The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an international medical organization, founded in 2009. ALIMA’s aim is to provide a high standard of healthcare in situations of emergency or medical disaster and to improve the practice of humanitarian medicine by developing innovative projects associated with medical research. The specific feature of the association is to base its operating methods mainly on partnership with national medical players. By pooling and capitalizing on their skills, ALIMA and its partners give as many people as possible access to a high standard of treatment. Since its creation, the association and its partners have successfully developed in line with the increase in humanitarian medical needs, especially in Western and Central Africa: 580,000 patients treated in 2014 including over 25,000 hospitalizations, new governance between the partners of the medical NGO platform in the Sahel, new innovative approaches and operational research projects. ALIMA also responded to the Ebola emergency by opening a 40-bed Ebola treatment centre in Guinea. With operations in eight countries, 15 projects, over 1,200 employees and a budget of €19.5 million, ALIMA is a dynamic NGO, effectively deploying medical aid for the most vulnerable.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 3 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES Under the daily guidance of the Medical Referent and technical support of the Roving MHPSS Manager for Nigeria, the MHPSS Manager will provide overall technical and programmatic oversight of ALIMA’s MHPSS interventions in Katsina State. The MHPSS Manager will lead the process in development, implementation, and coordination of all MHPSS activities and provide coaching and mentoring to MHPSS Psychologists. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and ensure that mental health activities with patients and children are performed with regular follow-ups, and ensure that the mental health team remains calm neutral
- Identify the mental health support needs in the target population and participate in defining, planning, organising and updating the appropriate ALIMA mental health activities
- Map and update the details of existing mental health services, with other actors.
- Ensure, collaboration with the entire medical departments for identification of MHPSS clients.
- Ensure the implementation of all ALIMA standard mental health protocols and procedures materials.
- Manage, train and supervise the mental health team through activities such as defining job descriptions, capacity-building,
- Compile all MHPSS data, analyze and submit to medical referent, on weekly and monthly basis. (SITREPS)
- Collect key client data and prepare reports on progress made, together with observations, challenges faced, and lessons learned.
- Identify knowledge gap and give update for training accordingly.
- Effective supervision and management of MHPSS team
- Participates in external meetings and reports relevant information
- Ensuring an appropriate MHPSS approach in the program aligned with the IASC MHPSS guidelines for emergencies and humanitarian settings.
- Leading development process of referral pathways
- Comply with all policies and protocols of the ALIMA agency
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be modified as the assignment evolves EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Minimum of 3-5years of specialized experience in community based psychosocial support interventions particularly as it relates to social norms change.
- Experience with medical international NGO, an asset
- Experience in a similar position for at least 2 years.
- Demonstrated knowledge of IASC guidelines on MHPSS in emergency settings
- Demonstrated experience on counseling skills and clinical supervision of lay counsellors
- Track record of developing technical curriculum and materials for delivery of MHPSS programming/activities in low resource setting
- Team management and supervision skills
- Perfect knowledge of MS Office package, especially Excel & Word
BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and adaptable to changing needs and situations
- Flexible, patient and adaptable to a changing environment.
- Ability to work under pressure with numerous deadlines
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or equivalent in, mental health, psychology or related fields or a combination of bachelor’s degree
- BA/BSc/HND in relevant field with significant work experience (3years+) in the mentioned fields
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@nigeria.alima.ngo using the position as subject of email. Applications should be in English and you will need to upload:
- An updated CV with contact details.
- A one-page cover letter indicatingwhy you are interested in this position and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.
Last day for submission of applications is 9th February 2024 Important remarks
- Applications will be processed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if a good application is successful.
- Only successful applicants will be called for interview.
- No monetary transactions, neither demands of favors in kind, nor other types of favoritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.