Job Summary
The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of mental health and psychosocial support activities for individuals and communities in need. The role involves contributing to psychosocial programming, promoting mental well-being, supporting vulnerable populations, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate and accessible services. The successful candidate should have relevant academic qualifications and professional experience in mental health, psychosocial support, protection, or related health and social services, preferably in humanitarian or emergency response settings.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support the planning and implementation of mental health and psychosocial support activities in accordance with project objectives and organizational guidelines.
Assist in identifying the mental health and psychosocial needs of vulnerable individuals and communities.
Support the delivery of appropriate psychosocial interventions and activities that promote mental well-being, resilience, and social inclusion.
Contribute to the identification and referral of individuals requiring specialized mental health or protection services, following established referral procedures.
Coordinate with relevant health professionals, social workers, protection teams, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen access to support services.
Promote awareness of mental health, psychosocial well-being, and available support services among communities and relevant stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of activities, referrals, and program progress in accordance with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Participate in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities to assess the effectiveness and quality of MHPSS interventions.
Ensure that activities respect the dignity, safety, confidentiality, and rights of individuals receiving support.
Perform other related duties as assigned in line with the objectives of the position.
Educational Qualifications and Certification
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, or another related social or behavioral science field.
Required Professional Experience
For candidates with a Master of Science (MSc) degree: a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
For candidates with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree: a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
Relevant experience should be in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), psychosocial programming, protection, or related health and social services.
Experience working with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) or a similar organization is required.
Experience in emergency response or humanitarian settings is preferred.
Required Skills and Competencies
Good understanding of mental health, psychosocial support principles, and relevant approaches to supporting vulnerable populations.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and community engagement skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Good assessment, documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect for the dignity and rights of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively in challenging, emergency, or humanitarian environments.
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