• Application Deadline: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: CHEW - Konduga


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification OND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Borno


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

JOB PURPOSE

• The role holder is responsible for Conducting Individual Counselling sessions using Problem Management Plus (PM+) intervention guide to beneficiaries with Mild to Moderate Mental Health Conditions coming to the Primary Health Care Centre where NCD-MH Program is being implemented.


• Ensures patients’ files are updated regularly and kept according to confidentiality standards and kept separate from other medical records.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports MoH staff in identifying cases of Mild-Moderate Mental Health Conditions in the PHCC using standard screening tools for Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.


• Enrols new clients into PM+ Counselling using the inclusion criteria.


• Provides Individual PM+ counselling to clients with Mild-moderate MH conditions.


• Fills clients’ case files correctly and in timely manner.


• Ensures patients’ files are updated regularly and kept according to confidentiality standards and kept separate from other medical records.


• Provides weekly report of activities carried out to the Mental Health Activity Manager


• In close collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager, refers clients with severe Mental Health conditions to the GPs who work closely with the consultant psychiatrist.


• In collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager, facilitates the distribution of NFIs and Transport Reimbursement to beneficiaries that meets the inclusion criteria.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Professional requirements

• Candidate must obtain Minimum a Diploma of CHEW; Applicants should have at least 2 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.


• Possess at least 2 years of relevant professional work experience.


• Experience in basic psychosocial skills is an added advantage.

Personal requirements

• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards, and best practices


• Manages effectively his/her own time as well as flexible and available to work overtime when needed.


• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri, and Hausa Languages is ESSENTIAL


• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player.


• Analytical and reporting skills


• Respect and adherence to protection principles


• Honesty and integrity and able to cope with stressful situations.


• Work within the framework of INTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.


• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.


• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.


• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.


• Maintain and care for all equipment issued by INTERSOS Nigeria and for any losses or damages due to negligence you will be liable for repair or replacement.