Technical Assistant - Psychological Services at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) - Anambra & Taraba

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Assistant - Psychological Services

Locations: Anambra & Taraba
Department: Global Fund

Responsibilities

• Will work within a multidisciplinary team in the OSS according to the Case management, and biopsychosocial approach, conduct screening and assessment of beneficiaries and develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans according to their needs.
• Provide psychoeducation to beneficiaries and their families, psychological support and counselling services to beneficiaries and their families and provide family support when needed.
• He/she will facilitate group therapy and support group sessions in coordination with the multidisciplinary team, conduct home visits to provide further psycho-social support when needed and organize community rehabilitation and awareness activities for beneficiaries and their families in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
• He/she will also attend and contribute to the weekly clinical supervision meetings, ensure the complete and updated filing of beneficiary information, including follow-up visits and referrals.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc in Clinical Psychology with 3 to 5 years post-NYSC, with at least 3 years of progressive experience providing psychological services to PLHIVs in Nigeria. 
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• Proven experience working with KP and facilitating technical trainings.
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain diplomatic and productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast changing and challenging environment.
• Good knowledge of Psychological Case Management of HIV patience, especially among KP.
• Ability to multitask with knowledge of various program areas and work with discretion and minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of National HIV/AIDS M&E tools.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday; 2nd August 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their suitability statement (Application) and Resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

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Note

• Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview