Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)at INTERSOS Nigeria

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Location: Konduga, Borno

Job Purpose

• The role holder is responsible for Conducting Individual Counselling sessions using Problem Management Plus (PM+) intervention guide to beneficiaries with Mild to Moderate Mental Health Conditions coming to the Primary Health Care Centre where NCD-MH Program is being implemented.
• Ensures patients’ files are updated regularly and kept according to confidentiality standards and kept separate from other medical records.

Responsibilities

• Supports MoH staff in identifying cases of Mild-Moderate Mental Health Conditions in the PHCC using standard screening tools for Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
• Enrols new clients into PM+ Counselling using the inclusion criteria.
• Provides Individual PM+ counselling to clients with Mild-moderate MH conditions.
• Fills clients’ case files correctly and in timely manner.
• Ensures patients’ files are updated regularly and kept according to confidentiality standards and kept separate from other medical records.
• Provides weekly report of activities carried out to the Mental Health Activity Manager
• In close collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager, refers clients with severe Mental Health conditions to the GPs who work closely with the consultant psychiatrist.
• In collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager, facilitates the distribution of NFIs and Transport Reimbursement to beneficiaries that meets the inclusion criteria.

Position Requirements
Professional requirements:

• Candidate must obtain a minimum of a Diploma of CHEW; Applicants should have at least 2 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
• Possess at least 2 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Experience in basic psychosocial skills is an added advantage.

Personal Requirements:

• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards, and best practices
• Manages effectively his/her own time as well as flexible and available to work overtime when needed.
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri, and Hausa Languages is essential
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player.
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Respect and adherence to protection principles
• Honesty and integrity and able to cope with stressful situations.
• Work within the framework of INTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.
• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.
• Maintain and care for all equipment issued by INTERSOS Nigeria and for any losses or damages due to negligence you will be liable for repair or replacement.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online