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Save the Children NigeriaMental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSS)
Save the Children Nigeria is recruiting a full-time Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer for an on-site role in Borno State, Nigeria. Candidates need a…
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Save the Children Nigeria is recruiting a full-time Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer for an on-site role in Borno State, Nigeria. Candidates need a solid grasp of psychosocial support, psychological first aid, community-based MHPSS and safe referral pathways. Two to three years of experience implementing MHPSS programmes in humanitarian, development or community settings is required.
Job Description
Save the Children Nigeria is recruiting a full-time Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer for an on-site role in Borno State, Nigeria. Candidates need a solid grasp of psychosocial support, psychological first aid, community-based MHPSS and safe referral pathways. Two to three years of experience implementing MHPSS programmes in humanitarian, development or community settings is required.
Responsibilities
- Support psychosocial support interventions
- Apply psychological first aid
- Run community-based MHPSS activities
- Manage safe referral pathways
Requirements
- Strong understanding of psychosocial support interventions, psychological first aid and community-based MHPSS
- Knowledge of safe referral pathways
- 2-3 years of relevant experience implementing MHPSS programmes
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Where is the MHPSS Officer job?
It is located in Borno State, Nigeria, and is on-site.
What experience is required?
Two to three years of relevant experience implementing MHPSS programmes is required.
Does the posting mention salary?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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