University degree in clinical psychology or psychiatric nurse.
3 to 5 years of overall professional experience with minimum 3 years’ experience in MHPSS programs.
Experience in conducting training and supervision.
Red Cross/Red Crescent experience is an asset.
Clinical, psychosocial, and community-based experience.
Humanitarian experience is an asset.
Fluent command of English as well as the main local languages (fluent in Hausa, kanuri an asset).
License to practice in his/her own country.
You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria

Develops, implements, and follows up on MHPSS activities aligned with the ICRC MHPSS guidelines and framework.
Trains and supervises Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) staff/volunteers and other organizations/partners/teams as per the program’s strategy and Plan of Action.
Organizes referrals of beneficiaries and performs case follow-up, when needed.
Complying with ICRC standards, sets up culturally and context-appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and ensures monitoring and regular data collection.
Develops and maintains contacts with NRCS, health authorities, technical teams from other organizations, etc. as necessary.
Identify key community actors and/or health staff who will benefit from mental health awareness, sensitisation and /or basic psychological and psychosocial support trainings, with the support of the MHPSS delegate.
Ensure regular links with key actors and health facilities are maintained to ensure beneficiary identification and referral pathways are relevant and functional.
Participate constructively in weekly supervision with the MHPSS TL and in peer supervision to foster an atmosphere of mutual support and learning within the ICRC MHPSS team.
Provide and/or facilitate supportive and constructive coaching and supervision to NRCS and community psychosocial support volunteers to aid in their skills development

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