Psychologist
Job Description
Title: Psychologist
Company Name: Terre des hommes
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology, Master of Social Science (MSS) in Social Work
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Violent events in Rakhine State of Myanmar, starting in August 2017, led to the displacement of 615`0001 Rohingya men, women and children towards Cox`s Bazar district in Bangladesh. The mass and speed of the displacement created an acute humanitarian crisis. People arrived with very little belongings and all basic needs are to be met. Beyond water, sanitation, shelter, food and health, protection is an important issue to address notably when it comes to children: they potentially suffered the most from the dramatic events which happened in Myanmar and during the cross border journey to Bangladesh and they are now the most vulnerable in the refugee camps where living conditions are particularly harsh. The displaced population counts 28%2 of children between 5 and 17 years old (14% each per gender). There is potentially - adding the refugees already leaving in the area before the crisis (212`518) - a population of 231`700 individuals which need to be supported.
∎ In response to this humanitarian crisis, Tdh seeks to deliver integrated services and support to children in Cox Bazar through provisions of psychosocial support to refugee children, youth and adults and targeted child protection services to the most vulnerable children, including children affected by family separation. Considering the significant mental health and PSS needs among the refugee community and the scarcity and limited access to specialized mental health services, Tdh has decided to pilot the WHO`s "Problem Management Plus", a low intensity psychological intervention model for child protection and other professionals without a mental health care background. The model outlines intervention strategies for individual psychological help for adults impaired by distress in communities exposed to adversity.
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∎ General description of the position:
∎ Under the supervision and direct line management of the Psychologist Supervisor, the staff is responsible for implementing the Problem Management Plus Approach in refugee camps in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. The Psychologist Supervisor will provide a technical line of support to this position.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support the outreach and identification of adults and youth impaired by distress
∎ Assess the situation and needs of the clients and following the Problem Management Plus approach;
∎ Coordinate intervention plans closely with case management and PSS actors whether within or external to Tdh
∎ Ensure the PM+ intervention successfully implemented in the project areas;
∎ Conduct daily individual sessions with the vulnerable refugees according to the PM + module of intervention
∎ Participate in routine supervision meetings with updates on individual client plans
∎ Support the adaptation of the PM+ manual to be culturally appropriate according to the recommendation from the PM + Psychologist Supervisor.
∎ Suggest modification to the program design as per the need in camp and host community for children and families living in project sites;
∎ Develop strategies to address the challenges faced by the program at every level;
∎ Develop and maintain close contacts with relevant stakeholders at various levels, coordinate and facilitate resources mobilization to address psychological need;
∎ Prepare reports, according to the project document (monthly reports, quarterly reports, final report);
∎ Represent Tdh in field base multi agency and overall interagency cluster where appropriate;
∎ Ensure regular communication with the line manager on activities' updates, achievements and
∎ challenges via meetings, reports and ad hoc communication upon request and needs;
∎ Participate in field assessment whenever requested by the line manager.
∎ Support training on the PM+.
∎ Follow up, monitoring and support
∎ Follow up on daily basis the cases received by the PSS officers and case workers to ensure the delivery of problem management approach intervention whenever needed.
∎ Follow up on referred cases that are not dealt with by Tdh team
∎ Ensure proper reporting on all the cases to the Psychologist Supervisor.
∎ Child Protection
∎ Establish regular exchanges with the PSS and CM Team to ensure that children and adults in need of protection are timely identified and adequately supported
∎ Promote, and ensure that the PM + approach implementation is in line with, child protection principles
∎ Ensure the project activities are integrated in the Bangladeshi child protection system and humanitarian coordination practices and guidelines
∎ Identify and propose trainings for her/his team related to child protection principles and best practices
∎ Report serious cases of abuse on children identified by the project team to the management team. Strict confidentiality must be respected.
∎ Coordination and representation
∎ Coordinate with other Tdh sectors to ensure mainstreaming and implementation of standardized activities;
∎ Liaise with humanitarian actors, authorities and community in and outside the camps to increase quality and effectiveness of case-management service provision;
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∎ Participate in fora and meetings held at location or regional level in her/his field of expertise whenever pertinent and necessary
∎ Coordinate events (external meetings/workshops, training, seminars, etc.) in relation to the psychosocial program
∎ Other
∎ Agree to comply with Tdh Global Code of Conduct and ensures Child Safeguarding standards, PSEA, SHA are upheld.
∎ Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Knowledge:
∎ Advanced University degree in Psychology or Social Work • 2 years work experience in counseling, therapy, social work or equivalent
∎ Experience with GBV survivors a plus
∎ Fluent in written and spoken English
∎ Management and training skills
∎ Excellent analytical skills
∎ Previous experience with a child protection organization
∎ Correct IT knowledge (Microsoft Office, Power Point, Internet, etc)
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∎ Skills:
∎ This position requires the control of basic personnel, social and leadership skills, as well as
∎ technical, organizational and methodological competences.
∎ Required qualities: proactive, autonomous, rigorous, organized, good communication and interpersonal skills.
∎ Excellent understanding and application of client confidentiality and do no harm principles in a counseling setting.
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∎ Languages:
∎ Fluent in English and Bangla. Chittagong dialect is advantages.
Salary: Tk. 86000 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 1 Jun 2021
Company Information:
∎ 25 May 2021
∎ Terre des hommes
∎ Business : Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an International Non-Profit Private Organization operating in Bangladesh since 1974 in the fields of Child Protection, Healthcare, Nutrition, Emergency Relief, Water/Sanitation and Hygiene.
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 1st Jun 2021
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