22 hours ago

Mental Health Officer

MMRCA (Medical Management and Research Courses for Afghanistan)

143 views

Full Time 2026-07-27 Male

Job Overview

Location

Sar-e Pol

Nationality

Afghan

About MMRCA (Medical Management and Research Courses for Afghanistan)

Background Information:

The Medical Management and Research Courses for Afghanistan (MMRCA) is a national, non-for profit, non-political, humanitarian organization established in March 2008 by Afghan Health Professionals and is registered as an NGO with the ministry of economy (MoE) of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

MMRCA has implemented SEHAT-II, SEHAT-III and SEHATMANDI (BPHS+EPHS) Projects in Ghazni, Badghis and Faryab provinces. Currently MMRCA has been implementing HER-2 in Samangan province and SAFE under the ADB grant in Sar-e-Pul province.

Through SAFE Sar-e-Pul project MMRCA has been providing quality health services to the entire population of the province according to BPHS and EPHS guidelines and MoPH policies/ strategies. These services are providing through 71 HFs including 3-DHs, 9 CHCs, 20 BHCs, 32 PHCs, one MHT, 5 FHHs, one Prison Health Center and 351 HPs.

MMRCA invites and encourage eligible candidates to apply for the position of Mental Health Officer located at Sar-e-Pol province SAFE project and required travels to all HFs in the entire the province.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Ø Implement mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities according to the project work plan.

Ø Integrate mental health services into primary healthcare facilities.

Ø Ensure quality and timely delivery of mental health services.

Ø Support the establishment of referral pathways for specialized mental health care.

Ø Provide technical guidance to healthcare workers on mental health case management.

Ø Support screening, assessment, diagnosis, and follow-up of common mental health disorders.

Ø Promote the use of mhGAP Intervention Guide.

Ø Monitor appropriate management of severe mental illness and epilepsy where applicable.

Ø Ensure confidentiality and ethical management of patient information.

Ø Conduct supportive supervision and provide on-the-job coaching.

Ø Collect, verify, and analyze MHPSS data.

Ø Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Ø Monitor project indicators and recommend improvements.

Ø Strong knowledge of MHPSS programming.

Ø Knowledge of mhGAP, Sphere Standards, and IASC MHPSS Guidelines.

Ø Attend all relevant meeting, workshops that conducted at the provincial level.

Ø Do any other task assigned by the line supervisor.

Qualifications:

Ø Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.

Ø Minimum 3 years of experience in mental health or psychosocial support programs.

Ø Excellent communication and counseling skills.

Ø Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and to work effectively with staff of HFs

Ø Be proactive and take initiatives and work independently.

Ø Ability to prioritize tasks, handle tasks simultaneously, and to work under pressure.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

· Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within MMRCA and amongst beneficiaries served by MMRCA.

Safeguarding:

· It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Job Requirements

MD/MPH (From recognized university).

Fluent in Dari and Pashtu and Required Knowledge of English.

At least 3-years full time experience of working in health projects/HER/SAFE.

Attached Tazkira NID with email.

Submission Guidelines

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements, you need to apply by submitting your CV (maximum three pages) electronically to the email address hr.admin@mmrca.org.af

Only applications with above documents submitted in electronic copy will be considered. Please mention the job title in your subject e-mail when applying for this position. The closing date for receipt of applications is 4:00 PM Kabul time 27/Jul/2026. Interviews and written tests will take place in MMRCA main office at Shahr-e-Naw Kabul. Kindly attached your Tazkira with this email.

Email Add; hr.admin@mmrca.org

Submission Email

hr.admin@mmrca.org.af

Apply