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Vacancy Announcement

 Malteser International is a German non-governmental organization providing humanitarian assistance and development aid for people in need in over 20 countries. Malteser International is currently working with temporary refugee shelters and surrounding villages in Sob-Moei district, Mae Hong Son province in Thailand. With funding provided by the European Union for the project “Health and WASH services, Return preparedness and Capacity Strengthening for Refugees in the Thai –Myanmar Border Temporary Shelters”, our office located in Mae Sariang, is looking for efficient, motivated and experienced individuals for the position as Psychosocial Support Supervisor.

Psychosocial Support Supervisor (1 position)

Duty Station: Mae Sariang town, Mae Hong Son province

Work locations: Mae Sariang, Sob Moei District (Mae La Ma Luang and Mae La Oon Temporary shelters)

Main Responsibilities/Duties

1. Supervise and monitor activities of the camp based Psychosocial Support Counselors to ensure the quality care of the patients
2. Provide trainings and refresher to new Psychosocial Support Counselors per training curriculum
3. Provide technical support to Psychosocial Support Counselors to be able to counsel and support refugees experiencing mental health problems
4. Supervise individual and group counseling sessions and provide support if needed
5. Supervise basic living support program: prepare budget and supply, identify gaps for the very vulnerable patients, provide support to the Psychosocial Support Counselors
6. Supervise the psychosocial awareness activities in the camps

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

1. Bachelor in Nursing or related field
2. Several years’ experience in clinical nursing
3. Strong Psychosocial technical knowledge and proven training experience
4. Experience of working with refugees is an asset
5. Strong teaching, training and supervision skills
6. Strong command of Karen (spoken and written) and fluency in English (and/or Thai or Burmese) language
7. Computer literacy, being able to use Word, Excel, and Power Point programs
8. Good interpersonal, communication, managerial and diplomatic skills

Possible starting date:                       as soon as possible.

Deadline for Application:                 13 October 2017

Candidates should submit their application including CV, photo, copy of educational certificates, references and expected salary to:           Malteser International, 234 Moo 12, Lang Panit Road, Ban Kard Sub-District,

Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, 58110

Or submit by email to: hr.msr1@malteser-international.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for test and personal interview.