Psychosocial Counsellor

MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan (MSIA) is a branch of MSI, a global, non-profit, and non-governmental organization headquartered in London, UK, and was established in August 2002 after registration with the Government of Afghanistan. MSIA follows the local mission statement of MSI: Improve Afghan women’s health and well-being so that they can, in turn, build strong, healthy families. Our vision is to be the organization that Afghan women seek out for high-quality, client-centered health care provided by women, for women.

We focus on reducing maternal mortality by providing quality and sustainable maternal-child health (MCH) and reproductive health (RH) services and information in 17 provinces of Afghanistan, namely Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Jawzjan Faryab, Nangarhar, Helmand, Kandahar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Takhar, Samangan, Kapisa, Khost, Paktia, and Daikundi, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of Afghanistan.

MSIA strives to enhance women’s health outcomes in the aforementioned provinces by delivering vital reproductive and maternal-child health services through multiple channels such as centers, outreaches, the private sector, and MS Ladies (Family Health Houses).

• • Providing psychosocial counseling services to patients and clients according to professional standards through the diagnosis of psychosocial problems and proper treatments.
  • Offer individual psychosocial counseling to the patients or clients in the related health facilities.
  • Proactive awareness-raising and psychoeducation for the patients and clients.
  • Perform all tasks in accordance with the ethical criteria of psychosocial counseling.
  • Record all the information on the clients in the registration sheet and compile client files daily.

• Daily registration of the cases in the documentation book according to the guidelines.
• Daily writing-up of the cases using the documentation sheets.
• Documentation of the clients and their work (client registration and psychosocial counseling sessions).
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual-based reports for the related unit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the line manager.
• Conducting awareness programs for communities.
• Ensure proper communication with the line manager.
• Reporting the progress of the activities to the line manager
• To carry out any additional tasks as requested.
• Attending the monthly general staff meeting of the organization.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assistance in keeping your work areas in the center tidy, neat, and clean.
• Be able to collect the data as required.
• Maintain a proper referral system before referring clients.
• Treat all clients with respect, provide privacy, and maintain confidentiality.
• Assisting clients to make a decision by helping them to think through the choices.
• Understanding and respecting clients’ rights
• Being brief, doing first things first, using simple words, and repeating the most important information during counseling.
• Encouraging clients to ask questions and share any worries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in psychology, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field.
• Having 1-3 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Having written and oral communication skills in national languages and English, confidently and professionally.
• Proven ability to effectively work across teams.

Skills

• Keen intellect with strong analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to make effective public presentations.
• Ability to work well with others in team environments
• Must be able to satisfy the clients.
• Strong people management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.

Attitude

• Committed to MSIA mission, vision, objectives, and goals
• Friendly, team player
• Self-motivated and results-focused.
• Analytical and organized.
• Honest, reliable, and maintains confidentiality

It is a role requirement that the job holder must fully comply with, promote, and live MSI CORE VALUES:

–  Mission driven

–  Client-centered

–  Accountable

–  Courageous

–  Resilient

–  Inclusive

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill out the MSI-A application form by clicking the link below and send a copy of their updated CV (no educational or job certifications) by the closing date.

Please note that MSI-A does not charge applicants any recruitment fees. MSI-A is an equal-opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity at all levels. MSI-A has a strict non-discriminatory policy in its hiring and selection processes. All applicants will receive equal consideration, and applicants from all ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please be aware that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

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