The MH/Disability Officer supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of mental health and disability-inclusive activities in Nangarhar province. This role ensures that programs promote inclusion, accessibility, and participation for individuals with disabilities and those with psychosocial needs. Responsibilities include community outreach, awareness sessions, identification and referral of beneficiaries, coordination with health and social service providers, data collection and reporting, and strengthening community support mechanisms. The officer also supports safeguarding, monitors program quality, and contributes to reducing stigma around mental health and disability, ensuring all activities comply with MHCO standards and promote dignity and respect for all participants.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support planning and implementation of mental health and disability-related project activities.
- Ensure activities promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Assist in organizing awareness sessions on psychosocial well-being, disability inclusion, and available services.
- Facilitate community-based activities that support individuals with psychosocial or disability-related needs.
- Identify individuals with psychosocial concerns or disabilities during field visits and community outreach.
- Provide basic supportive communication and ensure safe, respectful interaction.
- Refer individuals to appropriate services (health, psychosocial support, rehabilitation, protection) based on consent.
- Track and document follow-up cases in line with MHCO confidentiality standards.
- Coordinate with health facilities, disability service providers, community leaders, and partner organizations.
- Participate in relevant cluster or working group meetings when assigned (Health, Protection, Disability Inclusion).
- Maintain updated mapping of mental health and disability support services in operational areas.
- Conduct community sensitization on disability rights, mental health stigma reduction, and inclusive services.
- Support formation and strengthening of community support groups where applicable.
- Ensure strong engagement with caregivers, families, and community influencers.
- Collect data on mental health and disability-related activities, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the Program Manager/Coordinator.
- Document challenges, success stories, lessons learned, and recommendations.
- Support monitoring visits and internal assessments related to MH/disability inclusion.
- Ensure all activities follow MHCO’s safeguarding policies and do not place individuals at risk.
- Promote inclusive practices and identify barriers affecting persons with disabilities.
- Ensure feedback and complaint mechanisms are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written Test/Interview
Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement – MHCO
At MHCO, we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, or financial misconduct. The safety and well-being of children, young people, adults, and all beneficiaries we engage with are of paramount importance.
All MHCO staff are expected to uphold these principles in accordance with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. We place strong emphasis on recruiting individuals who demonstrate integrity and align with our organizational values.
The selected candidate for this role will receive comprehensive safeguarding training and will be responsible for understanding and adhering to MHCO’s safeguarding standards. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant screening checks, which may include criminal background verification and terrorism finance assessments.
we will request information from previous employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of the candidate’s departure.
By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.
