MHPSS Officer

Length of Time: January - July 2023 (with possibility of extension)
 

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

FHI 360 is a US-based NGO dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.  FHI 360’s Crisis Response team is responding to the humanitarian emergency with the 12-month Ukraine Humanitarian Assistance Response Program (UHARP), providing integrated health and protection programming focused on decreasing morbidity and mortality among the conflict-affected population.  For more details, visit our website: www.fhi360.org

POSITION OVERVIEW  

Under the supervision of the Senior MHPSS Officer, the MHPSS Officer is responsible for developing and implementing programming of mental health and psychosocial support activities, ensuring activities are evidence-based and adhere to technical standards. The MHPSS Officer will support technical programs from conception to completion. S/he will supervise field-level MHPSS technical staff.  

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• Assess MHPSS needs at health facilities and shelters in each region of implementation.
• Contribute to design of FHI 360’s MHPSS activities, incorporating findings from field assessments and stakeholder consultations.
• Contribute to the development of the MHPSS logical framework, indicators, and monitoring and evaluation plan. 
• Support the implementation of mhGAP trainings and supervisions, including day-to-day coordination with mhGAP trainers, liaising with oblast and city health directors, and oversight of quality.
• Support the recruitment of psychologists and social workers based in mobile health/PSS teams and in primary healthcare facilities. 
• Provide technical supervision of psychologists and social workers through field monitoring visits, and ensure accurate and timely reporting. 
• Build the capacity of FHI 360 psychologists and social workers (working in mobile teams and health care facilities) through on-job and workshop trainings, including PFA, PM+ and SH+.
• Contribute to development of technical materials for PSS activities, including SOPs, provider guides, and IEC materials.
• Design PFA trainings for health workers, and coordinate implementation of the trainings in the target regions.
• Participate in national and sub-national MHPSS and health coordination structures, and liaise with key stakeholders from government, NGOs, and international organizations.
• Contribute to the design of PSS interventions to support healthcare workers in conflict-affected areas dealing with stress, burnout and other MH issues.
• Produce regular reports of MHPSS activities.
• Any other duties assigned by the Senior MHPSS Officer.

 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• University Degree or equivalent in Social Work, Public Health, Medicine, Psychology, Law, Public Administration, or related discipline. Master’s degree is an asset. 
• 3-5 years of professional experience in working with at-risk individuals, particularly on issues related to health and mental health.  
• Excellent in English. Fluent in Ukrainian.
• Experience with health, protection, and humanitarian or development programming is an asset. Experience in dealing with issues of gender-based violence is an asset.

Please email your CV and cover letter to  Отправить резюме   with ‘MHPSS Officer’ in the subject line. Only applications submitted in English will be considered.