Context of the mission
Médecins du Monde (MDM) is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) involved in humanitarian interventions, operating in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of health projects from long-term interventions to emergency response.
Currently, is implementing a program with sex workers (January 2019 - December 2021) in Afar region and Health and Nutrition 2-year project has been launched on 1 July 2019 to be implemented in Gerbo woreda of Nogob zone, Somali region.
In addition, following Covid19 epidemics in Ethiopia since March 16, MdM is supporting on the preparedness and response in the project areas plus in Addis Abeba.
Essential Duties
The MHPSS Manager will be responsible for the implementation of Mental health and psychosocial support for people in Jigjiga Quarantine center.
Key activity areas will include:
Hierarchical & Functional links
The MHPSS Manager will be based in Jigjiga, Somali region. S/he will be under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator based in Jigjiga.
And technical supervision of the Medical coordinator.
Responsibilities
Promoting psychological wellbeing during quarantine specifically on
Identify major stressors for women and children in the Quarantine and their Psychological Effects such as
Capacity building interventions:
Quality MHPSS service provision:
Reporting and data recording
Start Date: Immediately
Contract duration: 3 months
Expected profile