ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of H&N Coordinator and with the technical support of the MHPSS Specialist and MHPSS Technical Advisor, the MHPSS Officer will support integration of MHPSS dimensions in Afghanistan, in the Health and Nutrition programme delivery, building on an evidence-based, psychosocial, developmental and multi-leveled approach, in line with global and regional standards. The role will encompass direct support to staff implementing MHPSS interventions and services, alongside capacity building, coaching and supervision of Health and Nutrition staff at the provincial level. The MHPSS Officer will act as Focal Point for MHPSS in their respective provinces and will participate in relevant local coordination platforms.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of H&N Coordinator and with the technical support of the MHPSS Specialist and MHPSS Technical Advisor, the MHPSS Officer will support integration of MHPSS dimensions in Afghanistan, in the Health and Nutrition programme delivery, building on an evidence-based, psychosocial, developmental and multi-leveled approach, in line with global and regional standards. The role will encompass direct support to staff implementing MHPSS interventions and services, alongside capacity building, coaching and supervision of Health and Nutrition staff at the provincial level. The MHPSS Officer will act as Focal Point for MHPSS in their respective provinces and will participate in relevant local coordination platforms.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: H&N Coordinator, with technical support and supervision by the MHPSS Technical Advisor
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
This position will be working closely with the Health and Nutrition teams with an aim to:
- Quality Assurance: Oversee the implementation of mental health programs and services delivered by the Mobile Health Teams.
- Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to ensure adherence to program standards and effectiveness.
- Contribute to the overall formulation of work plans and ensure the systematic integration of MHPSS priorities and interventions in H&N programme delivery
- Establish close relationships and patterns of collaborations with key stakeholders in the community around MHPSS priorities
- Coordinate and support the implementation of MHPSS or multi-dimensional needs assessments; ensure ongoing assessment/analysis of local context, priorities and needs related to MHPSS
- In collaboration with Health and Nutrition teams, contribute to the identification of the most relevant information needed for communities related to MHPSS awareness and knowledge and support the formulation and implementation of relevant community awareness and dialogues.
- Conduct/update MHPSS service mappings, provide quality vetting of potential referral options, and establish/maintain referral pathways and mechanisms in collaboration with Health and Nutrition teams
- Review and contextualize MHPSS intervention packages, tools, activity plans and key messages, ensuring context relevance and sensitivity
- Contribute to developing additional resources and tools if and as required, in line with current evidence and with supervision and support by the MHPSS TA
- Provide supportive supervision to PSS Officers, this includes weekly/bi-weekly individual supervision, monthly group supervision and monthly live/observation supervision. Following the global standards related to providing supportive supervision.
- Contribute to developing monitoring plans for the MHPSS portfolio, and support relevant monitoring and reporting activities in the province.
- Participate in local MHPSS coordination platforms, and other relevant coordination forums
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, train, coach and support Health& Nutrition teams in integrating key MHPSS dimensions in their practice – including Basic Helping Skills, PFA, safe identification and referral, paraprofessional counseling etc. in line with the CO and global SOP’s and standards of good practice.
- Using evidence-based resources as advised by the MHPSS TA, design, plan, coordinate and contribute to implementing mental health promotion and wellbeing activities targeting health care providers
- Advocate for the well-being of the Team members. Recognize the demands and challenges of their work and spearhead wellness practices within the team. Create a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritizes self-care, stress management, and work-life balance.
- The PSS Technical Supervisor will not be responsible for providing any counselling or person-focused therapeutic support to staff, this remains the responsibility of HR.
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SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
COMPETENCIES
Delivering results
Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/ organisation.
Applying technical and professional expertise
Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation.
Working effectively with others
Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working
Communicating with impact
Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.
