ACBAR JOBS Paktika 2023 – Jobs In Paktika

Union Aid established in 1979 working for Afghan refugees in Pakistan and people in Afghanistan in different sectors such as health, education, livelihood, emergency relief, basic infrastructure with the support of UNHCR, WHO, WFP, AFV, GIZ, MI and several other donors.

Currently, Union Aid is implements various projects in health, livelihood, education, and rehabilitation of basic infrastructures, repatriation of IDPs, and emergency relief projects in different provinces of Afghanistan.

Union Aid is seeking for a capable Psychosocial Counsellor for Paktika Office for AU-AFV/HEALTH project funded by Afghanischer Frauenverein e.V. – Germany. The Pharmacy Assistant shall ensure availability of medical at HFs all time and make sure rational use of drug is respected at all HFs.

ACBAR JOBS Paktika 2023 – Jobs In Paktika

Job Description:

Major Area of Responsibilities:

• Identify a space in the health facility suitable for counselling ensuring patient’s privacy and comfort
• Develop liaison with the health clinic staff CHWs and community elders to ensure referral of patients with mental health /psychosocial problems from the community and from the clinic to the psychosocial counsellor
• Conduct screening of patients with symptoms of mental/psychosocial problems including GBV survivors and conduct intake interviews and assessment
• Develop care plans provide counselling and closely monitor and document the progress of the patient
• Provide individual and group psychosocial counselling to the project beneficiaries
• Set up a monitoring system to evaluate the effectiveness and the impact of the planned individual and group psychological support on the beneficiaries.

ACBAR JOBS Paktika 2023 – Jobs In Paktika

• Prepare and maintain accurate patients clinical records and ensure it is kept confidential and accessible only to authorized staff
• Prepare case abstract and  facilitate referrals of patients to specialized services when required
• Organize awareness raising sessions on mental health stress management and coping strategies with vulnerable population in the targeted communities
• Engage men and women in the community discussions on women rights prevention of GBV and disability inclusion

ACBAR JOBS Paktika 2023 – Jobs In Paktika

• Identify and manage GBV cases and provide referrals to external service providers if necessary
• Conduct training for other local actors and community members on psychological first aid (PFA) identification and referral of persons in need of psychosocial support
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly progress report of the activities to line manager

• Relevant University degree and work experience
• Two years experience as Psychosocial consular in health facility in BPHS structure
• Able to speak/write in English Pashto and Dari with clarity and ease.
• Strength in interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Compassionate and caring
• Calm and cool-headed with positive attitude
• Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours

ACBAR JOBS Paktika 2023 – Jobs In Paktika

• Ability to work under pressure
• Cooperative and helpful attitude and willingness to work outside normal business hours when required
• Demonstrated extensive  experience working with vulnerable people including People with Disabilities and GBV survivors
• Familiarity with the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health  and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings
• Good understanding of  mental health and psychosocial support needs of IDPs in Afghanistan

• Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
• Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

hr@unionaid.org