ACBAR

Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) founded and registered with ministry of economy Afghanistan 2017. ARSDO is one of the national Non-Profit Development Organizations in Afghanistan, with deep trenched and far-reaching social interventions in the region. ARSDO is implementing community development and empowerment programs at the grass root level and to connect it at policy level. The organization adopted three pronged strategies to reach towards its destination 1) Organizing communities around issues and challenges and strengthen grass roots community institution with the philosophy of inclusion the vulnerable including women and children 2) Increased knowledge and capacities of local communities including women and children on issues and made them able to take Co Implementing partner and contribute in addressing the existing and emerging issues and challenges proactively 3) Advocacy on issues and laws (improved justice and recommendations on new laws and strategies to combat social, economic and rights based evil practices at all levels). ARSDO is implementing programs and projects i.e. Education, Health, Economic empowerment and humanitarian response with the main approach and strategy of advocacy and service delivery.

Job Purpose:

The Mental Health Officer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising all Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities under the BPHS/ project in Nuristan. The position ensures quality service delivery, capacity building of health staff, and integration of MHPSS into primary health care services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, implement, and monitor MHPSS activities in all BPHS/ facilities.
2. Supervise and mentor psychosocial counselors and facility-based mental health staff.
3. Conduct on-the-job training and technical support on mental health case management and counseling.
4. Coordinate with PPHD, MoPH, and other stakeholders for effective MHPSS implementation.
5. Review mental health data, prepare reports, and ensure accurate HMIS documentation.
6. Promote community awareness and reduce stigma around mental health issues.

Qualifications:

1. MD (Doctor of Medicine) from a recognized university; additional training in mental health or psychosocial counseling preferred.
2. Five years of experience in mental health and psychosocial support services, preferably in BPHS/ settings.
3. Strong managerial, mentoring, and communication skills; good understanding of MoPH MHPSS guidelines.
4. Fluency in Pashto and Dari; working knowledge of English.
5. Proficiency in MS Office, Power Point and HMIS tools.

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to apply for these vacancies, using the below Link- https://forms.gle/VaQvSXT9HT4oAYtU8

2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Link mentioned above.