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Action Against Hunger
Description
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger and recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition. Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger delivers programmes, in over 40 countries while committed to respect humanitarian principles as a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and, non-profit organisation. Our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflict. Action Against Hunger intervenes in four main areas: Nutrition, Mental Health & Care Practices; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Food Security and Livelihoods; Advocacy and Raising Awareness.
Action Against Hunger is looking for Two (2) Psychologist based in its office in Basra.
Work place: Basra with frequent visits to ACF areas of interventions.
Type of contract: Initially 9 months Fixed-Term contract with the possibility of extension.
Working Hours: Full Time Contract of minimum 40 hours per week up to a maximum of 48 hours per week
Monthly Basic Salary: Action Against Hunger provide competitive salary according to ACF salary grid.
Benefits: Monthly Transport Allowance, Medical Insurance and + End of Year Benefit.
Purpose of the position: Provide specialized psychological interventions and consultations, assisting clients in integrating their experiences and case management.
Specific Objectives:
Assignment 1: Implement MHPSS, and protection services to individuals and families · Responsibilities and Tasks: · Implements specialized mental health and psychosocial services activities to different groups · Provides individual, family and group psychological and psychosocial support · Adhere to internationally recognized best practices for evidence based psychological interventions and the management of clients with mental health concerns. · Ensuring the confidentiality of clients and respecting their decisions. · Support training to other MHPSS staff · Attend clinical supervision sessions with mental health specialist (psychiatrist or other experienced clinical psychologist) to follow up cases.
Assignment 2: Organize group and individual MHPSS and protection services to individuals and or families · Responsibilities and Tasks: · Organize MHPSS support group sessions to individuals and families in distress using ACF protocols and universal standards · Facilitate awareness sessions on basic MHPSS, referral linkage as well as gender and protection topics · Support the dPM and PM in facilitating trainings to health care providers and community based organizations Train the psychosocial Workers in insuring the appropriate environment for individual or group sharing and learning · Support PSW to analyse the progress of parenting practices according to the evolution of the beneficiaries situation and report · Identify and provide specific support to parents/babies/children in need, including through home visits when a specific need is identified
Assignment 3 : Provide adapted care to beneficiaries in need · Responsibilities and Tasks: · Provide priority group support (family, youngsters, peers…) · Provide clinical assessment, referral, care and follow-up when needed for IDPs and refugee beneficiaries · Provide family therapy and care practices sessions when needed
Assignment 4 : Actively develop and follow up the referral system · Responsibilities and Tasks: · Refer beneficiaries with severe mental disorders, and GBV and monitor the referrals · Follow-up beneficiaries when appropriate · Monitor the quality of care provided by partners · Closely follow up on protection issues when referring and reporting |
Qualifications
Recruitment Criteria:
Qualification/Degree: |
Bachelor’s degree in psychology from an accredited university is mandatory (Educational and psychological sciences), master’s degree is an asset
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Professional Experience |
• Experience providing psychological interventions individuals. • Experience providing psychological interventions to IDP and refugee populations. • Knowledge of different culturally relevant therapeutic techniques. • Experience conducting assessments, using screening tools and creating individual care plans for clients seeking mental health services. • Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for beneficiaries. • Positive and professional attitude, including ability to work well in a team setting |
General Skills
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Excellent communication, listening and observation skills – Empathy, tolerance and flexibility – Sensitivity towards protection issues – Highly developed team spirit – Capacity for team work – Autonomy and creativity – Good knowledge of local customs
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Technical and Managerial Skills (if applicable) |
Knowledge in child development, clinical psychology and psychosocial activities in emergency settings, organizing community dialogues and awareness’s |
Language Skills |
Fluent Arabic and English |
IT Skills |
Good computer knowledge : Word, Excel, and Power point |
How To Apply
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st of February 2023
Qualified candidates must submit a Cover Letter and a Resume (CV) including 2 professional references and a copy of any relevant Certification/Degree and a copy of National ID and/or Residency Card to
Please indicate the job reference number: BAS/MHPSS/04/022023, in the e-mail subject line.
Action Against Hunger encourages female candidates to apply.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further screening.
Please note that the final candidates will be subjected to security screening and positive references.
For more information please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en
Deadline: 2/21/2023