Psychosocial Support Officer (m/f/d) - National position
Myanmar
- Organization: Malteser International
- Location: Myanmar
- Grade: Junior level - Junior
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Social Affairs
- Administrative support
- International employment
- Closing Date: Closed
Psychosocial Support Officer (m/f/d) - National position
Malteser International is working in Myanmar since 2001 and currently employs more than 350 national staff in Rakhine, Shan and Kayin states, where our work aims at ensuring communities have access to primary health care services. We also offer comprehensive WASH and disaster risk reduction/climate change adaptation solutions, and provide relief after disasters. Malteser International strives to enable and empower the most vulnerable communities in marginalized areas through a participatory and sustainable approach.In support of our work in Shan State, Myanmar, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Psychosocial Support Officer (m/f/d) - National position (Short-term contract).
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Manager in elaboration of monthly reports, including data collection, compiling and analysis
In close collaboration and cooperation with Project Manager and Consultant Team:
Capacity building:
- Conduct awareness raising and promotion of mental health and psychosocial well-being of community mobilizers and project team of Kayin
- In coordination with Consultant, support conduct of training need assessment and training to community mobilizers and project team on psychological first aid and other relevant topics
Psychosocial support for community:
- Work closely with WASH, PHC, MNCH team as well as PSEA and Gender focal of Malteser International (Kayin Program) on comprehensive Covid-19 outbreak response activities
- Refer persons in need of individual, group of family counselling, and/or for basic psycho social therapy (when needed), in order to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties within the project scope
- Closely coordinate project focal GBV and PSEA to support the victims for referral and other needs
Awareness raising and promotion of mental health:
- Closely coordinate and support community volunteer groups, school teachers, and community leaders in integration of MHPSS in community response to Covid-19 outbreak
- Develop/adapt and disseminate key messages to address MHPSS issues, reducing stigma related to Covid-19 outbreak
Qualifications:
- A relevant university degree or diploma; ideally a Nurse or Midwife by profession
- Ideally with relevant experience in providing psycho social support program and basic counselling
- An active listener, flexible and with empathetic attitude
- A good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to conduct travels extensively in the project township and occasionally to other Project townships
- Preference for candidates who can speak Sagaw Kayin or Poe Kayin
Conditions:
- Start Date: as soon as possible
- Duty Station: Kayin State, Myanmar and its project areas
- Duration of contract: Until 31st Dec 2020 (Short Term)
- Kindly note that this is a national position
- Only short-listed candidates will be notified for personal interview
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal.
Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas, three professional references and your salary expectation) online until July 17th, 2020.Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession, or origin.
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