MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT and GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (MHPSS/GBV) OFFICER

Job Description

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MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT and GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (MHPSS/GBV) OFFICER

Location : Sierra Leone- Kabala office.

MISSION

This position focuses on the implementation and support of Médicos del Mundo (MdM Spain) MHPSS interventions integrated in the medical care provided in Sierra Leone, as well as ensuring its quality and alignment with MDM MHPSS strategy.  

GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF INTERVENTION

The position will be based in Kabala, Koinadugu District, with trips to other districts when necessary

CHART

The position reports directly to the Country Coordinator, with a technical link with the MHPSS expert and /or MHPSS advisor HQ

FUNCTIONS

• PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY MHPSS INTERVENTIONS 

• Contribute to the technical sections of new proposals
• Manage, coordinate and evaluate the quality implementation of the MHPSS strategy for SRH, SGBV and Nutrition programs implemented in the country 
• Support the integration and implementation of psychosocial services within health, especially Sexual and Reproductive Health and nutrition services.
• Identify challenges in the implementation of MHPSS activities and support in the execution of adjustments to ensure the good quality of the activities.
• Contribute to MHPSS strategy discussion and adapt  MdM -MHPSS framework into the context

• Contribute to the preparation, adaptation and update of MHPSS protocols, procedures and tools
• Contribute to the integration of cross-cutting approaches, including the protection of human rights, gender, environment and anthropological focus, in MHPSS interventions and strategy

• CAPACITY BUILDING

• Participate and provide technical supervision, capacity building and support for teams, in including partners staff, providing psychosocial support services.
• Identify needs for training and participate in the implementation of the capacity building plan, delivery of training sessions and contribute to developing training materials 
• Provide on-the-job training sessions and follow-up to health/nutrition staff on MHPSS care, where possible

• MONITORING AND EVALUATION 

• Support the monitoring of the activities, following up on the achievement of the objectives based on the indicators established. Tracking MHPSS indicators, collecting feedback, and reporting.
• Contribute to the writing of regular reports, analysing the implementation of the MHPSS activities as required by the mission and donors

• COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ACTORS 

• Contribute to the identification of MHPSS actors and the mapping of services available and updated.
• Participate in technical working group meetings and coordinate with other local actors and partner structures.
• Support managing referral pathways with health facilities and safe homes/One Stop Center
• Ensure proper communication channels with community mobilizers, MDM team and other key stakeholders

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS:

Academic: Graduated in Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling or related fields.

Complementary: Training in gender and gender-based violence and/or nutrition.

Desirable: Training in Project Cycle Management 

Languages: C1 English level is mandatory. Proficiency in local languages including Krio, Kuranko, Limba etc is highly desirable and considered a strong asset.

Computer requirements: Management of MS-Office is required. 

EXPERIENCE 

COMPETENCY PROFILE 

Organizational capacity and ability to adapt to complex contexts and stressful situations Flexibility to understand and accept changes in the environment regarding people, tasks, work decisions, policies, etc.

Capacity to work and coordinate with others and within a team. 

Good communication skills and basic psychosocial competencies (active listening, empathy, etc.)

Good writing skills in English

Ability to take initiative and be proactive in tackling challenges and seeking opportunities

Good management capacities and team leadership spirit

Autonomy and organization skills to prioritize daily tasks

Identification with the lines of work, values and mission of Médicos del Mundo. 

MdM is committed to achieving a balanced and diverse workforce; QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES WILL BE HIGHLY CONSIDERED AND ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

AVAILABILITY

Immediately. This is a contract until 31st December 2027, with 3 months of probation and  possibility of extending

SALARY

Medicos del Mundo’s Salary scale.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV via email to admin.koinadugu@medicosdelmundo.org, copying coord.sierraleona@medicosdelmundo.org. 

Please ensure the subject line reads exactly: APPLICATION MDM _MHPSS/GBV OFFICER”.

• Application Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026 at  5:00 PM Local Time.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so MDM may conclude the recruitment process before the deadline.

Please Note:

Médicos del Mundo promotes equal opportunities for all people. We establish positive action measures for those who, due to functional diversity or social and / or cultural exclusion, belong to under-represented groups in the positions offered.

As a result, no candidate with a valid profile will be rejected because of a functional diversity or for being culturally or socially excluded for reasons of birth, ethnicity, race, sex, gender or any other personal, social or cultural condition.

Médicos del Mundo offers equal employment conditions without distinction of race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, nationality, age, ability, or any other consideration, and encourages, among others, the application of women, young people, people with functional diversity,

MdM maintains strict safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, workplace harassment, discrimination, and any other type of misconduct. In the recruitment, selection, and appointment process, MdM implements a series of procedures and actions, including the request of professional references and or a criminal record certificate related to sexual offences, to ensure the protection of rights holders, staff, volunteers, and members. 

Therefore, those who do not comply with the criteria and principles described here are asked to refrain from applying.