Technical Assistant - Psychological Services at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Responsibilities

• Will work within a multidisciplinary team in the OSS according to the Case management, and biopsychosocial approach, conduct screening and assessment of beneficiaries and develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans according to their needs.
• Provide psychoeducation to beneficiaries and their families, psychological support and counselling services to beneficiaries and their families and provide family support when needed.
• He/she will facilitate group therapy and support group sessions in coordination with the multidisciplinary team, conduct home visits to provide further psycho-social support when needed and organize community rehabilitation and awareness activities for beneficiaries and their families in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
• He/she will also attend and contribute to the weekly clinical supervision meetings, ensure the complete and updated filing of beneficiary information, including follow-up visits and referrals.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc in Clinical Psychology with 3 to 5 years post-NYSC, with at least 3 years of progressive experience providing psychological services to PLHIVs in Nigeria. 
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• Proven experience working with KP and facilitating technical trainings.
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain diplomatic and productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast changing and challenging environment.
• Good knowledge of Psychological Case Management of HIV patience, especially among KP.
• Ability to multitask with knowledge of various program areas and work with discretion and minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of National HIV/AIDS M&E tools.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs is highly desirable.