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Job Description:

• Participates in designing Project, developing methodologies, work plans and budgets for the Reconnect-HDI Program.
• Drafts inception plans and other program documents and communication.
• Supports the coordination and management of the implementation of Project activities, scheduling activities and monitoring the Project to make sure planned targets are achieved on time.
• Ensures agreed quality standards for the management and outputs of Reconnect-HDI Project are met.
• Works with the Program Manager to implement the M&E action plan, making sure that M & E data for the Project is collected and reports are produced, as required.
• Works closely with the Finance team to monitor Project expenses and to ensure accurate Project financial reporting.
• Assists with drafting timely and professional Project narrative reports and submits them to the Program Manager, as required.
• Contributes towards the development of Reconnect-HDI Project materials and messages, as appropriate.
• Manages partner relations by supporting the partners, responding to their enquiries/queries and ensuring that there is effective communication regarding Project activities.
• Plans/facilitates/rapporteurs at Project meetings, dialogues and workshops.
• Provides representation and/or participation of the organization at various functions, including but not limited to workshops, dialogues, conferences and field visits.
• Performs other Project activities as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements and Experience 

• B.Sc / BA in Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, Guidance & Counseling or its recognized equivalent 
• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Guidance & Counseling,  Sociology, or related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with International programs and strong familiarity with best-practice reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with government-level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple and competing demands and establish priorities, while providing continual attention to detail in proofing materials, tracking projects, and grants.
• Commitment to organizational core values, mission and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and implement good judgment in a variety of global health and development contexts.
• Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills. Hausa language skills are a plus.
• Experience in a role requiring collaboration within an organization, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy as part of a team effort.
• Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in a flexible environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed and/or approved.

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Job Description:

• Provide psychological assessment and consultation services
• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders of patients and develop a treatment plan
• Provide therapy to groups and individuals
• Prospect for new clients by networking, and using other acceptable means of generating interest from potential clients and ultimately converting them into clients.
• Develop and implement individual treatment plan for different age groups (children inclusive)
• Identify innovative tactics, corresponding business plans and sustainable operations to drive revenue and volume growth with a bid to grow business.
• Work with multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses and social workers, psychiatrists and occupational therapists
• Facilitate diverse group therapeutic sessions
• Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior.
• Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status
• Guide clients in the development of their skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
• Have an understanding of Bio-Psychosocial Approach for assessment and treatment plan for every patient.
• Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests in order to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities
• Be conversant with different treatment methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, talk therapy, person centered therapy etc.
• Be conversant with the electronic medical record system for proper documentation of progress notes and treatment plan.
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans
• Refer patients, clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Coordinate family inclusive therapy to assist them in understanding, dealing with or supporting patients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs on clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives
• Meet with families, probation officers, police or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process
• Plan, organize or lead structured programs of counselling, work, study, recreation or social activities for clients
• Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counselling services
• Learn about new developments in counselling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars or establishing and maintain contact with other social services agencies
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy
• Have an understanding of neuron developmental pathways, how to diagnose, carry out assessments and draw up appropriate treatment plans to meet specific needs.
• Ensure that after discharge the client is transferred to a robust aftercare plan for proper follow up and management.

Requirements and Experience 

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology 
• Minimum of 3 years Clinical experience 
• Strong verbal and written communication skill 
• Proactive problem-solving approach 
• Stress tolerance. 
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality 
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. 
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of psychological test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

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Job Description:

• Designing Project, developing methodologies, work plans and budgets for the Reconnect-HDI Program.
• Drafts inception plans and other program documents and communication.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of Project activities, schedule activities and monitor the Project to make sure planned targets are achieved on time.
• Ensures agreed quality standards for the management and outputs of Reconnect-HDI Project are met.
• Ensure to implement the M&E action plan, making sure that M & E data for the Project is collected and reports are produced, as required.
• Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.
• Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
• Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.
• Monitor Project expenses and to ensure accurate Project financial reporting.
• Drafting timely and professional Project narrative reports and submits them to the Coordinator
• Contributes towards the development of Reconnect-HDI Project materials and messages, as appropriate.
• Plans/facilitates/rapporteurs at Project meetings, dialogues and workshops.
• Provides representation and/or participation of the organization at various functions, including but not limited to workshops, dialogues, conferences and field visits.
• Performs other Project activities as may be assigned from time to time.
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Meeting with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
• Analyzing program risks.

Requirements and Experience 

• Proven experience in program management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of project management.
• B.Sc / BA in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Guidance & Counseling or its recognized equivalent 
• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Guidance & Counseling,  Sociology, or related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with International programs and strong familiarity with best-practice reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with government-level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple and competing demands and establish priorities, while providing continual attention to detail in proofing materials, tracking projects, and grants.
• Commitment to organizational core values, mission and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and implement good judgment in a variety of global health and development contexts.
• Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills. 
• Understanding of Hausa language is an added advantage.
• Experience in a role requiring collaboration within an organization, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy as part of a team effort.
• Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in a flexible environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed and/or approved.