• The role holder is responsible for Conducting Individual Counselling sessions using Problem Management Plus (PM+) intervention guide to beneficiaries with Mild to Moderate Mental Health Conditions coming to the Primary Health Care Centre where NCD-MH Program is being implemented.
• Ensures patients’ files are updated regularly and kept according to confidentiality standards and kept separate from other medical records.

Responsibilities

• Supports MoH staff in identifying cases of Mild-Moderate Mental Health Conditions in the PHCC using standard screening tools for Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
• Enrols new clients into PM+ Counselling using the inclusion criteria.
• Provides Individual PM+ counselling to clients with Mild-moderate MH conditions.
• Fills clients’ case files correctly and in timely manner.
• Ensures patients’ files are updated regularly and kept according to confidentiality standards and kept separate from other medical records.
• Provides weekly report of activities carried out to the Mental Health Activity Manager
• In close collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager, refers clients with severe Mental Health conditions to the GPs who work closely with the consultant psychiatrist.
• In collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager, facilitates the distribution of NFIs and Transport Reimbursement to beneficiaries that meets the inclusion criteria.

Position Requirements
Professional requirements:

• Candidate must obtain a minimum of a Diploma of CHEW; Applicants should have at least 2 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Possess at least 2 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Experience in basic psychosocial skills is an added advantage.

Personal Requirements:

• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards, and best practices
• Manages effectively his/her own time as well as flexible and available to work overtime when needed.
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri, and Hausa Languages is essential
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player.
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Respect and adherence to protection principles
• Honesty and integrity and able to cope with stressful situations.
• Work within the framework of INTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.
• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.
• Maintain and care for all equipment issued by INTERSOS Nigeria and for any losses or damages due to negligence you will be liable for repair or replacement.