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Psychosocial Counsellor at Her Liberty Malawi

  • Full Time
  • Zomba, Malawi
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  • Salary: 000

Her Liberty Malawi

Background:

HeR Liberty is a Women-led organisation that envisions Malawi’s future growth and development through investing in the health, education and capabilities of young people. HeR Liberty supports young people with age appropriate educational information especially Sexually Reproductive Health information, training and mentorship to ensure they reach their fullest potential. The organization has reached over 5000 young people through our peer to peer model.

Her Liberty believes in the power of young people to make informed decisions when they have been educated and trained with all the relevant information and advocacy skills especially girls and young women. Her Liberty was originally established in Namibia in the year of 2012, by three young women activists striving for a community of empowered women and girls living with respect, self-worth and dignity. HeR Liberty works with young people focusing on empowerment and peer mentorship programs. Currently HeR Liberty is registered with National Youth Council, Zomba Civil Society Organisation and the Malawi Government under the Trustees Incorporation Act.

 

 

HeR Liberty Malawi was established against the backdrop of: Young people who drop out of school due to financial challenges, child marriage and early & unintended pregnancy, lack of guidance, counselling and mentorship services for young people, lack of access to youth friendly information including comprehensive sexuality education. HeR Liberty equips and supports youth led organisations, youth groups and young individuals especially girls and young women to be change agents in their respective communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Psychosocial Counsellor will be required to provide high-quality psychosocial counselling services to research participants and research staff. During the research, the team might experience immense pressure and stressors. These stressors lead to many harmful consequences on their emotional and mental well-being. The Psychosocial Counsellor will be expected to perform assessment of Research workers and other clients for psychosocial needs and appropriately support them both on the phone and in person. To help enhance the impact of delivery of the psychosocial interventions, the incumbent will ensure delivery of the under-prescribed duties and responsibilities in compliance with set guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine psychological assessments/tests on clients and staff in a safe/conducive environment.
  • Develop and provide appropriate individual and family based psychotherapeutic interventions for both in person and phone counselling.
  • Ensure that all research team and clients benefit from psychosocial counselling assessment.
  • Ensure proper documentation and storage of client-related information such as assessment notes, diagnostic records, intervention plan, treatment and client progress records.
  • Maintain clients’ privacy and confidentiality at all times.
  • Provide mentorship and training in psychosocial counselling services to research staff to make sure they can handle immediate cases.
  • Conduct regular evaluation of the impact of psychosocial interventions and educational programs through operational research.
  • Get actively involved and maintain professional competence in psychosocial services through the ongoing professional development.
  • Provide relevant counselling services to the facility staff in all Baylor supported districts remotely by phone.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned and prepare reports.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology or psychosocial counselling from a recognized institution.
  • At least two years’ experience in providing counselling/psychotherapy including client assessment, implementation of effective psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • Prior experience in supporting professionals in health field or related professionals with psychosocial needs will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in program designing, implementation and monitoring.
  • Maturity and high respect for clients with psychosocial needs including people living with HIV.
  • Previous experience in providing psychosocial counselling to research participants in health, gender and other related programs

Skills and Abilities Required

  • Proficiency in using the computer mainly Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
  • Being open-minded and non-judgmental – a must.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Chichewa and English.
  • Ability in goals setting.
  • Superior interpersonal, leadership, research, time management, organization and evaluation skills.
  • Ability to listen patiently, carefully and in a sensitive manner.
  • Proficiency in conflict resolution, consensus based decision making and group facilitation.
  • Ability to work in a team orientated environment is a must.
  • Ability to work over odd hours is essential.

 

 

Accountability

The Psychosocial Counsellor is required to practice according to standard of practice and conduct as outlined in the following documents

1. HeR Liberty – Malawi: Confidentiality Agreement, Conditions of Service and Contract.
2. Code of Ethics (Medical Council of Malawi
3. Patient Charter (As adopted by Medical Council of Malawi)
4. Medical Practitioners and Dentist Act No 17 of 1987
5. Malawi Mental Health Treatment Act
6. Malawi Mental Health Policy

Method Of Application

NOTE: Interested candidates should submit their applications including cover letter and well detailed CV with at least 3 traceable referees to the following address: executive@herliberty.org.

Applications Close on 1st Sept 2022. 6PM