The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an international medical organization, founded in 2009. ALIMA’s aim is to provide a high standard of healthcare in situations of emergency or medical disaster and to improve the practice of humanitarian medicine by developing innovative projects associated with medical research.
Understanding MHPSS Assistant
Under the guidance of the MedRef and technical support of the Roving MHPSS Manager/Medref for Nigeria, the MHPSS Assistant will report to the MHPSS supervisor/Medref, and will provide overall ALIMA’s MHPSS interventions for the beneficiaries in the project.
Also 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.
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Function of MHPSS Assistant
Integrate MHPSS to SRH, /SGBV/GBV, malnutrition and all other health units including emergency response, i.e. disease outbreaks, natural disasters etc.
Conduct case-by-case needs assessments for the diagnosis of psychological disorders and identification of treatment and therapy
Carry out evaluation of mental health needs of patients/beneficiaries and establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment following WHO MHGAP approach and ALIMA case management protocols. Referring cases to other health professionals whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient\\’s condition
Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to beneficiaries in need according to ALIMA, MHGAP and other standards protocols in order to improve their psycho-social and mental health conditions
Assist cases with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally
Document progress on cases, maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected
Support in providing capacity building for ALIMA teams to increase technical capacity and referral by other units.
Facilitate trainings for internal staffs and communities on psychological first aid (PFA)
Support in providing capacity building for caregivers especially in child psycho stimulation programs & Work in close collaboration with health promoters.
Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group activities standard protocols and procedures set in order to provide the most appropriate management.
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Tasks to Accomplish
Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
Support in organizing events, i.e world mental health day, GBV 16 days of activism.
Engage with health promoters, community mobilizers, and community leaders to coordinate, organize, and promote MHPSS /SGBV activities in the designated locations
Prepare and conduct psychoeducation.
Work in close coordination with the MHPSS senior management and focal points on issues related to the field in terms of identification of challenges encountered, gaps, provide all necessary information to ensure better implementation of activities.
Submit monthly reports, in addition to the data collection sheet that should be filled on a weekly basis to the MHPSS supervisor
Report any concerning issues first hand to the direct supervisor;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational backgrounds
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social work, mental health, psychology or related fields
Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in community based psychosocial support interventions particularly as it relates to social norms change.
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Skills and Experience of MHPSS Assistant
Experience with medical international NGO, an asset
Experience in a similar position for at least 2 years.
Demonstrated experience on counselling skills.
Perfect knowledge of MS Office package, especially Excel & Word
Languages- fluent -English oral & written. Mandatory and local language of the region-Hausa etc
How to Apply
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