The Psychologist having university degree in Psychology and at least two years of experience in the role of a mental health worker (preferably in humanitarian setting) will support HI’s MHPSS program in the field. The Psychologist will report to the Project Manager.

Missions / responsibilities

Mission 1 : Mental Health Support 

The Psychologist will :

• Work alongside the Emergency Response Team in the community to provide Psychological First Aid to the affected population.

• Map for the other existing services (including specialized MHPSS services) in the area, and establish referral pathways for safe referrals.

• Assess mental health needs of diverse groups in the humanitarian setting, keep confidentiality and provide counseling to those in need.

• Provide psychosocial support to persons with disabilities, people living with psychosocial disabilities through person-centered approach with special focus on building basic life skills. 

• Psycho-educate the community about prevalent and/or common mental health issues through community-based awareness sessions.

• Provide all services through person-centered approach, in line with HI’s principles of confidentiality, do no harm, and PSEAH. 

Mission 2 : Data & Reporting

• Compile data at the end of every week for all MHPSS activities and share with Line Manager, Technical Supervisor and MEAL team. 

• Update the beneficiaries’ database regularly in both digital and hard copy forms.

• Regular reporting of field activities and other activities (MHPSS trainings, seminars, learning sessions etc.).

• Share lessons learnt in the field, prepare case studies and success stories pertaining to mental health and psychosocial support at the end of project and/or as required. 

Mission 3 : Field Management

• Is responsible for support in arranging venues for any session or training within the community 

• Is responsible for liaising with other implementing partners in the field to avoid duplication

• Has knowledge of community social mobilization and can guide community on established referral pathways

• Has knowledge of community based development to involve the local trainees in the process of trainings and decisions about local psychosocial interventions with close mentoring

Skills

Language skills

• Can speak Urdu, Sindhi and English

• Has excellent written English skills

Professional skills: 

Emergency preparedness and response skills (see profession design template)

Other professional skills

Cross-sector skills

Languages

Federation Handicap International is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities or any limitation, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Federation Handicap International has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Federation Handicap International, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, PSEA (Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Beneficiaries) abuse of authority and discrimination. Federation Handicap International also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. - This position involves working with children, women and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and self-declaration form to help verify their suitability to work with children and women.

HI is an equal employment opportunities provider. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.