Job Vacancies at Medecins Du Monde

Overall Responsibility

• The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer will supervise the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS components of the programs in MdM clinics in Maiduguri and contribute to their development Under the supervision of the Medical Supervisor, he/she is working in collaboration with MHPSS technical Advisor.

Responsibilities
Implementation and Monitoring of MHPSS Program:

• He/She supports project team and trainers during training phase
• He/She prepare handouts and materials for training on MH GAP and Basic PSS under the supervision of the technical Advisor.
• He/She communicate, provides technical guidance, and support to clinic staff
• He/She supports in the supervision process set up for MHPSS clinic staff
• He/She supports in the collection of MH data for project follow up, coordinate with the MEAL team and report to the line Manager.
• He/She supports in monitoring and evaluation, data collection during training, supervision and on the stage of service provision.

Quality Assurance of MHPSS Projects Activities and Communication:

• He/She proactively participate in relevant team meetings, as requested by the Medical Supervisor
• He/She debrief on a weekly basis with the clinic staff.
• He/She provides follow up the day-to-day progress of activities at the field level, mainly the activities implemented by the clinic staff based on a previous well-set plan designed by the operational and technical managers.
• He/She establish and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas.
• He/She ensures documents are recorded and maintained confidentially at all times.
• He/she ensures that confidentiality and consent processes are in place and adhered to.
• He/she assists in the development and implementation of the technical monitoring tools for the project’s activities for all MHPSS components, in collaboration with MHPSS TA.

Other Activities:

• He/She supports follow up of the referred cases, with the patient and the referring counsellor.
• He/She supports in dissemination and implementation awareness campaign
• He/She supports for the workshops, training, and meetings that hosted as part of the project.
• Other duties as assigned by the line Manager

Team management and support at the field level:

• Provide supervision to the team in the field
• Liaise with each member of the team in provision of health services.
• Ensure that team have necessary available resources to achieve team objective.

Involved in project planning and intervention:

• Participate in planning of project intervention
• Contribute to the identification of difficulties and share propositions.

Participate in representation with stakeholders on behalf of the MHPSS TA:

• Attend stakeholder meeting on behalf of MDM when called upon
• Attend and report the meeting minutes.

Work closely with existing MDM team and other partners in area of operation:

• Participate in a pro-active way to MdM internal meetings (medical, security etc.)
• Participate in all the relevant trainings organised by MDM and partners.

Collect, compile and analyze weekly epidemiological data:

• Compile the, daily and weekly activities report to submit to the Medical Supervisor.
• Participate in the weekly computerisation and analysis of the medical data.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years relevant work experience.

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Overall Responsibilities

• The GBV officer will be responsible for contributing to the timely and quality implementation of activities, deliver continuous technical coaching, perform monitoring and evaluation of the quality of GBV related work and capacity building of staff who will be working with in GBV prevention and response.
• The GBV officer will support in the provision of training and supervising GBV social and Community Workers to respond to cases of GBV in the targeted urban area and ensure effective case management and GBV prevention activities, respectively.
• They will oversee the implementation of the GBV program within their designated sites.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintain high quality program inputs and outputs in the Protection / GBV in program implementation
• Collect data and figures from field team and compile and submit monthly quarterly and annual reports of ongoing projects to Medical Supervisor.
• Supervise GBV and protection related field activities under the directions of Medical supervisor, with technical direction from GBV TA
• Ensure that protection staff (including implementing partner team members) are properly trained and equipped to do their jobs.
• Assign tasks & duties to Protection / GBV field staff regarding monthly work plans
• Manage and assist in implementation of work plans for GBV and protection related activities in coordination with the Medical Supervisor
• Ensure proper documentation of Protection / GBV project
• Maintain records and supply chain to youth clubs & skill centers
• Prepare weekly reports on GBV/Protection activities and contribute to ARC donor reports
• Conduct Field Visits on weekly basis as advised by the supervisor.
• Attend any meeting / training / workshop / conference as suggested by the GBV TA, after validation of the medical supervisor
• Contribute practically and by bringing new ideas for improvement of service delivery at field.
• To give more focus on GBV activities with the close coordination with filed team for bringing improvement in GBV activities.
• Initiate planning for longer-term GBV prevention and response activities, including referral pathway and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain, monitor and measure GBV project implementation and contribute to effective information management on GBV survivors.
• Closely work with the protection officer and ensure that staff implement and respect best-practice and international standards in GBV prevention and response.
• Participate in the design of project activities, monitoring systems and capacity building activities for partners, community member and children.
• Oversee awareness raising activities and support the development of messaging.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders, CBO and local NGOs and service providers.
• Ensure that all Gbv clinic staff follow recommended national and international IPC protocols.
• All technical trainings and supports must be based on up-to-date National guidelines, MDM guidelines and WHO guidelines as needed.

Team management and support at the field level:

• Provide supervision to the team in the field
• Liaise with each member of the team in provision of health services.
• Ensure that team have necessary available resources to achieve team objective.

Collect, compile, and analyze weekly epidemiological data:

• Compile the, daily and weekly activities report to submit to the the medical supervisor
• Participate in the weekly computerisation and analysis of the medical data.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years relevant work experience.