Mental Health Specialist - OSS at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as indigenous organizational, registered in 2009 with its headquarter in Abuja, and presence in the four geopolitical regions of Nigeria.  It aims to provide technical assistance to the government and people of Nigeria in the implementation of public health and development programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mental Health Specialist - OSS

Location: Anambra
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension (based on performance)
Supervisor: Senior Technical Officer – Key Populations

Key roles
The services of the consultant will include but not limited to the following:

• The incumbent will provide group and individual mental health and psychosocial support to identified clients receive a coordinated range of client-centered services linking clients with health care to other services.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team in the OSS centre according to the case management, bio-psychosocial 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.
• Provide psychological support and counselling services to beneficiaries and their families.
• Provide family support when needed.
• Facilitate group therapy and support group sessions in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct home visits to provide further psycho-social support when needed.
• Organize community, rehabilitation and awareness activities for beneficiaries and their families in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
• Attend and contribute to the weekly clinical supervision meeting.
• Ensure the complete and updated filing of beneficiary information, including follow-up visits and referrals.
• KP Experience will be an added advantage.
• Assist in performing other tasks as requested.

Recruitments

• M.Sc Degree in Clinical Psychology
• BA/BSc in Psychology (MA degree is preferred).
• At least 6 months experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and experience in substance use disorder treatment and addiction management will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in addiction treatment and management will be considered an asset.
• Previous training on case management and/or bio-psychosocial approach is an asset.
• Experience in working with people with mental health issues as an added advantage.
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to use key computing applications e g MS Office Suite etc and knowledge of different databases (DHIS or NMRS) is a plus.

Application Closing Date
21st June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “PCT Unit” via: gf_advert@ahnigeria.org using their Full Name, the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. (e.g., “OKEY MUSA ADEOYE, Logistics Technician – Lagos”).

Note

• Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. AHNI is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.