Job Title:                           Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSS)         Female Only

Location:

Kurram District

(Local Candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to apply)

Department:

Health

Reporting to:

CEA / PGI Officer

No of Position:

03

Last Date for Apply:

01-November-2026

Project Duration:

5.5 months

Organization Vision 

Saving Lives, Uniting People, and changing minds for healthy, safe and resilient communities

Organization Mission

The Leading humanitarian organization of Pakistan, committed to prevent and alleviate human sufferings by mobilizing the power of humanity through volunteers.

PRCS Fundamental Principles

Humanity

Impartiality 

Neutrality

Independence

Volunteer Service

Unity

Universality

Position Objectives:

• The Psychologist will provide psychosocial support (PSS) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services to conflict- and flood-affected internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities. The role focuses on addressing trauma, grief, and stress, while strengthening resilience and coping strategies among vulnerable groups (women, children, older people, and persons with disabilities). The Psychologist will also contribute to awareness-raising, capacity-building, and referral mechanisms within the donor funded Health, WASH, and MPCA interventions.

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Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

1

• Psychosocial Support & Clinical Care

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Conduct psychological assessments of affected individuals, identifying needs with a focus on vulnerable groups (women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities).

3

Provide individual and group counselling sessions addressing trauma, stress, grief, and other mental health challenges.

4

Deliver Psychological First Aid (PFA) to individuals in acute distress, particularly during emergency and crisis situations.

5

Facilitate community-based support mechanisms such as peer groups, support circles, and structured counselling sessions.

6

Develop and implement interventions promoting positive coping strategies, stress management, and resilience-building.

7

Community Engagement & Awareness

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Conduct awareness sessions on mental health, psychosocial well-being, stress management, and coping mechanisms.

9

Collaborate with program teams (Health, WASH, and MPCA) to integrate psychosocial support within broader humanitarian interventions.

10

Strengthen referral pathways for individuals requiring specialized psychiatric, medical, or protection services.

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Data Management & Reporting

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Maintain confidential case records and update databases with PSS/MHPSS data in compliance with organizational standards.

13

Document case studies and lessons learned to inform program improvement and donor reporting.

14

Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on PSS/MHPSS activities for submission to PRCS and donor.

15

Safeguarding & Protection

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Ensure all services are delivered in a culturally sensitive, gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, and age-appropriate manner.

17

Apply a survivor-centered approach in responding to safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely referrals to appropriate services.

18

Report any safeguarding incidents through PRCS internal reporting mechanisms.

19

Complete mandatory safeguarding and PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) training and ensure adherence to safeguarding standards.

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Coordination & Capacity Building

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Work in close coordination with health teams, WASH specialists, and CVA/MPCA teams to ensure integrated responses.

22

Provide technical support and capacity-building to staff and volunteers on PFA, stress management, and psychosocial support.

23

Participate in inter-agency coordination forums on MHPSS, protection, and humanitarian response.

Education

Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related field (BSc with relevant experience may be considered).

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of overall professional experience as a psychologist.

• Preferred experience of 2 years in humanitarian/emergency contexts, including PFA and community-based MHPSS.

• Minimum 1 year of psychotherapeutic practice (individual and group counselling).

• Experience in conducting clinical interventions (not limited to PSS).

• Experience working with vulnerable groups (women, children, older people, PWDs).

• Prior experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement or donor-funded projects (ECHO, EU, UN) is an asset.

• Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and supporting integrated humanitarian programs.

Skills / Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in Pashto and Urdu (English is an asset).

• Ability to work under pressure, in remote and emergency settings.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to humanitarian principles, inclusion, dignity, and protection standards.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in rapidly changing emergency contexts.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply ethical principles in all interactions.

Core Competencies

• Commitment to humanitarian principles and PRCS values.

• Accountability, transparency, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality results within deadlines.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing emergency contexts.

• Adhere to PRCS’s seven Fundamental Principles and staff regulations.

• Respect and promote PRCS’s code of conduct, safeguarding, and humanitarian standards.

• Demonstrate commitment to accountability to affected populations (AAP) and gender-sensitive communication.

• Be flexible to undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Maximum age limit, up to 45 years.

Extensive travelling/travel to field locations with MHT as required