About the Role
Malteser International is seeking a compassionate and experienced Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer to join our humanitarian team in Nigeria. In this impactful role, you will play a crucial part in delivering essential mental health services, leading psychosocial activities, and building local capacity to support vulnerable populations across our mobile clinics and supported health facilities.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to clients through MI mobile clinics and supported health facilities, in line with MI’s integrated approach.
- Develop and implement psychosocial activities, including awareness sessions, family sessions, support groups, and community sensitization.
- Conduct health talks and mental health awareness campaigns, and support the development of MHPSS communication materials, workshops, and advocacy resources.
- Engage communities to promote MHPSS activities and support the identification, referral, and follow-up of clients requiring specialized care.
- Provide mentorship and capacity-building training for field staff, Ministry of Health personnel, and partners on MHPSS topics, including Psychological First Aid (PFA) and stress management.
- Monitor and evaluate MHPSS activities, contribute to integration plans, and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on programme progress and outcomes.
- Participate in team meetings, workshops, advocacy and communication activities, maintain effective relationships with national and international partners, and perform other duties assigned by the line manager.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance and Counselling, or a related field; a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology is highly desirable.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in humanitarian settings.
- MhGAP certification and other relevant Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) training certifications.
- Ability to develop, organize, and deliver training and capacity-building sessions.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours and respond to emergencies as required.
- Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Salary according to Malteser International salary grade.
- Group Life Insurance premium and comprehensive health insurance package (single/family plan).
- 13th-month pay.
- Generous leave policies including annual leave, compensation leave, academic leave, wedding leave, and compassionate leave.