Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer

Your responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to clients through MI mobile clinics and supported health facilities, in line with MI’s integrated approach.

• Develop and implement psychosocial activities, including awareness sessions, family sessions, support groups, and community sensitization.

• Conduct health talks and mental health awareness campaigns, and support the development of MHPSS communication materials, workshops, and advocacy resources.

• Engage communities to promote MHPSS activities and support the identification, referral, and follow-up of clients requiring specialized care.

• Provide mentorship and capacity-building training for field staff, Ministry of Health personnel, and partners on MHPSS topics, including Psychological First Aid (PFA) and stress management.

• Monitor and evaluate MHPSS activities, contribute to integration plans, and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on programme progress and outcomes.

• Participate in team meetings, workshops, advocacy and communication activities, maintain effective relationships with national and international partners, and perform other duties assigned by the line manager.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance and Counselling, or a related field; a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology is highly desirable.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in humanitarian settings.
• MhGAP certification and other relevant Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) training certifications.
• Ability to develop, organize, and deliver training and capacity-building sessions.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and respond to emergencies as required.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.

What we offer:

• Start Date: November 2026
• Duty Station: Borno State
• Duration of contract: November 2026 - September 2027
• Salary according to Malteser international salary grade
• Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan), 13th Month pay. Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave - applicable.

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.