MHPSS OFFICER

1. Program Implementation and Quality Assurance

- Support the MHPSS and Protection Program Manager in ensuring that MHPSS activities at PHCCs and community levels are implemented in line with PUI frameworks, national protocols, and international standards.
- Assist PHCC social workers and community teams in delivering MHPSS activities and ensuring quality case management aligned with PUI’s framework.
- Support the integration of MHPSS services within PHCCs through close collaboration between PUI teams, PHCC staff, and other partners.
- Conduct regular field visits to PHCCs and community sites to monitor progress, identify challenges, and propose mitigation measures.
- Support in filling temporary gaps in MHPSS service provision when PHCC social workers are unavailable.

2. Data Management and Reporting

- Ensure SWs, Psychologist and psychiatrist provide accurate and timely data, entry PHNICES, and reporting of MHPSS activities using PUI’s database/beneficiary tracking tools.
- Support PHCC social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists in using standardized tools for documentation and reporting.
- Extract, analyze, and compile MHPSS data for internal reports and donor submissions as requested by the Program Manager.

3. Technical Support and Supervision

- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to PHCC social workers and community volunteers to strengthen service quality.
- Support the MHPSS specialist to facilitate case discussions, CoP, case conferences, and supervision meetings as per the MHPSS framework.
- Support community-based MHPSS activities, including psychoeducation and awareness sessions.

4. Coordination and Representation

- Maintain regular coordination and communication with PHCC staff (PHCC director, social workers, Nurse, psychologists, GPs, psychiatrists etc) to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
- Support the Program Manager in representing PUI at internal and external coordination meetings when requested.
- Contribute to needs assessments, data collection, and information sharing with partners and other stakeholders.

5. Community Outreach, Awareness and MHPSS services
- Conduct outreach and home visits when needed, ensuring proper documentation and confidentiality.
- Cooridinate with MHPSS specialist to prepare and conduct mental health awareness, psychoeducation sessions, and MHPSS psychological interventions using approved materials and guidelines.
- Promote and introduce PUI’s MHPSS services to institutions, centers, and community actors.

6. Reporting and Documentation
- Ensure all case files and documentation are properly maintained, confidential, and up to date.
- Support the Program Manager in compiling monthly quantitative and qualitative reports.
- Contribute to lesson-learning and good practice sharing within the MHPSS team.

7. Additional Tasks

The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive. The MPSS officer will implement other MHPSS_P related activities as per direction from the immediate supervisor.