Mental Health Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) Officer – Medical Teams International

Key Responsibilities

Mental Health & Clinical Services

• Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA), emotional support, and structured psychosocial interventions.
• Assess and manage common mental health conditions using WHO mhGAP guidelines.
• Refer severe mental health cases for specialized care.
• Deliver culturally sensitive mental health and psychosocial support services.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications appropriately.
• Collaborate with doctors, pharmacists, and health teams to ensure quality psychiatric care.

Capacity Building & Community Engagement

• Train frontline healthcare workers on mental health service integration.
• Conduct community awareness sessions to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
• Facilitate psychoeducation sessions and support groups for patients, caregivers, and staff.
• Strengthen referral pathways and collaboration with community stakeholders.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
• Comply with safeguarding, protection, and accountability policies.
• Promote a safe and respectful environment for patients and staff.
• Support monitoring, reporting, and documentation activities.
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

Education

• BSc Degree in Psychiatry Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS).
• Experience in humanitarian or primary healthcare settings is preferred.
• Training on WHO mhGAP, Psychological First Aid (PFA), or trauma-informed care is required.
• Previous experience working with INGOs is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (Sphere, CHS, Red Cross Code of Conduct).
• Strong understanding of mental health service delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Amharic and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and in multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel to challenging field locations.

Duty Stations

📍 Maekele Adiabo, Shire, Seyemti, and Sheraro, Ethiopia

Employment Type

Full-Time

Application Deadline

🗓 August 12, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the official Medical Teams International application form below:

Apply Here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cqZHgDn57h