Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer
Quick answer
Save the Children International is hiring a Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer in Borno, Nigeria, to implement and monitor MHPSS interventions, with a focus on HEART and psychosocial support activities.
- Role
- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer
- Organization
- Save the Children International
- Location
- Borno, Nigeria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer is responsible for implementing and monitoring MHPSS interventions, including HEART and psychosocial support activities, in Borno, Nigeria. The role involves training, supervision, and data collection to support the well-being and resilience of vulnerable individuals and communities.
What you'll do
- Implement and monitor quality MHPSS activities
- Supervise structured psychosocial support activities
- Train, mentor, and provide supportive supervision to facilitators
- Identify vulnerable children and caregivers and ensure safe and timely referrals
- Support MHPSS assessments, programme planning, and implementation
- Collect, manage, and report programme data
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health, or a related field
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience
- Experience providing psychosocial support, case management, Psychological First Aid (PFA), and referrals for vulnerable populations
- Experience working with children, adolescents, caregivers, women, and conflict-affected communities
- Previous experience with NGOs/INGOs, particularly in emergency or displacement contexts
- Knowledge of IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Borno, Nigeria.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and experience in providing psychosocial support and case management.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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