Psychosocial Counselor

HealthNet TPO is a Netherlands based not for profit, non-governmental organization founded on the principle that access to affordable quality health care is a basic human right.

In 1992 HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. The organization is now the result of a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.  HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is managed by a team of qualified Afghans and supported by a team of experts at the HQ of the organization in Holland.

HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, fighting malaria and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. HealthNet TPO is currently implementing projects in almost 20 provinces of Afghanistan and the major program it implements are HER (Health Emergency Response) projects in three provinces, Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial, Malaria Control program, Tuberculous....... through a community system strengthening approach.

HealthNet TPO has zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. HNITPO takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving HNITPO employees and Related Personnel

Responsible for day to day management of all psychosocial counseling related tasks in MCHC.

Technical Tasks:

1. Individual counselling and or focused psychosocial support.

2. Group counseling support.

3. Screening the women who attend the MCHC activities and identify the cases.

4. Assessment and analysis of Beneficiaries from PSC point of view.

5. Psychosocial support and case management for women experiencing high level of distress, including Beneficiaries of Having Mental disorders

6. To conduct a regular, follow up of the cases entering MCHC.

7. Conduct awareness session focused PSC topics (community base psychosocial support).

8. To insure confidentiality including all client records and MCHC records.

9. Try her best to protect Beneficiaries from further harm.

10. To assist Beneficiaries in designing a Safety Plan for life threatening situations.

11. To follow ethical IASC guidelines.

12. Provide support in vocational training activities for women who are attending the session.

13. Make sure, proper and regular participation of women in recreational activities initiated in MCHC.

14. Facilitate new skills for Beneficiaries and advocate for referral pathway.

15. Conduct inter-generational discussions, with women of deferent ages sharing experiencing and thoughts in semi-structured way.

16. Conflict management and peace building activities.

Reporting and coordination tasks

1- Keep the proper recording of PSS activities and filing system.

2- Maintain the MCHC visibility and document the PSC interventions for women.

3- Assist the Line manager to facilitate the community based interventions.

4- Reporting and data collection on weekly, monthly and quarterly base.

5- Participate in Monthly Individual and Group supervisions conducted by MHPSS Manager/MHPSS officer.

6- Assist in other duties at MCHC, requested by Line manager.

Applicants must be graduated from the HSC (Health Social Counselling) Diploma program through HealthNet TPO, IPSO, or Ghazanfar Institute and or university degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to [email protected]

Please ensure to fill out the Health Net TPO application form which is available in http://www.acbar.org/applicationform

Please ensure to mention the position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail

Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration.