Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSS Officer) job at save the children
Job Opportunity: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSS Officer)
Organisation: Save the Children International (SCI)
Location: Borno State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time (6-month contract) | Grade: 4
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026, at 14:59 UTC
About the Role
Save the Children International is seeking a dedicated Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer to drive the implementation and monitoring of vital MHPSS interventions. In this role, you will support children, adolescents, caregivers, and vulnerable communities in Borno State by delivering quality psychosocial support—such as Healing and Education through the Arts (HEART)—and integrating MHPSS across child protection, education, health, nutrition, and emergency programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation: Lead MHPSS activities, psychosocial support groups, life-skills sessions, and caregiver support initiatives.
Capacity Building: Train and mentor facilitators, volunteers, teachers, and community workers on HEART, Psychological First Aid (PFA), and basic MHPSS approaches.
Referral & Case Support: Identify vulnerable children and caregivers to facilitate safe, timely referrals to specialized mental health, protection, and social services.
Monitoring & Reporting: Conduct field monitoring visits, manage programme data with strict confidentiality, and document lessons learned for donor reporting.
Coordination & Safeguarding: Coordinate with government authorities and community structures while strictly upholding child safeguarding, PSEA, and humanitarian principles.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
Experience: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience implementing MHPSS programmes in humanitarian, development, or community settings.
Technical Expertise: Solid knowledge of IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings, community-based interventions, and safe referral pathways.
Core Skills: Strong facilitation, training, communication, interpersonal skills, and a proven track record working with conflict-affected communities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should carefully review the full job description and submit their application through the official portal.
Note: Save the Children International enforces rigorous background checks and safeguarding policies to protect children from abuse.
