Mental Health Officer

Overview

Contribute to the assessment of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs, resources and capacities within the country. Assist in development of mental health service organization plans, with initial focus providing mental health and psychosocial programming in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs, resources and capacities within the country.
• Assist in development of mental health service organization plans, with initial focus providing mental health and psychosocial programming in the country.
• Promote a system based approach to integrate MHPSS in health and related social sectors, in coordination with relevant agencies and entities.
• Provide technical input to partner civil society organizations and other entities, on MHPSS activities.
• Participate in the development of community-based mental health services.
• Monitor the integration of mental health in the primary health care service of the country.
• Prepare briefing notes, meeting reports, information products and content on mental health topics.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience

More than two years of relevant experience providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Experience working in the area of humanitarian and/or emergency response. Experience in WHO, other UN agencies, relevant nongovernmental, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organizations.

Qualifications

First level university degree in psychology (with emphasis in Mental Health), Psychology or Public Health (with an emphasis in Mental Health). Advanced university degree (Master's level or above), Public Health, Psychology, Social Work or related field. Specialized training or certification in (a) public health (b) and/or (c) MHPSS in emergency and humanitarian crises.

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