Psychologist - Barda

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About the Job 

• The MHPSS field officer implements Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities as defined in collaboration with the relevant coordinator at local and national level. S/he supervises and coaches MHPSS providers to support victims of armed conflict and/or other situations of violence and/or provide direct MHPSS support.

This is a full-time position with the duty station in Barda city.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and follows up on MHPSS activities at local and national level.
• Trains and supports MHPSS professionals from other organizations/partners/teams to provide psychological and psychosocial support as per the programme strategy.
• Provides individual consultations or group sessions when necessary.
• Organizes referral of beneficiaries and performs case follow-up.
• Complying with ICRC standards, sets up culturally and context-appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and ensures regular data collection.
• Develops and maintains contacts with health authorities, academia, technical advisers from other organizations, etc. as necessary.
• Creates and maintains direct links with MHPSS programme beneficiaries and providers.
• Maintains regular communication with the Mental Health & psychological delegate, Health Delegate, protection delegate and/or Health Coordinator, providing data and programme updates.

About you

To be successful as a Psychologist, you should possess the following qualifications and experience and have the following characteristics:  

• University degree in psychology (minimum 4 years’ university study). 
• Master’s in clinical psychology or equivalent.
• Specific specialization trainings on MHPPS interventions to address trauma, complex trauma, and complex grieving.
• 3 to 5 years’ of overall professional experience, with minimum 2 years’ experience in mental health and psychosocial support programmes providing direct care to patients.
• Specific MHPSS professional experience working with people affected by violence with different ages and sex.
• Very good command of the English and Azerbaijani languages. Fluency in Russian is an asset.
• Very good computer literacy.
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Red Cross/Red Crescent experience is an asset.
• Humanitarian experience is an asset.
• Cultural awareness and commitment to encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We expect you to have the ability to work with different groups, partners, and nationalities. You should be self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles. You should be flexible, enthusiastic and have the willingness to learn from others. You should also be able to work independently, as well as work effectively under supervision. You should feel confident in managing different tasks and coordinating with various partners and counterparts. You should have the proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines. You should have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relations in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

What we offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work setting in the humanitarian environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A competitive salary plus benefits based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework.

Interested? 

Yes? Then apply!

You may apply by sending your CV (in English), a cover/motivation letter (in English).

Your cover letter should include the contact details of three professional referees, as well as  your current salary expectation.

Within the cover letter, the application should be addressed to the Human Resources Officer, Barda Sub-Delegation.

Deadline for receiving applications: 03 August 2022.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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