Mental Health Specialist

Date Posted: Nov 25, 2024

Job Detail

Location:

Badghis
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Department Head
Positions:

0
Vacancy number:

OCCD/BADGHIS2024/164
Experience:

5 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per organization's salary scale Af
Degree:

Masters
Apply Before:

Nov 30, 2024

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About OCCD

Organization for Community Coordination and Development (OCCD) established and registered with the Ministry of Economy in 2013, is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political, and independent organization. OCCD works in partnership with Government, development and implementing partners in Health, Education, Agriculture, and Livestock, Research and Development

Job Description

Program Design & Implementation:
- Design and implement mental health programs in alignment with the organization’s mission and in response to specific needs identified in assessments.
- Integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services into existing health programs, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
- Provide technical assistance for the development of tools, guidelines, and training materials for mental health services.
Technical Support:
- Provide expert guidance and technical support in mental health interventions, focusing on trauma, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and family or community-based counseling.
- Train health care providers, community leaders, and local organizations on mental health issues and basic psychosocial support.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Support the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of mental health programs to ensure effectiveness, outcomes, and quality of care.
- Collect and analyze data on mental health services to track program progress and make data-driven adjustments to programs.
Capacity Building:
- Build the capacity of local mental health professionals, health workers, and community-based organizations to deliver quality mental health services.
- Conduct training and workshops on mental health awareness, basic psychological first aid (PFA), and other relevant topics.
Coordination & Collaboration:
- Coordinate with local health authorities, government entities, NGOs, and donors to align mental health services with national standards and strategies.
- Engage with key stakeholders to raise awareness about the importance of mental health services and advocate for resources and funding for mental health programs.
Clinical Supervision:
- Supervise clinical mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, to ensure best practices in care.
- Conduct case reviews, provide clinical supervision, and ensure adherence to ethical standards in mental health care.
Community Engagement:
- Support the design of community-based mental health interventions, ensuring accessibility, cultural appropriateness, and relevance to the target populations.
- Work closely with community leaders to reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications:
- Certified specialization in Mental Health.
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Psychiatry or a related field is a plus.
- Post-graduate training in mental health or psychosocial support is an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mental health, with at least 2 years working in humanitarian or development settings.
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating mental health programs, particularly in conflict settings or post-conflict recovery.
- Strong background in psychosocial support (PSS), psychological first aid, trauma-informed care, and counseling.
- Experience working with displaced populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable communities.
Skills & Competencies:
- Deep understanding of mental health challenges in emergency settings and familiarity with international mental health standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local health authorities, community members, and international organizations.
- Ability to train and mentor local staff and stakeholders to strengthen mental health systems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems for mental health programs.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and in unstable environments, adapting to shifting priorities and circumstances.
- Fluency in English, with proficiency in local languages (Dari, Pashto) preferred.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- High levels of empathy and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes for marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively in a field-based setting.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Other Requirements:
- Willingness to work in challenging environments and remote areas with limited resources.
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving programmatic needs and security situations.

6. Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with national or international development agencies.

Experience working in a large scale of population such as RH, PH.
Knowledge of community-based mental health models and peer support interventions.

Training or experience in Health System Strengthening and integration of mental health services into primary health care.

Skills Required

COMMUNICATION

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates should submit their resumes along with the cover letter to recruitment-af@occd.org.af

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WRITE THE VACANCY#, POSITION, AND PROVINCE IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. NOTE: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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