As a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) professional with experience in the health, education, and other development sectors, my expertise lies in providing effective interventions and support to individuals, families, and communities affected by crisis, conflict, and other challenges.
In the development sector, I have worked with NGOs, INGOs, and local governments to develop and implement MHPSS programs that respond to the needs of vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. Through community-based approaches, I have worked to empower individuals and communities to build resilience and promote mental well-being.
Overall, my experience in the health, education, and development sectors has equipped me with a broad range of skills and knowledge to provide effective MHPSS interventions and support to individuals, families, and communities.
In my capacity as a Senior MHPSS Officer, my primary responsibility is to offer technical guidance to field teams, ensuring the seamless execution of MHPSS interventions and prioritizing the welfare of beneficiaries. I am directly involved in conducting training sessions for diverse stakeholders, focusing on crucial topics such as Psychological First Aid (PFA), Problem Management Plus (PM+), and other pertinent interventions. Moreover, I oversee the monitoring of field activities to evaluate the efficacy and influence of MHPSS services.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Support:
Provide guidance and technical expertise to field teams on the implementation of MHPSS interventions.
Collaborate with program managers to develop and adapt MHPSS strategies based on best practices and emerging needs.
Conduct assessments to identify gaps in MHPSS services and recommend appropriate interventions.
Training and Capacity Building:
Design and facilitate training sessions on Psychological First Aid (PFA), Problem Management Plus (PM+), and other relevant topics for staff and partners.
Develop training materials and resources to support capacity building efforts.
Provide ongoing mentoring and support to field staff to enhance their MHPSS skills and competencies.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Develop monitoring tools and indicators to assess the quality, reach, and impact of MHPSS interventions.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of MHPSS activities and provide technical assistance as needed.
Analyze data and prepare reports to document progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
Coordination and Collaboration:
Coordinate closely with other departments and external partners to ensure a holistic approach to MHPSS programming.
Participate in coordination meetings, workshops, and working groups related to mental health and psychosocial support.
Represent the organization in relevant forums and networks to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Managed the day-to-day field operations ECHO funded project across various districts in KPK, ensuring efficient and effective implementation in accordance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Coordinated with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project activities, resolve issues, and monitor progress towards achieving project objectives.
Conducted regular site visits to monitor and evaluate project activities, identify challenges and opportunities for improvement, and provide guidance to project staff and partners.
Developed and implemented project work plans, including procurement and logistics plans, and ensured adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
Provided technical support and guidance to project staff and partners, including organizing trainings and capacity-building activities.
Conducted assessments and surveys to gather data and insights for project design, monitoring, and evaluation.
Prepared regular project reports, including progress updates, risk assessments, and financial reports, and ensured timely submission to project donors and Helvetas headquarters.
Coordinated with Helvetas Pakistan\'s finance and administration teams to ensure compliance with financial and administrative procedures.
Contributed to proposal development and fundraising efforts for new projects.
Represented Helvetas Pakistan in meetings, workshops, and other events with partners, stakeholders, and donors.
Work as a Psychologist an ECHO funded Project (PIAAR) inclusive health assistance to Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
Work within the primary healthcare system in close collaboration with multiple medical teams within the areas of intervention.
assess mental health needs and determine mental health status of the clients leading to a clear diagnosis and proposed plan for treatment and psychotherapeutic approaches through focused specialized interventions and regular follow ups as needed. Moreover, indulge in clear discussion on possible consequences of the mental health state if left untreated.
screen SGBV and provide a mental health based response
Provide Psychosocial support to person with disability, people living with psychosocial disability through person centered approach.
conduct family counseling sessions according the need
Psychoeducate the community about prevalence on common mental health issues.
Data and Reporting
Train medical teams on common mental health issues , trauma informed care, diagnosis and referral, Psychological fist aid, basic counseling skills, psychosocial response to distress, rapid assessment tools.
Train education staff on mental health in schools
Group Session
Individual Sessions
Referral
Train health staff for Mental Health Integration in medical practices
Work as a Psychologist and Psychosocial Support Officer
Conducting routine patient check-ups to assess their
health condition and discover possible issues
Giving appropriate advice for healthy habits and
preventative actions to promote overall health
Reaching an informed diagnosis based on scientific
knowledge and the patient's medical history
Individual and group therapy as per need
Working as a Psychologist/Psychosocial Support Officer with Old Age, PWDs to ensure inclusion and provide psychosocial support and as per need make referral to the concern like psychiatrist.
Humantrian Response For the Returness Of Ex-FATA, Our Organization Cover three main components Livilehood, Mobility and Assisstive Devices Provission to The Person with Disability and Mental Health for the people who experince trauma and displacement.
Work as a senior project officer in ECHO funded project (HARF-Humanitarian Response for the Returnees of FATA)
main component covered by our team as the inclusion of Persons with disabilities, old age, and vulnerable segments in humanitarian response.
Community-based mental health response, group and individual assessment need identification, and humanitarian response within the consortium partners.
capacity building training for consortium partners on inclusion and MHPSS in emergencies.
psychosocial support to people with disabilities, old age, children, and other vulnerable groups.
individual mental health support.
Provided individual and group therapies as needed.
Provided cognitive-behavioral therapy and clientcentered therapy.
Utilized several treatment techniques to achieve the patient’s psychological goals.
Implemented mental health programs.
Managed treatment priorities and durations.
Maintained complete records of all psychological cases.
Develop and deliver training
Basic Counseling, Intake form, case management, and
different approaches to solving the problems.
Facilitate organizational development and change.
Check effectiveness of training programs, providing
recommendations for improvement
Analyze training needs to develop new training
programs or modify and improve existing programs
Conduct or arrange for ongoing skill training and
personal development classes for staff members
Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job
training for new hires
Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia
visual aids, and other materials
Work with KK as a consultant psychologist
Community-Based psychoeducation to create
awareness about mental health issues in daily life
disseminate pamphlets about mental health
individual assessment and support for psychological issues
support group formed in the community for self-help and support
awareness campaigns
Train young and fresh graduates about career
development and market approaches
individual mentorship
training on strengths and skills
where when and how to approach the labor market
Public speaking
self awareness
Work with a non profit organizations (Friends of the mind) work with local community of peshawar on the rehabilitation of drug abuse and other psychological problems like PTSD. MD. OCD. OCPD. PSYCHOSIS. and also work on community based campaigns for psychological awareness.
Provided individual and group therapies as needed.
Provided cognitive-behavioral therapy and clientcentered therapy.
Utilized several treatment techniques to achieve the patient’s psychological goals.
Implemented mental health programs.
Managed treatment priorities and durations.
Maintained complete records of all psychological cases.
6 Months of Practical experience in the psychiatry
ward at Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar under the
supervision of a Psychiatrist/Psychologist.
Daily routine checkup
basic mental health assessment
case formation and case management
Psychotherapeutic interventions
treatment plans