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| MHPSS and EORE Integration Officer (Health) | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Balkh, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-03-23 | Close Date | 2023-03-27 |
| Vacancy No | VA No. 22-03-23 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 11 Months |
| Education | University Degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, etc.). | Experience | Four years of relevant experience in MHPSS Counseling (preferably |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Salary will be commensurate with experience |
About Company
About ADWSO: Afghanistan Development and Welfare Services Organization (ADWSO), an Afghan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operates in Afghanistan since December 2008. ADWSO’s priority sector areas are Child Protection, Capacity Building, Rule of Law and Women Empowerment.
Job Description
- The MPSS counselors will provide counseling sessions at the schools, Transitional Centers, Child-Friendly Spaces (CFSs)
- Direct supervision of PSS counselors
- Conduct training sessions for PSS counselors on different topics, such as the main principles of counseling, communication skills, self-esteem, stress management, depression, anxiety disorder, etc.
- Supervise and assist in sessions conducted by PSS counselors at different levels (individual, community, family, and group).
- Identify children with health issues in Transitional centers, schools, and Child-Friendly Spaces and refer them to the health clinics.
- Connect Transitional Centers to health clinics to ensure the children have access to healthcare.
- Work with the project team to implement monthly targets; weekly work plans; database management; regular reviews of target indicators; and the processing of status updates from supporting staff.
- Report Child Safeguarding and/or PSEA cases when encountered.
- Develop training and learning materials for psychosocial counselors, CFS facilitators, and Social Workers.
- Identify staff gaps and training needs when they arise and communicate them to the Project Manager for his/her action.
- Coordinate day-to-day MHPSS/PSS activities in the region with the project manager.
- Support the collection and dissemination of data for joint planning, monitoring and evaluation, and advocacy.
- Conduct regular visits to monitor health services provided in Transitional Center, and facilitate the programmatic staff visits.
- Verifying health services are delivered to the children identified for support.
- Ensure weekly activity plans are created and properly displayed in PSS activity locations
- Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on service provision and other pre-selected key topics.
- Represent the organization at general coordination working groups and clusters with donor’s humanitarian actors and local authorities when requested.
- Sharing and circulating MHPSS working and training tools and capacity-building opportunities among the team.
- Lead the planning and capacity-building training for PSS counselors.
- Maintain regular supervision of the project team and provide them with technical support and advice when needed.
- Ensure timely referral and follow-up of cases in need of further support.
- Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirement
- University Degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, etc.).
- Four years of relevant experience in MHPSS Counseling (preferably two years in a supervisory role).
- Must have good communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Fluent with Pushto, Dar and English.
Good computer literacy – MS office applications, web-based management information systems. - Willingness to travel and stay overnight in the northern and north eastern provinces and its associated districts
Submission Guideline
Please download and fill out the ADWSO Application Form and provide it to the following address by the closing date.
Email: vacancy@adwso.org
Download the ADWSO Application Form from the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZS0bMDzIYboXKMydH0X2Wk1wq0fQUT5o/view?usp=share_link
Note: When you apply via email, please put the vacancy number and title of the position in your email subject line.
Attach your cover letter and CV with the application form and follow the guidelines mentioned in the application form.