Organization: Life Helpers Initiative (LHI)
Locations: Tangaza, Sokoto State; Ngala, Borno State; and Jibia, Katsina State
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Requirements and Qualifications
The following are suggested requirements based on the nature of the position:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or another relevant field.
- Relevant experience providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services in humanitarian or community settings.
- Knowledge of psychological first aid, basic counselling, and psychosocial support approaches.
- Experience identifying individuals experiencing psychological distress and referring them to appropriate specialized services.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care, confidentiality, safeguarding, and ethical service delivery.
- Ability to support group activities, community awareness sessions, and psychosocial interventions.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work with vulnerable groups, including children, women, internally displaced persons, and conflict-affected communities.
- Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals, protection teams, and community stakeholders.
- Willingness to work in challenging humanitarian environments.
Relevant training in mental health and psychosocial support, child protection, or psychological first aid would be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application and CV to:
Email: recruitment@lhinigeria.org
Use Mental Health Officer – Preferred Location as the email subject.
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.