Job Title: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer
Job Type: Full-Time
Sector: Health
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania
Employment Category: Fixed-Term
Open to Expatriates: No
Organisation Overview:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization founded in 1933, dedicated to helping those affected by conflict and disaster. For over 50 years, Tanzania has been a place of refuge for thousands of Burundian and Congolese refugees. Currently, Tanzania hosts over 287,000 refugees, and IRC is on the ground providing essential services, including Health, Education, and Safety programmes to support these communities.
Job Summary:
The MHPSS Officer will play a critical role in delivering mental health and psychosocial support to Burundian and Congolese refugees. This includes providing individual and group counselling sessions, supervising staff, and ensuring the effective implementation of MHPSS activities within the refugee camp. The position is based at Nyarugusu Camp, Kasulu.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and implement MHPSS activities within the wellness centre.
- Conduct individual and group therapeutic sessions with refugees.
- Perform intake and post-session assessments for MHPSS beneficiaries.
- Ensure timely case referrals and follow-up for individuals requiring further assistance.
- Provide training and guidance to volunteers and staff on MHPSS topics.
- Monitor and evaluate programme activities, ensuring quality service delivery.
- Contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure programme effectiveness.
- Organise activities to raise mental health awareness in the refugee community.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to address mental health needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in counselling psychology, clinical psychotherapy, or a related field.
- Minimum three years of experience in implementing mental health programmes.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental disorders.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both in English and Swahili.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to think creatively and propose innovative mental health solutions.
- Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Working Environment:
The role is based in a refugee camp with Security Level Yellow, indicating a generally calm situation with some potential risks in specific areas.
How to Apply:
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