Social Worker

Position Title: Social Workers

Duration of Assignment: 12 months

Reporting Line: Reports to the Health and Nutrition Officer

Number of Position: One

Duty station: Liben woreda of East Borena zone

A. Purpose of the Role

The MHPSS Officer will provide technical support and coordination for mental health and psycho-social support services within the Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT). The role involves delivering community-based psychosocial interventions, supporting vulnerable populations, training health staff, and integrating MHPSS into health and nutrition programs to improve holistic well-being.

B. Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Planning

• Contribute to the development of annual, quarterly, and monthly MHNT plans integrating MHPSS activities.
• Identify human, material, and financial resources required for MHPSS interventions.
• Plan community outreach sessions and psychosocial support activities in coordination with the MHNT.

2. Health Service Delivery & MHNT Management

• Provide direct psychosocial support and counseling to individuals, families, and groups.
• Support integration of MHPSS services into routine health and nutrition activities.
• Assist in supervision and guidance of MHNT staff on MHPSS approaches.

3. Nutrition Program Management

• Integrate psychosocial support considerations into nutrition programs, including CMAM and IYCF-E activities.
• Address psychosocial barriers to service uptake and adherence.
• Support caregivers and community members with counseling and stress management techniques.

4. Capacity Building

• Conduct training, coaching, and mentorship for MHNT staff, HEWs, and facility staff on MHPSS principles and interventions.
• Strengthen community-level psychosocial capacity by training volunteers and community committees.

5. Disease Surveillance, Outbreak Prevention & Response

• Identify and respond to psychosocial needs during emergencies.
• Support community awareness and stress management interventions during crises.
• Collaborate with health teams to ensure MHPSS needs are integrated into emergency response plans.

6. Coordination and Representation

• Liaise with government, NGO, and community partners for coordinated MHPSS service delivery.
• Represent the MHNT in technical meetings and forums related to MHPSS.

7. Monitoring, Reporting, Data Management and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of MHPSS activities, counseling sessions, and follow-ups.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on MHPSS interventions.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.

8. Supply Chain & Logistics

• Support the planning and management of MHPSS materials, IEC tools, and relevant supplies.
• Ensure availability and proper use of materials for community and facility-based MHPSS activities.

9. Safeguarding, Protection & Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

• Adhere to safeguarding and protection policies.
• Ensure confidentiality, dignity, and safety of beneficiaries during all MHPSS interventions.
• Promote accountability to affected populations by responding to feedback and complaints appropriately.

C. Expected Deliverables and Outputs

• Weekly and monthly reports on MHPSS activities.
• Documentation of trainings, coaching, and mentorship sessions.
• Records of psychosocial support provided to individuals and communities.
• Reports on MHPSS integration into health, nutrition, and emergency interventions.
• Lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Five years Experience in MHPSS service delivery in humanitarian or community settings.
• Knowledge of psychosocial support, mental health interventions, and community-based approaches.
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.
• Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring staff and community volunteers.

E. Work Conditions and Requirements

• Field-based position requiring travel to remote and hard-to-reach areas.
• Exposure to challenging environmental and security conditions.
• Flexible working hours including nights or weekends during emergencies.
• Ability to conduct field visits, community sessions, and psychosocial support interventions.