Hotline Psychologist Intern

Position Title: Hotline Psychologist Intern

2025-09-23 Kabul Full Time 20

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	AAH Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	AAH/AFG-2025-044
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	Action Against Hunger
Years of Experience:	Bachelor’s degree in psychology, psychosocial services, related field from reputed university (Master’s degree in clinical psychology is preferred)
Contract Duration:	Six months
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in psychology, psychosocial services, related field from reputed university (Master’s degree in clinical psychology is preferred)
Close date:	2025-09-23

About Action Against Hunger:

Action Against Hunger/Action Contre La Faim (AAH/ACF) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was created in France in1979. AAH/ACF has been active in Afghanistan in the medical, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation fields since 1995.AAH/ACF improved access to health and nutrition services for the most vulnerable people, who live in remote areas without a localhealth system. In particular, the country team supported pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five, who are atgreater risk of malnutrition. Nutrition programs rely on an integrated approach, addressing both primary and underlying causes, inorder to have a lasting impact on nutritional status. The country team worked at community level, in villages and at provincial level,strengthening the public health system. It also worked at national level to ensure reliable information about the nutritional situation reached the wider humanitarian community. Covid-19 prevention was integrated into all interventions and additional responseactivities were implemented, such as the disinfection of health facilities and public places, cash assistance, psychosocial support andthe distribution of hygiene kits to affected populations.

Job Descriptions:

Providing Psychotherapy/counselling and referring clients in need of additional services to relevant bodies via toll free line

Screen clients and/or their families regarding their mental health and psychosocial distress and needs
Documenting client information and ensuring the documents and file records are up to date and ensuring all data updated, safely entered in to the database.
Develop, monitor, evaluate and records client progress according to measurable goals described in their care plans
Refers client and/or their families to additional support within AAH’s capacity (Nut-H, WASH & FSL-DRR), community resources and other organization’s within their respective province to assist in their recovery
Ensure the security and confidentiality of files concerning clients’ information
Schedule calls and appointments for clients requiring follow ups

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, psychosocial services, related field from reputed university (Master’s degree in clinical psychology is preferred)
Fresh Graduated
Strong computer skills; familiar with word, excel, Skype and email
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills – verbal and written in both national languages (English will be an added value)
Independent, critical mind and pro-activity
High level of empathy & confidentiality
Flexibility and organization
Good organization, planning, analysis and reporting skills
Good team interaction and positive attitude
Stress tolerance and ability to work effectively in a highly demanding workplace

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and full CV with three Referees indicating the vacancy announcement to the address: Human Resources Department AAH office or can also be emailed to:

vacancies@af-actionagainsthunger.org indicating the job tile and vacancy number of the position in the email subject line.

Eligible candidates are invited to apply by the earliest possible, until 23 Sep 2025.

Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These will be requested if the candidate is selected. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.

Action Against Hunger/Action Conter La Faim is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply. ACF/AAH has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA)