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Job Title    Psychosocial Workers 2 Job Opportunities
Organisation Humanity & Inclusion



Duty Station  Kyaka II and Kyangwali, Uganda
Salary UGX 1,319,623 /=
Reports to Project Manager
 
About US
Handicap International Federation operating under the name Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
 
About INCHARGE Project
HI Uganda is due to implement an Integrated Nutrition, Community Health, and Rehabilitation for Greater Empowerment INCHARGE in partnership with Tutapona Inc. and Medical Teams International MTI in Kyegegwa Kyaka and Kikuube Kyangwali District. The three year project starting in August 2021 till July 2024 seeks to Increase access to comprehensive life-saving primary health care services while promoting meaningful access to safe rehabilitative and psychosocial support that is accountable to refugees and host populations in West Nile, Southwest, and Midwest Uganda settlements and transit centres namely Refugee-hosting districts in Uganda including the refugee settlements of Adjumani, Palorinya, Kyangwali, Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja, Nyakabande, Matanda, and Ntoroko. The HI project will however implemented in Kyaka II and Kyangwali Refugee Settlements and surrounding host community settlements.
 
Job Summary  The Psychosocial Worker will be responsible for overall daily implementation of psychosocial support at the beneficiary home, fixed points in the refugee settlement, and as part of the mobile team
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities  
Carry out Psychosocial Assessments for beneficiary needs.
Conduct psychosocial assessments for beneficiary and caretakers needs using the Psychlops PM+tool for adults or tree of life tools for children
Plan appropriate interventions addressing the identified beneficiary and caretakers’ psychosocial needs.
Offer secure and appropriate psychosocial support
Provide psychosocial services based on the informed consent of the beneficiary and adapted to her/his needs, taking into account the limitations of the emergency responses; Detect any evolution of the cases and modify the action plan accordingly or refer to a relevant colleague, superior or stakeholders;
Provide appropriate psychosocial sessions to beneficiaries, including children, and their caregivers, through family, groups and individual-based approaches in coordination with relevant services based on the specific situation of the person
Provide comprehensive individual and group sessions for people with disabilities and their caregivers jointly and not with the PTs or Psychologists according the action plan defined.
Carryout follow-up psychosocial sessions for beneficiaries and caregivers for continuous support.
Refer beneficiary to other services when needed.
Identify needs for referrals to other relevant stakeholders and monitor referrals conducted in relationship with, the program manager and the relevant Technical Advisors MHPSS, Rehabilitation;
Refer persons to appropriate services through adequate referral system in place.
Recognize emergency or situations that need immediate medical care or protection measure and react in consequence making efforts to ensure that beneficiary gets the appropriate services.
Organization of daily, weekly and monthly activities according to the organization calendar of work
Develop weekly field activity reports
Implement field activities in collaboration with the Physiotherapist and CBF following the project service/case flow
Respect HI identity, rules, and policies
Participate in organization induction in coordination with the Human Resources Manager and Program
Know, understand, apply and respect HI code of conduct and ethics, HI mandate and values, HI rules and operating procedure, HI policies child protection policy, policy and mechanism for the prevention of and fight against bribery, the protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse policy and make sure they are known, understood, applied and respected by its team
Know, understand, apply and respect HI security rules and make sure they are known, understood and applied by her/his team
 


Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate for the Humanity & Inclusion Rehabilitation Psychosocial Worker job placement must hold a Degree in community Psychology, Counselling, Social work, Education, Child development, Community development or a similar field

Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in Mental health and psychosocial support
Experience in using MHPSS methodologies of Problem management plus and tree of life is highly preferred
Experience in conducting psychosocial group interventions
At least one year of professional experience in MHPSS in an NGO
Personal Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of Disability Inclusion and MHPSS Service Delivery

Knowledge of the MHPSS and Disability Sectors in Uganda
Strong comprehension of the psychosocial issues of people with disabilities
Proven project activity implementation skills in collaboration with stakeholders
Personal Qualities
Ability to work under high pressure;
Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
Strong communication and networking skills
Strong interest in the fields related to HI mandate
Strong team player and ability to work independently
 
Condition
Starting Date August 2021
Length of contract 12 months
Basic Salary UGX. 1,319,623
 
NB
Humanity and Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage females and persons with disabilities to apply to become a part of our organization.
HI staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the Code of Conduct.
HI operates and enforces policies on beneficiary protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
HI does not solicit funds in exchange for employment opportunities.
 
How to Apply
If you feel you meet the requirements, please send an updated CV 3 pages max, including three professional referees current and/or past line managers with a cover letter as One Document DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES to HR department at recruitment@uganda.hi.org indicating the position and location applied for. Any efforts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
 
Deadline Friday, 16th July 2021
 

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