Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (MHPSS Field Officer) at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Locationn MIU

Main Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the MHPSS Delegate, coordinate the implementation of all field activities as defined in the MHPSS
• project document.
• Collaborate with the NRCS to coordinate volunteers to implement MHPSS activities as appropriate, supported by the
• MHPSS Programme Assistant
• Lead the volunteer team in a collaborative manner to identify the mental health and psychosocial needs of hospitalized
• patients, identifying relevant topics for problem solving, therapeutic and psychoeducational individual sessions, groups
• and sensitization activities as appropriate, with the support of the MHPSS Delegate.
• Maintain client files in accordance with international standards. Ensure all client information is kept confidential and
• clinical records and are kept securely and written in a respectful manner
• Identify key community actors and/or health staff who will receive intensive & ongoing training, coaching and supervision
• in mental health and psychological support, with the support the MHPSS delegate.
• Maintain a continuous awareness of the evolution of the situation and the impact on programme implementation, security
• considerations and MHPSS needs, communicating these with the sub delegation and the MHPSS Delegate as
• appropriate.
• Identify and facilitate referral pathways for clients in need of specialist psychological, mental health, medical and other
• humanitarian needs.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Psychology.
• Post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or Medical Doctor specialized in Psychiatry or similar.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in clinical and/or community mental health and psychosocial programs.
• Experience working with the psychological effects of war political violence or other traumatic events highly desirable.
• Experience working in a hospital environment and/or with multidisciplinary health staff an asset.
• Group facilitation skills, training and supervision experience.
• Able to use Microsoft office efficiently.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, fluency in Kanuri and Hausa an asset.
• Good knowledge of the political, social and cultural assigned environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
• Team leadership and good communication skills.
• Flexibility to respond to changing circumstances.
• Able to follow directions diligently and work within a specified framework.
• Team work and partnership working skills.
• Willingness to learn and support others in their learning.
• Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative.