• Provide detailed and informative assessments for mental health difficulties at individual, family and group levels. • Take lead in ensuring quality case management procedures for MHPSS cases using psychometric tests, interviews and methods that provide anecdotal evidence. • Provide leadership and mentorship to the psychosocial counselors and entire MHPSS team at field level. • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside the entire protection team in the settlement and that specific to ALIGHT. • Develop and monitor appropriate treatment programs, including therapy, counselling or advice, in collaboration with other sectors such as protection. • Spear head the development of IEC materials on MHPSS • Lead the psychosocial team on the standardization of major operating procedures and ensure adherence to the same. • Provide technical backstopping to GBV and MHPSS workers in mental health aspects through case discussions, in-house trainings and feedback sessions. • Take lead in ensuring proper data in relation to MHPSS is collected, evaluated and reported to offer a significant representation by creating and updating/maintaining a database on the same. • Ensure that client details are properly documented and safely stored under key and lock • Develop a monitoring and evaluation mechanism for MHPSS to ensure quality compliance. • Spearhead the integration of MHPSS in sectors such as child protection, WASH, GBV, Health, Community services and legal. • Invest in creation, support and maintenance of both therapy and support groups in the community whilst adhering to the 10 week treatment protocol. • Ensure the development of a standardized training tool on Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Implementing partners and grass root structures including ALIGHT protection and MHPSS staff. • Refer clients to respective specialists for consultation and appropriate intervention by way of proper documentation and follow up. • Participate in designing community based engagements for awareness, sensitization and dialoguing on MHPPSS issues. • Ensure participation in the development and timely submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. • Work as part of a Multi-disciplinary team to offer comprehensive support to PoCs in the settlement by exploiting opportunities for advocacy. • Engage in continuous career refreshment and keep abreast with current affairs in MHPSS. Follow ALIGHT`s Continuous Learning Program at field level each week. • Represent ALIGHT at different foras as deemed necessary including protection and Coordination meetings. • Adhere to the ethical and professional code of conduct governing Clinical Psychologists. • Assist in designing the MHPSS prevention and response strategy for the ALIGHT Uganda program and support its implementation. • In collaboration with other sectors/partners, assist in conducting needs assessments, identifying new program opportunities and supporting emergency projects • Assist with the coordination and the development of new proposals and initiatives • Maintain ongoing relations with MHPSS and other sector actors such as donors, bilateral and multilateral coordination bodies, research organizations and academics, and relevant government institutions. • Ensure timely identification of personal and occupational stressors and design a self-care strategy with consideration for external support as need arises.

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Clinical Psychology. • A Masters Degree is an added advantage. • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in diagnosis and treating mental, emotional and behavioral conditions. • Previous experience in trauma-based therapy specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Expressive arts and sand tray therapy. • Knowledge and experience in Gender Based Violence case management is essential. • A strong understanding of the profession and the role of a clinical psychologist in Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and its dynamics in humanitarian settings. • Prior experience working at the community level, with thorough understanding of how to precisely communicate MHPSS issues at local level with cultural considerations. • Fluency in Swahili and ability to ride with a valid license (Class A) is an added advantage. • Behavioral competences: • Strong leadership skills yet with ability to work individually and within a team. • Ability to speak • Proficiency in MS computer packages, word, excel, PowerPoint and access • Good presentation/facilitation skills • Credible and empathetic persona. • Critical and analytical skills. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to conduct accurate assessments and offer evidence based psycho-education • Willingness to travel throughout communities and work in a participatory manner with a variety of populations. • Strong knowledge of the local population and language. • Good listener, open-minded, non-judgmental, and sensitive to the needs and situation of GBV survivors and able to respect the survivors’ right to confidentiality. • Ability to handle stressful working conditions with limited supervision. • Ability to ride with a valid riding permit