MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT COUNSELOR (MSPSS). AFGHANISTAN – Afghanistan

ASSIGNMENT

This place goals to supply technical experience to conduct multidisciplinary assessments (with the coordination group), analyze the context and the stakeholders current and suggest related MHPSS actions tailored to Afghanistan (Kabul and recognized rural areas)

The MHPSS Advisor is answerable for designing the MDM MHPSS technique and modalities within the space of ​​intervention, guaranteeing the standard and relevance of the implementation of MHPSS actions in accordance with MdM and worldwide high quality requirements. He/she additionally supplies technical assist, coaching and supervision of MdM groups and MHPSS companions.

Following the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, the cumulative results of battle, worldwide sanctions and financial disaster, recurring drought and Covid have led to one of many world’s most extreme humanitarian crises. Confronted with this example, MDM determined to reopen its mission (MDM operated in Afghanistan from 1982 to 2012) within the nation to contribute to humanitarian efforts aimed toward assuaging the struggling of the Afghan individuals.

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF INTERVENTION

The place shall be based mostly in Kabul with frequent journey to the sector and to provinces the place MDM will implement actions. Collective housing (no household responsibility station)

CHART

The place stories on to the Nation Coordinator.

FUNCTIONS

Technical assist to the MHPSS division:

Guarantee wants evaluation and consistency of the technical framework of MdM MHPSS assessments and future interventions by way of technical supervision in step with MdM requirements and worldwide insurance policies and requirements

Assist the sector and coordination group within the improvement and implementation of related actions and referral mechanisms in coordination with the well being group

Present applicable technical supervision and steerage to make sure high quality of actions and providers

Plan, coordinate, validate MHPSS data, training and communication (IEC) supplies to assist MHPSS actions.

Design, adapt and replace MHPSS protocols, procedures and instruments

Improvements in psychological well being:

Develop modern instruments, approaches, modalities and interventions to allow entry to MHPSS providers aimed toward addressing present gaps because of underdeveloped MH care system

Coaching actions:

Develop applicable coaching targets, planning, content material, evaluation instruments and studying supplies for MHPSS interventions (thematic areas outlined by programmatic wants)

Determine employees coaching wants on MHPSS, together with assist for GBV survivors, and set up related trainings (immediately or by way of exterior sources).

Monitoring actions:

Validate the proposed interventions and monitor their effectiveness.

Monitor the implementation of the MHPSS intervention and be sure that it’s in step with challenge schedules and high quality requirements.

Coordinate with the Well being Coordinator and Discipline Coordinators the implementation of technical assist from MHPSS employees at completely different websites

Suggest programmatic variations of the MHPSS program and actions if mandatory.

Design instruments for qualitative and quantitative knowledge assortment, selling knowledge systematization and evaluation

Human ressources:

Take part in defining job descriptions/phrases of reference for MHPSS employees and recruitment

Take part within the recruitment course of for MHPSS employees if mandatory

Writing proposals and stories:

Contribute to the identification, design and writing of MHPSS intervention proposals.

Present common technical stories on MHPSS actions to the general coordinator, the coordination group, the technical referent at headquarters in accordance with the established technical reporting construction.

Validate and contribute to month-to-month Sit-Rep mission stories.

Contribute to donor stories by analyzing M&E knowledge associated to MHPSS actions collected and consolidated from area implementation.

Different obligations:

Take part in coordination group conferences.

Signify MdM in related exterior conferences for SMSPS, in addition to Safety and GBV in collaboration with the Medical Coordinator.

Plan and develop the evaluation instruments wanted to develop the MdM program and built-in MHPSS actions.

Guarantee shut collaboration and correct integration with the healthcare group

Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of the advocacy technique

This checklist of actions shouldn’t be exhaustive and should change relying on the scenario.

CAREER AND SKILLS:

Educational: Diploma in Psychology. Further coaching in medical work is an asset (accredited programs, grasp’s diploma in medical psychology).

Complementary: Coaching in gender and gender-based violence, challenge cycle administration, psychosocial instruments and humanitarian area

Languages: English degree C1 is necessary, data of Dari or Pashto is an asset.

Pc necessities: Administration of MS-Workplace is important.

LIVE

Work expertise in MHPSS in humanitarian and INGO contexts (minimal 2-3 years)

Data of worldwide pointers and ideas, good follow in psychological well being and psychosocial assist in emergencies

Data of built-in MHPSS intervention fashions in promotion/prevention and therapy on the major well being care degree, in addition to the group strategy

Demonstrated capability and functionality in planning and monitoring MHPSS packages, supervising technical actions and guiding accordingly

Expertise in coordination and advocacy are sturdy property.

Expertise working in numerous cultural contexts. Data of the Afghan context is a serious asset.

COMPETENCE PROFILE

Potential to adapt to complicated contexts and disturbing conditions.

Glorious communication, listening and diplomatic expertise

Reactivity, adaptability, potential to take initiatives

Sturdy problem-solving and organizational expertise

Potential to work and coordinate with others and inside a group.

Rigor and autonomy.

Pedagogical capability and coaching expertise.

Sturdy writing and communication expertise.

Identification with the strains of labor, values ​​and mission of Médicos del Mundo.

AVAILABLITY

As quickly as attainable, 3 to six months (relying on the provision of the candidate)

SALARY

Wage tables of Medicos del Mundo.