International Medical Corps invites applications from candidates fulfilling the mentioned Job specifications.

Note: 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 email  [email protected].

Main Responsibilities:

• Actively lead or participate in coordination mechanisms in the project location i.e., general coordination & potential MHPSS groups and advocate for principles of IASC MHPSS guidelines. 
• Assist in development of training and IEC material as per the need of the target audience.
• Support in the development of a detailed workplan of the project activities with specific emphasis on the trainings.
• Identify and train local mental health officers and staff/volunteers in community outreach, mental health case management, follow-up and mental health awareness. 
• Engage trained staff and volunteers in on the job mentoring and supervision 
• Supervise and manage project activities in line with the project outcome and outputs.
• Ensure completion and analysis of pre post knowledge tests and on the job supervision checklists. 
• Provide training in other MHPSS topics as appropriate, depending on identified needs (e.g. key aspects of psychological first aid and relevant aspects of IASC guidelines) to IMC and staff from other relevant stakeholders.  
• Support collection and reporting of mental health project data.
• Compile overall project activities and training reports.
• Implement the project in line with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with Program Supervisory staff. 
• Represent International Medical Corps in MHPSS related meetings and coordination groups. 
• Adhere to all IMC protocols and procedures surrounding case documentation, confidentiality, and security.

Other duties as assigned:

The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The fluid nature of response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Psychology with minimum four years of experience working on MHPSS programs, preferably in humanitarian settings.
  • Experience in training & capacity building.
  • Familiarity with IASC Guidelines and MHPSS in Emergency Settings.
  • At least two (02) years of experience in same role in MHPSS.  
    • Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGOs; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people

Competencies

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent self-motivation skills
  • Demonstrated analytical, motivational, communication, project conceptualization and planning skill
  • Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
  • Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
  • Excellent decision-making skills
  • Must work independently under difficult conditions
  • Strong writing and presentation skills
    • Fluency in spoken Regional Languages. Communication in National & International Language will be an edge. 

Shared Responsibilities:

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking in persons, child safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct that may involve conflicts-of-interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any such activities, you have an obligation to report.

Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps. Adhere to the Code of Conduct, always maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law.

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, 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 values to the staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Equal opportunity:

It is the policy of International Medical Corps to provide equal opportunity in employment to all national employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, national origin, military status, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic characteristics or any other basis protected by local law.

To Apply       

For immediate consideration, please apply through Brightspyre. The last date for submission of applications is December 31, 2022.

Note: Keeping in view the urgency of this position we might not wait till December 31, 2022 for applications, candidates who apply and meet the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted for interview even before due date.