Operation Mercy is an international Non-Governmental Organization registered with the Ministry of Economy under Registration Number 190. All Op Mercy Projects are implemented in cooperation and coordination with the Government, the United Nations, and with other International NGO’s.

Organizational Vision: To work in partnership with others to restore hope, grow capacity, and promote 
community through relief and development initiatives that help transform lives, including our own. 

Major Goal of the Position:         To provide quality Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services that promote mental well-being, resilience, and recovery among vulnerable individuals and communities, in line with OpMercy values and national guidelines.

Key Result Area (KRA) 1:              Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service – The MHPSS Counselor will:

• Provide comprehensive mental health case management services.
• Provide individual and group psychosocial support sessions.
• Refer cases requiring advanced or specialized care to appropriate services and follow up as appropriate.
• Support beneficiaries to cope more effectively with stressors and enhance personal and community resilience.
• Assist beneficiaries to resume their normal lives and overall mental well-being.
• Meet community-identified mental health needs through comprehensive Mental Health Case Management.
• Provide parenting skills training and psychoeducation sessions.
• Engage with community members and structures to promote awareness of mental health and psychosocial well-being.

Key Result Area (KRA) 2:              Case Management, Referral, and Documentation – The MHPSS Counselor will:

• Maintain accurate and confidential mental health case records and documentation.
• Ensure timely and complete recording of MHPSS activities and beneficiary data using approved tools.
• Respect confidentiality, ethical standards, and the dignity of all beneficiaries.

Key Result Area (KRA) 3:              Professional Conduct and Organizational Support – The MHPSS Counselor will:

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with OpMercy policies, values, and codes of conduct.
• Carry out additional official tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Participate in capacity-building activities to strengthen professional MHPSS skills.

Required Profile and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychology, Social Science, Health/Medical, Education/ Training
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in providing MHPSS services and/or working with community or public/primary health care services.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and communication skills.
• Speaking skills – able to communicate clearly in Dari. Fluency in Pashto will be beneficial
• At least 1 year of working experience in related area of the health field.

Interested Qualified Candidates should submit their applications via E-mail, indicating the Title & Vacancy number of the position ( MHPSS Counselor (Female) MCNHKBL - OPM2026-FC003) to the below address. 

(recruitment.op.mercy@gmail.com)

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. 

Only short-listed candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for written test and interview.