MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT OFFICER

Médicos del Mundo

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Medicos del Mundo (MdM) is an independent international movement of active campaigners, who provide care, bear witness, and support social change. MdM campaigns for a world without any barriers to healthcare, a world in which health is recognized as a fundamental right. Medicos del Mundo is the Spanish division of the international MdM Network implementing emergency response and development programmes in Ukraine. MdM Mission in Ukraine was established following the emergency assessment conducted in April 2015 and focused on changes in the availability of and access to healthcare, particularly for the most vulnerable groups of the population, including the elderly and people with chronic diseases. One of the main goals of MdM is ensuring and extending the access of the Ukrainian population to timely and quality primary healthcare (PHC), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services, and Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention. In Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts MdM is targeting the most vulnerable communities through the mobile outreach unit approach, covering locations that have been affected by the hostilities or hosting large numbers of Internally Displaced People in the situation when the health system has been severely disrupted and overloaded during the war.GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:The incumbent is based in Kyiv with daily trips to other locations in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions as per the project needsORGANIZATION CHARTWorking under the direct line management of the MHPSS ManagerJOB SUMMARYUnder the direct supervision of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Manager, the MHPSS Officer organizes, implements and follows up the project in Kyiv and Chernihiv region.The MHPSS Officer is responsible for implementing capacity building activities on evidence-based scalable MHPSS interventions aimed to build the capacity of helping professionals identified as a target audience in the MHPSS project(s) (including but not limited to primary health care staff; social workers, and community health focal points) under direct supervision of MHPSS Manager and technical support of MHPSS Coordinator.In addition, s/he is responsible for organizing and conducting MHPSS needs assessments at the community level and coordinating activities with other MHPSS providers (INGOs) and stakeholders existing on the community level (i.e. school; social services; church; village council) in accordance with validated methodology and the targeted locations of operations when required by the program needs. Following up with MEAL department and drafting needs assessment reports are within the responsibility of the MHPSS Officer .The MHPSS Officer is also responsible for developing, implementing and supervising awareness raising activities on community levels aimed at mental health promotion and stigma reduction among general populations in the targeted locations after the validation of MHPSS Coordinator and technical and organizational support of MHPSS Manager, if needed.The MHPSS Officer ensures data collection, reporting and coordinating the activities with health/MHPSS outreach team in relation to coordinating these activities on the community level.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES;

Implement and follow up of MdM's MHPSS capacity building programs (including Problem Management+, SH+, mhGAP, DWM, Self Help + and others)
Conduct MHPSS needs assessments and map MHPSS services and referral pathway specific to the target communities under the technical framework of MdM;
Actively contribute to and co-facilitate trainings on MHPSS and GBV to build capacity of helping professionals (including, but not limited to primary health care health workers), and lay community workers in frames of MdMs program scope under the supervision of MHPSS Manager;
Plan and implement MHPSS awareness activities in line with MdM methodology and quality standards that raise awareness and overcome stigma around MHPSS and GBV on community level and facilitate access to MHPSS services.
Substitute the Psychologist in outreach direct service provision or helpline service provision in case of need and upon request.

ProgrammingCommunity Mental Health Programs

Be responsible for implementation of MHPSS capacity building mental health programs on community levels (including selection of participants, supervision, following-up and monitoring) in accordance to the project(s)scope and plan.
Support the MHPSS Manager in updating and mainstreaming the referral maps and systems

Awareness Raising * Assessing needs of MHPSS information in communities and developing strategies on how to reach particular vulnerable groups

Delivering MHPSS awareness raising sessions based on MdM's MHPSS technical framework upon validation of MHPSS Coordinator.
Preparing relevant MRs and working closely with the support departments for the implementation of capacity building activities.

MHPSS care - direct service provision (if covering the HR gaps in MHPSS Teams or ad-hoc programmatic needs)Delivering individual MHPSS services

Providing group psychological support and conducting group psychoeducation sessions
Making referrals, according the national and MdM guidelines, to other health, social, legal, and livelihood services

Coordination with NGOs, local associations

Maintain regular contacts with other NGOs and organizations operating on the community level;
Update the mapping of service providers available on the community level with the support of outreach psychologists;
Ensure coordination and communication with MHPSS providers, state authorities in Health and Social Protection on the community levels;
Provide a short summary when meetings are attended.

Monitoring and Reporting

Assist in collecting mental health data from delivered activities on a regular basis and develop corrective measures when needed, in coordination with MHPSS Manager;
Contribute to regular reports on MHPSS activities, in coordination with MHPSS Manager, MHPSS Technical Expert, Deputy MHPSS Coordinator and Field Coordinator.

Others

Maintain good socio-professional relationships with national and international partners;
Have a team spirit and positive attitude
Be open to feedback and provide constructive feedback
Attend team meetings and provide qualitative input;
If necessary, contribute to preparing emergency plans with the Coordination team to adjust activities and resources to the needs;
Take part in advocacy and communication activities under the supervision of MHPSS Manager;
Perform other additional duties on request of the MHPSS Manager or Field Coordinator
Attend field monitoring and supervision visits as needed
Attend working groups if delegated by MHPSS Manager/Coordinators

Note: This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation and as requested by the Field CoordinatorHIERARCHICAL & FUNCTIONAL LINKS

Hierarchical link: MHPSS Manager
Technical link: MHPSS Coordinator

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Academic background: Degree in psychology, or other relevant to MHPSS certified fieldDesired: Relevant certification for the trainings mentioned in the job descriptionREQUIREMENTS:Language requirements:

Ukrainian and Russian fluent (written and oral)
English upper-intermediate/advanced (written and oral)

Computer requirements: Competency in Microsoft Office Environment.EXPERIENCE:

Experience in developing and leading trainings on MHPSS and GBV, particularly with primary health care staff;
Experience with INGOs and/or health institutions;
Knowledge of primary health care level and mental health context in conflict affected areas and overall in Ukraine;
Self-organized and fare degree of autonomy with ability to organize, plan and prioritize tasks;
Experience in coordination and working in a team

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

Ability to work efficiently, under pressure, and with short deadlines;
Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and environment;
Good planning and organizational skills;
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Team player and good sense of humor;
Gender sensitive;
Excellent communication skills
Alignment with principles and ethics of MdM.
Have a 'can do' attitude and foster team spirit

Fixed term contract until the 30th June, 2024 with possibility of extensionTo apply:

Send CV + cover letter;

We offer:

Fixed term contract ;
Salary according to the MDM salary Grid;
Medical insurance.
Full -time job
Location: Based in Kyiv, with possible visits to other locations

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