Save the Children Child Protection Psychologist Assistant Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Save the Children Nigeria programme looking for “Child Protection Psychologist Assistant”. Applicants with a Minimum – BSc in Psychology or related course may apply on or before 26 June 2021.
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Save the Children Child Protection Psychologist Assistant Jobs 2021
The Save the Children has published a job vacancy announcement on 21 June 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Child Protection Psychologist Assistant to be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Save the Children |
| Position | Child Protection Psychologist Assistant |
| Location | Maiduguri, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Minimum – BSc in Psychology or related course |
| Experience Required | At least One years |
| Application Deadline | 26 June 2021 |
Save the Children Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is two-fold: 1) to support the MHPSS unit to oversee quality improvements in Save the Children’s mental health and psychosocial support interventions for children affected by the conflict in NE Nigeria; and 2) to assist the MHPSS unit in providing clinical intervention to children in distress.
Key Areas of Accountability:
- Provide support, in the MHPSS Programming which include
- Ensuring assistance is provided to children affected by the conflict in a dignified, respectful, equitable and inclusive manner that supports their resilience
- Assisting children in acute distress and alleviating their stress, for instance ensuring that all staff / partners are trained on PFA and feel confident to use it
- The mainstreaming of inter-agency guidelines (e.g. IASC MHPSS guidelines) and standards (e.g. CPMS) across the different sectors of programme activities delivered by SC and its partners
- The use of structured and manualised MHPSS techniques
- The participation of parents and caregivers in MHPSS activities
- Support structured MHPSS activities for groups of boys and girls of different age groups, with particular attention to survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children and other children who present with signs of poor mental health and distress
- Identify MHPSS service providers and agree referral pathways for children with severe mental disorders
Qualification:
- Minimum – BSc in Psychology or related course
- Must have completed NYSC/ NYSC exemption certificate
- Experience in Psychological First Aid, and other psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities
- Experience working in Child Protection programs, including those with MHPSS component
- Fluent in English
- Working knowledge of Hausa and /or Kanuri
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information
- Ability to work independently and proactively
Desirable
- Experience in humanitarian emergencies and/or a refugee/displacement-setting
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Employee Status: Fixed Term
- Team/Programme: Humanitarian
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Save the Children Child Protection Psychologist Assistant Jobs 2021
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
Due to the volume of applications received, Save the Children may not provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received. Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.nigeria.savethechildren.net |
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