John Snow Health JSH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Connector – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) – USAID CHEKUP II Activity
LOCATION: Chipata, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, and Kasama
DURATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: DREAMS Site Coordinator
POSTING DATE: 11/24/2022
DEADLINE DATE: 11/30/2022
Background
John Snow Health Limited (JSH), a public health organization dedicated to improving the provision of public health services in Zambia and the region, is recruiting for a Connector- Mentor Health and Psychosocial Support for the USAID-funded Controlling HIV Epidemic for Key and Underserved Populations (CHEKUP II). CHEKUP II aims to address the needs of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those most at risk of acquiring HIV and contribute to HIV mitigation and epidemic control. In addition, the program seeks to improve the health outcomes of priority populations in the highest HIV-burden provinces of Zambia.
Description
The Connector-MHPSS will directly support the DREAMS Site Coordinator in the roll-out and implementation of interventions to increase the uptake and sustained use of mental health and psychosocial services.
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day implementation of Mental Health and psychosocial support to Adolescent Girls and Young Women.Provide technical support to Mentors and ensure that they implement Mental Health interventions and psychosocial support services to Adolescents Girls and Young Women (AGYW).Work with Mentors in identifying and supporting the AGYW who need mental support through psychosocial counseling.Provide support to up to five DREAMS Mentors who will be running Safe Spaces within specific sites
Support DREAMS Mentors and ensures that they are running quality, Safe Spaces and meeting the needs of the AGYW
Participate in the weekly and monthly reporting meetings at the DREAMS C
Work closely with the DREAMS Site Coordinator to ensure that AGYWs have a positive mindset and assertiveness against various adverse health and social outcomes.Document mental health program key achievements, best practices, and lessons learned and share them with the DREAMS Site Coordinator.Submit MHPSS weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.Adhere to JSH personnel, financial, operations, and fraud management policies.Participate in any other tasks as requested by the
Qualifications
Certificate in Social Work, psychosocial counseling, social sciences, or health-related field. A diploma in social sciences or health-related sciences will be an added advantage.Must have a Psychosocial Counseling Certificate and the capacity to conduct Rapid HIV Testing
Must be a resident within the specific site for easy travel to DREAMS Centers and Safe Spaces (i.e. Chipata, Kabwe, Kasama, Kapiri Mposhi)At least two years of experience working with adolescents and young women in HIV prevention and service provision
With 2- 3 years of work experience in mental health and psychosocial services
Strong communication skills (English) and the local language is spoken in the implementation site or community
An empathetic, devoted, and respectful individual with good interpersonal communication, team building, and writing skills.Must be assertive and energetic
Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Supervision and Reporting:
The Connector- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support will work under the guidance and supervision of the DREAMS Site Coordinator
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and CV with three references and full addresses and contact information via the application form through the following link.
Kindly indicate which district you are applying for; and your language proficiency for the major language spoken in that district.
Please note that you do not need to apply if you don’t meet the minimum requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that your application was not successful.
Closing Date: November 30, 2022
JSH is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information or political affiliation.
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