TFU MHPSS Counsellor (Re Announced)

Job Summary Job Purpose Responsible for the implementation of MHPSS and care practice integrated with nutrition and health intervention. Objective 1: Participate in implementing MHPSS and care practice integrated with nutrition and health intervention: Identify the psychosocial and care needs of the mothers and caretakers in the health facility and design a methodology for improving the psychosocial Assess the existence of a psychosocial care service within the health facilities, work to improve/strengthen psychosocial care services in the health facilities Participate in elaborating teaching aids and adapting them according to the target population needs ; Objective 2: Improve child stimulation and encourage mothers in the relationship with their child: Implement as many play sessions as possible and provide toys tailored to match the age and capacities of the children Provide children and accompanying adults with the opportunity to play together and to improve the mother/child relationship; Conduct stimulation activities for the mothers and children according to the beneficiaries’ needs Conduct individual counselling for the mothers and care takers Evaluate the beneficiaries’ knowledge before and after the sessions Provide support to the health instructor and take part in appetite testing as often as possible Organize and direct sessions on breast-feeding practices or on child development Make use of the appetite test to observe and encourage the mother/children bond Provide as much help as possible to any parent/guardian whose child experiences difficulties during the appetite test Objective 3: Organize discussion groups and working groups with the beneficiaries: Stimulate exchange between beneficiaries in discussion /working groups on a particular theme and make them more dynamic. Be capable of observing and analyzing the content of a group session and evaluate it on the basis of an evaluation grid Be capable of receiving and restraining expressions of strong emotions Objective 4: Contribute to the follow up of the beneficiaries’ care practices: Identify the beneficiaries and attendants who need special attention (unusual behavior, aggressiveness, isolation, food refusal, etc.) Ensure that these persons are given support through interviews, individual counselling and by referring them to the medical team in sensitive situations; Inform the supervisor or psychologist of any information or observations made following an educational activity session ; Keep the files concerning social activities up to date Any other position related activities requested by supervisor Job Requirements SKILLS & EXPERIENCES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB Education (if relevant) and experiences expected Bachelor’s degree in psychology, and counselling or psychosocial from a reputed university At least 2 years’ experience in and familiarity in the field mental health and psychosocial support in emergency setting Previous experiences working in mental health Required skills Good team interaction and positive attitude Autonomy and flexibility Good clinical judgement and understanding of your responsibilities regarding confidentiality Good organization, planning and reporting skills are necessary Ability to manage working environment according to local culture High flexibility in deployment, possible with Mahram Knowledge of intervention areas is a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skill Capacity to manage communications via phone Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task when needed Strong empathy and listening skills Good coordination, networking, inter-personal and relationship building skills, and diplomacy Languages: Medium in English. Fluent in Dari (written, spoken, read). Fluent in Pashto (written, spoken, read). Computer skills: Microsoft office package, Skype, email and data entry skills