Avis de recrutement d’un psychologue, Buea, Cameroun

 

 

 

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 ;
  • 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.

Apply here :

Send your CV and Cover letter by following this link :Apply here 

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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