Psychologist

Akwajobs   (Buea, Cameroon)

Posted : 26 August, 2021

Category : Psychology   Location : Buea, Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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 RECRUITMENT NOTICE OF: (01) Psychologist  

Identification 1

Job Title:      Psychologist

Reports to:     Protection Officer

Duty station     Buea

 

Main objective     •    Provide psychological support and attendance to individual protection cases identified with mental or emotional disorders, referred internally or externally

•    Conduct individual diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders to identify treatment and therapy needs

•    Ensure complementarity between psychological and physical treatment of wounded persons and survivors of gender-based violence through referral and follow-up.

•    Conduct regular mapping of available psychological and psychosocial support services available in the area of assignment.

•    Develop partnerships with humanitarian service providers for referral of and support to person with psychological distress resulting from incidents of violence.

•    Develop individual assistance plans and conduct individual and group psychological counselling sessions utilizing specialized techniques

•    Document progress on cases, maintaining strict consent and confidentiality protocols, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected

•    Facilitate internal trainings to protection staffs on the provision of psychological first aid and basic psychosocial counselling as part of their case management routine

•    Facilitate trainings for internal protection staffs and members of community committees on psychological and psychosocial first aid (PFA)

•    Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group

activities

•    Work in close collaboration with technical staffs (Project Manager, Protection Officer and GBV specialist) for the development of the project’s overall PSS component

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    •    Provide coaching and support to the field staffs in the implementation of structured PSS activities

•    Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-toknow principles

•    Support the Protection Officer in developing and/or updating protection tools and training materials in order to meet projects requirements

•    Support Project Manager/ Program Manager/Head of Base in developing required donor reports, providing relevant insights on psychological and psychosocial issues related to protection of civilians

•    Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas

•    Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings, as requested by the supervisor

 

Competences     •    Master Degree in Psychology or social science 

•    Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, including at least one year in

NGO

•    Computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook)

•    Adaptability and readiness to carry out numerous field trips

•    Analytical and reporting skills

•    Respect and adherence to protection principles

•    Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility

•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 

Languages     English and Pidgin 

Knowledge of French (written and spoken) is an asset

 

 

 

Send your CV and Cover letter by following this link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9W-KmDTBnvlf29kxS0BQZELFIMV-_OZ8IDXr4BWAfq4CJlQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

 

 

Only CV and Cover letter send through the link mentioned will be received.  

NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the written test

 

Please apply no later than August 29, 2021 at 5 PM

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