Social Workers

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The MHPSS Officer will provide technical support and coordination for mental health and psycho-social support services within the Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT). The role involves delivering community-based psychosocial interventions, supporting vulnerable populations, training health staff, and integrating MHPSS into health and nutrition programs to improve holistic well-being.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

• Experience: Five years Experience in MHPSS service delivery in humanitarian or community settings.

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• Duration of Assignment: 12 months

• Reporting Line: Reports to the Health and Nutrition Officer

• Number of Position: One

• Duty station: Liben woreda of East Borena zone

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning

• Contribute to the development of annual, quarterly, and monthly MHNT plans integrating MHPSS activities.

• Identify human, material, and financial resources required for MHPSS interventions.

• Plan community outreach sessions and psychosocial support activities in coordination with the MHNT.

Health Service Delivery & MHNT Management

• Provide direct psychosocial support and counseling to individuals, families, and groups.

• Support integration of MHPSS services into routine health and nutrition activities.

• Assist in supervision and guidance of MHNT staff on MHPSS approaches.

Nutrition Program Management

• Integrate psychosocial support considerations into nutrition programs, including CMAM and IYCF-E activities.

• Address psychosocial barriers to service uptake and adherence.

• Support caregivers and community members with counseling and stress management techniques.

Capacity Building

• Conduct training, coaching, and mentorship for MHNT staff, HEWs, and facility staff on MHPSS principles and interventions.

• Strengthen community-level psychosocial capacity by training volunteers and community committees.

Disease Surveillance, Outbreak Prevention & Response

• Identify and respond to psychosocial needs during emergencies.

• Support community awareness and stress management interventions during crises.

• Collaborate with health teams to ensure MHPSS needs are integrated into emergency response plans.

Coordination and Representation

• Liaise with government, NGO, and community partners for coordinated MHPSS service delivery.

• Represent the MHNT in technical meetings and forums related to MHPSS.

Monitoring, Reporting, Data Management and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of MHPSS activities, counseling sessions, and follow-ups.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on MHPSS interventions.

• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.

Supply Chain & Logistics

• Support the planning and management of MHPSS materials, IEC tools, and relevant supplies.

• Ensure availability and proper use of materials for community and facility-based MHPSS activities.

9. Safeguarding, Protection & Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

• Adhere to safeguarding and protection policies.

• Ensure confidentiality, dignity, and safety of beneficiaries during all MHPSS interventions.

• Promote accountability to affected populations by responding to feedback and complaints appropriately.

Expected Deliverables and Outputs

• Weekly and monthly reports on MHPSS activities.

• Documentation of trainings, coaching, and mentorship sessions.

• Records of psychosocial support provided to individuals and communities.

• Reports on MHPSS integration into health, nutrition, and emergency interventions.

• Lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of psychosocial support, mental health interventions, and community-based approaches.

• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.

• Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring staff and community volunteers.

Work Conditions and Requirements

• Field-based position requiring travel to remote and hard-to-reach areas.

• Exposure to challenging environmental and security conditions.

• Flexible working hours including nights or weekends during emergencies.

• Ability to conduct field visits, community sessions, and psychosocial support interventions.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply using the link: THIS LINK