Roving MHPSS Officer

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International (RI) is a non-profit, non-aligned, secular non-governmental humanitarian relief organization that was established in 199

• The organization is registered in both the United States and the United Kingdom and operates in more than 26 countries worldwide, including South Sudan. RI is dedicated to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with communities on the front lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development, providing essential tools and support to help these communities gain self-reliance.

Job Overview:
The Roving MHPSS Officer position is crucial for the integration and scale-up of mental health and psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">psychosocial support (MHPSS) services within Mobile Medical Units (MMUs). The officer will play a key role in building the capacity of clinical officers to deliver high-quality mental health consultations, enhancing the uptake of mental health services, and ensuring continuity of care through structured follow-up and effective case management. This role requires the officer to rotate between two counties, providing technical support, mentorship, and supervision to field teams. The officer will also be responsible for reviewing complex mental health cases, conducting regular performance review meetings, and strengthening referral and follow-up systems for mental health patients. The position demands a proactive approach to improving mental health service delivery in challenging environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Roving MHPSS Officer will be responsible for a variety of essential functions, including: providing technical support to clinical officers in delivering mental health consultations in accordance with mhGAP and national guidelines; conducting on-the-job training, mentorship, and supportive supervision of clinical staff on MHPSS services; reviewing critical and complex mental health cases and guiding appropriate case management and referrals; supporting diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care for patients with mental health conditions; conducting weekly meetings with clinical officers to review progress, challenges, and performance of mental health activities; ensuring proper documentation and reporting of mental health consultations and activities; strengthening referral pathways between community, MMUs, and higher-level care for mental health cases; supporting follow-up of mental health patients in collaboration with community health workers and outreach teams; promoting community awareness and acceptance of mental health services to improve service uptake; monitoring the quality of MHPSS services and ensuring adherence to standards and protocols; supporting the integration of MHPSS into primary healthcare services at MMUs; participating in program planning, data review, and reporting activities; ensuring respect, dignity, and confidentiality of all patients and caregivers; rotating between two assigned counties to ensure consistent technical support across locations; and performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in clinical medicine or a related field, with extended work experience in the mental health domain within a humanitarian setting. Additionally, training in mhGAP or other recognized mental health intervention approaches is essential. Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience in mental health and psychosocial support programs, with experience in humanitarian or low-resource settings being highly desirable. Strong clinical knowledge in mental health case management is required, along with proven experience in training and mentoring healthcare workers. Candidates must also demonstrate good spoken and written English skills, and fluency in Arabic and local languages is considered an added advantage.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in clinical medicine or a related field, with a focus on mental health. Additional training in mhGAP or other recognized mental health intervention approaches is necessary to ensure the officer is equipped with the knowledge and skills required for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in mental health and psychosocial support programs. Experience working in humanitarian or low-resource settings is highly desirable, as it equips the candidate with the necessary skills to navigate the challenges associated with providing mental health services in such environments. Strong clinical knowledge in mental health case management is essential, along with a proven track record of training and mentoring healthcare workers.

Languages:
Good spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. Fluency in Arabic and local languages is considered an added advantage, as it enhances communication with local communities and improves service delivery.

Additional Notes:
This position may involve working under difficult and remote field conditions, requiring the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes agility, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in delivering mental health services. The specifics regarding contract duration, seniority level, and whether the position is full-time or part-time were not provided in the job description.