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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer at Malteser International – Maiduguri
Malteser International is recruiting a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer in Maiduguri, Borno State. The full-time role supports mental health and psychosocial services delivered through mobile clinics, health facilities and community activities. Work is expected to start in November 2026, with the contract running to September 2027.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counselling through mobile clinics and supported health facilities.
- Develop community psychosocial support activities, including awareness sessions, family sessions, support groups and sensitisation.
- Conduct mental health education and contribute to MHPSS communication materials, workshops and advocacy initiatives.
- Identify, refer and follow up clients who need specialised mental health care, working closely with communities and partners.
- Train and mentor field teams, Ministry of Health staff and partners in MHPSS, Psychological First Aid and stress management.
- Monitor service delivery, contribute to integration plans and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activity reports.
- Participate in programme meetings, partnership coordination and other duties assigned by the line manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance and Counselling or a related field; a master’s in Clinical Psychology is highly desirable.
- At least three years’ experience in a humanitarian setting.
- MhGAP certification and other relevant MHPSS training certifications.
- Ability to organise and deliver capacity-building sessions, with cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and respond to emergencies when required.
Remuneration and benefits
Salary follows Malteser International’s salary grade. Benefits include group life insurance, health insurance (single or family plan), a 13th-month payment and applicable annual, compensation, academic, wedding and compassionate leave.
How to apply
Complete the online application using the application website.
Closing date
11 November 2026
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About the employer
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief organisation of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For more than 60 years, it has provided relief and recovery support to people affected by conflict and disaster in more than 30 countries. Its work is guided by humanitarian principles and supports people irrespective of their religion, origin or political convictions.
The organisation has operated in Nigeria since 2017, including in Borno State. Its programmes support displaced people and host communities through water, sanitation and hygiene interventions such as borehole solarisation, hand-pump rehabilitation, latrine construction, hygiene promotion and essential-item distribution. The organisation also describes activities in food, nutrition, security and livelihoods, using participatory and inclusive approaches.
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