Mental Health and psychosocial support field officer (for philippines nationals only)ICRC

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Field Officer (MHPSS FO) contributes to the overall implementation of the ICRC MHPSS programs in Mindanao within a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the MHPSS Delegate, in coordination with the health, protection, and other departments of the ICRC.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures proper MHPSS evaluation/analysis of the field situation (e.g. health centers, communities, etc.), and determines the MHPSS needs of the target population
Contributes to the prioritization of planning and running of MHPSS interventions in Cotabato Sub-Delegation Areas of Responsibilities' (AoR) programs and activities for the specific ICRC target population and areas of operation
Ensures proper follow-up of the MHPSS activities in ICRC-assisted health facilities and communities
Contributes to internal reporting and documentation as required, under the supervision of the ICRC MHPSS Delegate
Works in the field for long periods and moves across Mindanao, as necessary
Contributes to report writing and documentation concerning MHPSS programs/activities as required, under supervision of the ICRC MHPSS Delegate
Collects, organizes, and participates in the analysis of all data related to the MHPSS activities in the respective AoR, together with the MHPSS delegate
Assists and eventually takes care of the preparation and implementation of training sessions
Provides direct specialized mental health service and psychosocial support to beneficiaries (individual, family, community level) if needed with support from MHPSS Delegate
Conducts capacity building activities directly for the beneficiaries with support from the MHPSS Delegate
Maintains regular contact with all interlocutors, especially with the health authorities, at various levels and keeps informed about the security situation
REQUIRED PROFILE
A successful candidate will have:
University degree in Psychology
Minimum of 2 years' work experience in psychosocial support or related field
Extensive knowledge of local MHPSS services and other health and social services, staff, and system
Skills for MHPSS capacity building and training delivery, as well as skills to support and assist MHPSS service delivery when needed
Experience in working with the administration of MHPSS and/or medical structures in the Philippines
Excellent communication skills in English and Filipino
Computer Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Comprehensive and accurate analytical skills
Skills for planning, organization, assessment, and program implementation
High level of communication, negotiation, and social skills
Ability to take initiative and work both in a team and with autonomy in a multidisciplinary approach
Ability to work under stressful conditions while maintaining patience, perseverance, and self-confidence
Flexibility to work several weeks in the field and frequently travel to different areas in Cotabato Sub-Delegation AoR and other areas of Mindanao.
Cultural and geographical knowledge of Mindanao areas
Awareness and respect for professional and institutional ethics, particularly with respect to confidentiality
As an asset, a successful candidate may have:
Master's degree in Clinical Psychology
Fluency in written and spoken local language (Maguindanao, Maranao,)
Methodical manner of working
Proactivity, with sense of responsibility, self-awareness, and leadership skills
Ability and willingness to perform systematically incorporated self-care actions in day-to-day activities
Experience in working with the administration of MHPSS and/or medical structures in the Philippines
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Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Permanent
Full-time