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David Shaibu

David Shaibu

MHPSS OFFICER

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MaiduguriMember since June 27, 2026
Microsoft WordInternet ExplorerPsychological first aid (PFA)Needs assessmentsCounselingPsychoeducationCase managementCommunity engagementProtection monitoringDocumentationVocational and skill training
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About

Mr.

David

Shaibu is an innovative and adaptable young individual, who possesses the capability to establish a career in a profoundly demanding setting with a commitment to excellence in achieving managerial objectives. He is a strategic thinker who leverages technology to enhance organizational effectiveness, service quality, and efficiency. He has received training in child protection protocols, integrating gender perspectives in emergency situations, and implementing technology-driven systems in assessments.

Experience

MHPSS OFFICER - EYN projects

(2025-04)

  • Provide psyhosocial support services to individuals, families, and communities affected by crisis, conflict, displacement, or other emergencies.
  • Conduct psychological first aid (PFA), needs assessments, and identify vulnerable individuals requiring specialized mental health or protection services.
  • Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, psychoeducation activities, and community-based awareness programs to promote mental well-being.
  • Establish and maintain referral pathways with health, protection, and social service providers to ensure comprehensive support for beneficiaries.
  • Monitor, document, and report MHPSS activities, ensuring quality service delivery, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational and donor standards

PSS Assistant - Danish Refugee Council DRC

(2024-08 - 2025-02)

  • Conduct a variety of structured and unstructured activities (recreational, psychosocial and informal skills training) for beneficiary, catering for psychosocial need.
  • Support community resource person in the implementation of vocational and skill training
  • Conduct recreational activities with children and adults such as sport activities, arts and crafts, dance music drama.
  • Facilitate the participation of all segments of the target population in the planned activities ensuring the inclusion of the most vulnerable groups
  • Monitors beneficiaries progress during psychosocial support activities and identify person with unusual changes in behavior or other signs of psychosocial distress for referral to a case management/PSS officer
  • Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principle including but not limited to: Do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality and accountability.

EMAP Community Facilitator Jere LGA - Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

(2023-10 - 2024-06)

  • Conduct community meetings, FGDs, and other direct community activities as part of protection monitoring.
  • Refer protection cases to partner agencies and solicit services for them.
  • Act as the primary contact for Jere in engaging stakeholders
  • Identify instances of rights violations and protection risks, reporting them to the assistant/officer
  • Assist in mobilizing community engagement groups for both men and women
  • Aid the protection assistant or officer in delivering weekly updates on activities
  • Support the protection assistant and office in executing project activities at the field level, ensuring thorough documentation
  • Ensure the integration of protection for various age, gender, and diversity groups for assistance

Protection Assistant - Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

(2021-07 - 2023-04)

  • Identification and documentation of protection issues/cases
  • Carry out assessment for client after receiving their consent, provided IPA
  • Registration and documentation of case management
  • Facilitation of referrals and follow-ups for cases
  • Submission of weekly reports to the protection officer
  • Provision of Psychosocial Support (PSS) activities/ Education
  • Recognition and response to emerging client needs
  • Maintenance of strict confidentiality in all client interactions

Education

B.Sc .Ed (Hons) - Health Education - University of Maiduguri (2017 - 2023)

M.Ed - Public health Education

Diploma - Health Safety and Environment (2024)

Certificate - Computer Application - Yasib Computer Institute Maiduguri (2012)

Senior School Leaving Certificate - Maiduguri Innovative Secondary School (2006 - 2012)

First School Leaving Certificate - Royal Day Primary School, Maiduguri (2000 - 2006)

Skills

MHPSS OFFICER

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