KOSHISH

KOSHISH

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Gorkha, Lamjung, Tanahu

KOSHISH is a nongovernmental organization, as a national self-help organization it is working in the field of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal. The word "KOSHISH" means "making an effort”. KOSHISH works in a twin-track approach; advocacy and service delivery. Since 2008, advocacy for inclusion and dignity of people with mental health and psychoso ... cial issues and transforming lives of people living in vulnerable conditions has been at the forefront of KOSHISH’s goals with UNCRPD, 2006 at its core.

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Psychologist

Apply Before : 2019-12-15 (Closed) View: 5240

Job summary

  • No. of Vacancy
    : 2
  • Job Type
    : Full Time
  • Offered Salary
    : Negotiable
  • Gender
    : Both
  • Career Level
    : Mid Level
  • Experience
    : 2 Years
  • Apply Before
    : 2019-12-15 Closed

Job Description:

  • Produce  and submit the monthly, quarterly reports, maintain database of beneficiaries, write up human interest stories/case stories
  • Develop and facilitate training and orientation program for health professionals and community stakeholders
  • Develop the plan and provide the psychosocial counselling to needy beneficiaries 
  • Monitoring and follow up of the people living with mental health and psychosocial condition
  • Capacity building of project team for development and facilitation of community orientation and sensitization programs, reporting, documentation, and social mobilization
  • Support and supervise health facilities, municipalities to establish and conduct mental health and psychosocial support program
  • Develop strong networking and collaboration with stakeholders of the project
  • Ensure proper documentation of the intervention
  • Represent KOSHISH and project in various community and forums
  • Any other task assigned by the organization relevant with the job

Note: We offer attractive salary in accordance with organizational policy, a good working environment and a knowledgeable team to work with. Job Description might be upgraded based on organizational and project requirements. The initial contract for the position is one year with possibility of extension.

Eligible candidates with Disability and Women are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Prior knowledge and expertise in training development and facilitation
  • Basic knowledge on Project Cycle Management
  • Highly skilled in Psychosocial Model of Counseling
  • Ability to work in a team and use own initiative
  • Good documentation skills
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills in English and Nepali
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Extremely flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and frustration
  • Preferences will be given to the candidates having experience in community based mental health projects

Education + Experience:

  • Master's Degree in Psychology (Clinical Psychology as Major)
  • At least 2 year experience in the field of Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing

Apply Instruction:

Interested Candidates are requested to send their updated CV along with cover letter in at email:                              recruit@koshishnepal.org not later than 14th December, 2019

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