Psychosocial Support Counsellor at Medecins Du Monde

Medecins Du Monde or Doctors of the World, is an international humanitarian non-profit organization that provides emergency and long-term medical care to vulnerable populations while advocating for equal access to Healthcare worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Psychosocial Support Counsellor

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Line Manager: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Coordinator
Line reports: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Coordinator
Length of contract: 6month

Responsibilities and Tasks Description

• Deliver one-on-one (Individual) and group counselling sessions to identified clients through MDM Clinics, and in line with MDM integrated approach
• Develop psychosocial activities; community mobilization, awareness raising, creation of family support group, working on family links etc.
• Support MH Coord in delivering training, workshops etc as outlined in the project.
• Support in the creation of materials including publicity documents, workshops contents.
• Engage with the community to deliver and promote MDM MHPSS project activities in the designated locations.
• Assist in writing monthly, quarterly, annual reports, monitoring and evaluation activity and progress reports of project activities including monthly reporting to the MHPSS Coordinator.
• On request support MH Coord in specific tasks
• Maintain a positive image of MDM at all times and in all circumstances.
• Note: This job description is not exhausted and the staff member may be asked from time to time to perform duties over and above those described here. The staff member is also expected to maintain confidentiality of all beneficiaries and internal information at all times.

Eligibility Criteria
Essential:

• Be educated to a Degree/Diploma level in Psychology, Counselling, Social Sciences, Community Development or related field from a recognized institution
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in related work within an INGO or organization similar setting.
• Experience in MHPSS project implementation within an INGO setting
• Good knowledge of counseling and community mobilization methods and tools
• Good spoken and written English
• Good spoken and written Hausa , with at least one other local language: Kanuri and Marghi, Shuwa, Fulani,
• Good communicator with proven organizational skills
• Previous experience in TOT
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team setting
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when necessary
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word,Power Point and Excel)

Desirable:

• Experience in supporting medical team and community based organizations
• Experience of working with Hospital could be added advantage
• Knowledge about MHPSS
• Experience working with survivors of trauma, including GBV
• Working in emergency and development project
• Exposure to research
• Good knowledge of Borno state.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover letters explaining why you consider yourself suitable for this position and providing a valid email and telephone contact to: [email protected] Ensure to place the job title in the subject line.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are unable to accept phone calls.
• We’ll pay attention only to the complete files in English.
• Our process of selection include some written tests and oral interviews.
• Please notice that if you have not heard from MdM within 2 weeks, you should presume you were not short listed for this position. However, MdM thanks you for your interest and encourages you to apply for other openings where your skills and experience match.
• MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.