The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is an international Christian organization serving the needs of people affected by leprosy in 30 countries. We bring healing through appropriate treatment and care, as well as practical support for people with ongoing leprosy related problems, working in partnership with communities, national governments and other agencies.
We seek to address the loss of dignity that many people affected by leprosy and their families have experienced. In all these matters we seek to show the compassionate love of Jesus Christ through word and deed. Individuals and churches of all denominations, as well as other agencies support the Mission with finance, prayer, and some expatriate expertise.Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced call center counsellor or mental health/wellness professional at TLMN Wellness Connect centre, to provide psychosocial support aimed at enhancing the well being of our beneficiaries affected by NTD’s and various disabilities, including psychosocial disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Managing all aspects of a case from the date of entry to the date of discharge.
Evaluating patients’ physical and mental behaviors and health.
Developing appropriate treatment, recovery plans, and goal-setting.
Provide therapeutic interventions to individuals, groups, and families as needed.
Make weekly wellness check calls to beneficiaries
Administering and scoring assessment
Develop resource materials
Monitoring patients over time to assess treatment progress.
Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality service is provided
Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery.
Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess the patients’ functioning within work, family, and routines of daily living and identify areas needing change, resources, and treatment to best help each beneficiary.
Maintain the highest level of ethical standards and integrity.
Send monthly reports on cases
Qualifications and Skills
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., guidance and counselling or any related mental health field).
Proven experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in a research or academic environment.
Familiarity with laboratory techniques and equipment, including but not limited to microscopy, chromatography, and spectrophotometry.
Previous experience providing psychosocial support face-to-face and virtually
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature.
Excellent use of MS Word package, Google Docs, and Google sheet
Skills in report writing.
Fluent in the Yoruba language
Personality:
Committed Christian with good testimonies.
Honest and dedicated
Demonstrates the ability to use own initiatives.
Perfect finisher.
Problem solver.