Médecins du Monde - France (MdM-F) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including Afghanistan. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

SCOPE OF WORK

The MHPSS Advisor will report to Medical Coordinator. He/She will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities, ensuring high-quality service delivery, community engagement, and integration within health sector. He/she will provide technical guidance, manage staff, and coordinate with partners to promote sustainable and culturally appropriate MHPSS programming in line with humanitarian standards and IASC guidelines.

Job Purpose

• To develop, coordinate, and ensure the effective implementation of comprehensive MHPSS strategies and activities that meet humanitarian standards and address community needs.
• To manage, mentor, and support MHPSS staff and partners, enhancing their skills through supervision, training, and professional development to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• To strengthen community participation, establish effective referral pathways, and collaborate with local partners to facilitate access to culturally appropriate MHPSS services.
• To oversee the monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS programs, ensuring data-driven decision-making, timely reporting, and continuous improvement of interventions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Development & Implementation: 

• Oversee all MHPSS activities in the health facilities including MHPSS counselling
• Closely coordinate with the MHPSS supervisors/officers and program team to develop strategies and ensure effective implementation of MHPSS activities.
• Support the development of MHPSS referral pathways with partners and external service providers.
• Ensure activities align with MDM program objectives, community needs, and humanitarian standards, promoting safety and sustainability.
• Contribute to the need assessment, concept and proposal development and ensure that the MHPSS activities are well addressed and incorporated within the development.

Team Management & Capacity Building: 

• Prepare and facilitate training programs on PM+, Thinking Healthy, PFA, and other relevant topics, supporting national trainers in rolling out these trainings.
• Manage MHPSS Officers, providing team support, on-the-job coaching, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Mentor field staff on program management, assessments, data management, indicator monitoring, and context analysis.
• Support the MHPSS team and other staff through training sessions on MDM principles, project targets, indicators, and work tools.

Supervision & Quality Assurance: 

• Provide regular supportive supervision (clinical and counseling) for the field team and HFs on a case-by-case basis.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS programming, develop M&E tools, and analyze program data.
• Implement WHO and other SHARE standards for the quality improvement of MHPSS services within HFs with support of provincial management team and MHPSS officers.
• Lead the development of IEC materials in Dari and Pashto, ensuring culturally appropriate communication.

Community Engagement & Coordination: 

• Collaborate with local NGOs, community leaders, community-based organizations, and government focal points to facilitate community participation and feedback.
• Engage community figures to support access to MHPSS services and ensure community feedback informs program quality.
• Participate in MHPSS coordination meetings including MHPSS Technical working group meeting, share information, strengthen referral mechanisms, and advocate for best practices.

Cross-Sectoral Collaboration & Support: 

• Work closely with Health, Nutrition and program teams to ensure integrated approaches and coordinated activities.
• Support program administration and logistical arrangements with relevant support departments.
• Mainstream MHPSS across health program/project and with partners and service providers.

Reporting & Documentation: 

• Prepare regular reports on MHPSS activities, monitoring outcomes, and challenges.
• Support documentation efforts aligned with program standards and donor requirements.
• The responsibilities listed are representative and not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

SAFEGUARDING POLICY FOR STAFF:

• Respect and follow Mdm Safeguarding policy and never neglect, abuse, harm, or exploit children, young people, and adults at risk,
• Report any actual or suspected harm to the children and vulnerable adults caused by staff and the program.

           Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology-clinical/counselling clinical social worker graduated from a recognized university,
• A master’s degree in public health or MHPSS will be preferable

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience coordinating MHPSS projects in humanitarian settings

Other requirements:

• Preference will be given to female candidates.
• Strong understanding of MHPSS surveys and reporting mechanisms and methodologies.
• Proven skills in training and capacity building of field staff on MHPSS concepts and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of global humanitarian standards such as Sphere, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and WHO standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in community participation and consultative approaches to project implementation.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to field locations as required by the role.

The interested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details to the following email – vacanciesmedecinsdumondeaf@gmail.com – no later than the closing date. The reference "MHPSS Advisor" must be stated in the subject of the email you will send to MdM. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying, your application may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MdM does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for interview or a test.

MdM does not charge fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.