Vacancy Announcement

Internal/External

Job Title:   Senior MHPSS officer

Reference number:

Vac/0276/22

Vacancy posting date:

August 17, 2022

Closing Date:

August 26, 2022

Duty Station:   Gambella

Duration of Employment

Employment Type:

Fixed term

Salary:

As per the organization scale

 International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided below:

Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

 Support and provide on the job training for general health care providers in mental health service provision.

• Identify, train and supervise local counterparts and volunteers.

• Support the manager to develop curriculum for and conduct training of trainers courses for physician Master Trainers.

• Develop and provide culturally appropriate community based mental health care services.

• Work within the framework of the IASC guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings.

• Collaborate informal service providers such as natural healers to facilitate information sharing and referral of mental health cases.

• Collaborate with community and existing institutional structures to ensure protection of those suffering mental illness.

• Monitor the quality of subsequent trainings and the curriculum, providing guidance and modifying the program as needed.

• Collaborate with local and regional officials and UN and other NGO agencies to promote effective coordination of health services

• Compile information and prepare written reports as necessary

• Support the IMC team in realization the overall project objectives.

• Organize different program events including MH campaigns, sensitization sessions, etc…

• Assist the PHC staff in creating a clinical mental health service that is integrated into their working week, through specially allocated clinical time or an equivalent mechanism.

• Respond to psychiatric emergencies in conjunction with PHC staff.

• Organize public awareness and de-stigmatization campaigns around mental health issues with support from local staff including refugee volunteers.

• Support refugee volunteers in the development of psychosocial activities in the community attached to the PHC program

• Represent IMC as requested in various sessions including cluster and working group meetings

• Work collaboratively with other agencies, local and international and with relevant government bodies

• Implement other activities as per the direction of the mental health program manager.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in ICCMH (Integrated clinical and community mental health), BSc psychiatry nursing or related field with at least 3 years of MHPSS program intervention experience in humanitarian setting.

• In-depth knowledge and experience of mental health and psychosocial

• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.

• Ability to effectively work with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.

• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.  Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email and other computer applications

• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues in course of work.

• Create smooth relation and collaboration with IPs working in the camp.

• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability and willingness to work in refugee camps where the project is implemented

• Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and mobilization in humanitarian programming

• Lead and responsible for the MHPSS intervention at the camp under his/her supervision.

• Ensure implementation of all MHPSS planned activities upon expected quality and schedule at all levels.

• Undertake assessment to identify gap and status of mental health intervention in the camp.

• Provide technical support for mental health officer and ARRA health workers on proper and quality service provision

 Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to positon, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these standards to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

 Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Attached

 OTHER COMMENTS: Female candidate is highly recommended and speaking local language

 How to Apply

interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV through THISLINK  before OR on  August 26 2022

Please specify the place you are applying for on their application 

 Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.