Activity Manager Jobs in Nigeria
Protection of Beneficiaries and Community MembersAs part of his/her duties, the incumbent will visit programs and come into contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, a criminal record check or a certificate of good character will be required. In situations where a criminal record check or character reference is not possible, a declaration on honor will be requested.
Functional and Hierarchical Links:
He/she reports to the Project Medical Activity (line manager), and to the Medical Referent (technical manager).
He/she manages the mental health team
He/she works in close collaboration with the MAM, NAM, MOH staff and ALIMA Supervisors
Main Mission
The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Activity Manager (MHPSS) is responsible for the implementation and smooth running of the mental health strategy for refugees, IDPs, patients, their families, the community and the teams. He/she ensures the functioning of the mental health pole on the project.
Implementation of ALIMA programs:
Implements and evolves the mental health care strategy, care circuit and referral in each intervention site;
Ensures the implementation and monitoring of psychological support for beneficiaries in the various sites of displaced populations, patients or people in isolation and families
Ensures the effectiveness of mental health and psychosocial support activities in accordance with the defined action plan and according to the minimum package of mental health activities vs. the complete package, with a focus on psychological first aid, prevention and management of psycho-trauma;
Ensures the development of partnerships for the management, orientation and referral of severe or chronic cases of mental disorders and/or psychosocial problems.
Monitoring, analysis and reporting
Participates in external meetings and reports relevant information to the emergency coordinator
Conducts a weekly summary of mental health activities and reports to the medical coordinator and the project's referring physicians
Follows the issues and recommendations of the cluster
Produces a mission report and recommendations
Representation, coordination with other teams
Ensures networking with the various partners,
Participates in meetings related to
his/her field of intervention on the instructions of the head office mental health referent;
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Qualifications:
Professional Master's Degree in Clinical and/or Health Psychology or equivalent
An ability to problematize and summarize the main psychological issues and be able to set priorities
Experience in project and team management
Knowledge of NGO functioning is an asset.
Experiences:
Professional Master's degree in clinical and/or health psychology or equivalent
Previous experience in humanitarian work.
Qualities of The Candidate:
An ability to problematize and summarize the main psychological issues and be able to set priorities
Good teamwork and delegation skills
A good deal of autonomy and the ability to create one's own position in line with the association's objectives and resources
Good writing skills
A good knowledge of psycho-trauma
Languages
English and Local Languages.
Contract term:
Contract term: contract under Nigerian law, contract length: 6 months (renewable, based on funding availability and performance).
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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