Organization Background

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and healthcare to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated healthcare systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

To learn more about our mission, visit https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/who-we-are

Job Purpose:

MHPSS Coordinator will be based at the main office and will travel to the field sites regularly. He/she will oversee all MHPSS programming for the country's response and will manage the MHPSS team as well as monitor IMC's partnership with local partners for the implementation of various MHPSS/DATC projects. As well as he will provide both remote and in-person support to MHPSS officers in field sites, and MHPSS Counselors as needed. He/she will technically support MHPSS staff in field sites, for capacitating on Mental Health Case Management, General Psychosocial Support, and Counseling with evidence-based interventions such as PM+, Thinking Healthy, EQUIP, and mhGAP, and do supervision, contrary level coordination with relevant stakeholders, and actively participate and follow up Afghanistan Central MHPSS- Working Group meetings, Further, MHPSS Coordinator will do MHPSS Need Assessment and update services mapping and support in recruitment of MHPSS team and development of IEC materials and assessment tools, plans, and reports.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Coordinate the MHPSS programming for the country, including strategy development and monitoring of multiple projects.
• Manage the MHPSS team, including field-based MHPSS managers, psychiatrists, and national MHPSS staff, support with team building, performance reviews, and professional development of staff
• Closely work with local NGO partner(s) and relevant government focal points for the implementation and monitoring of MHPSS projects
• Provide continual technical guidance and support for MHPSS-related training and supervision as needed
• Prepare and implement a Training of Trainers (ToT) program on PFA and other relevant topics and support national trainers to roll out trainings
• Support the development of MHPSS referral pathways with partner NGO(s) and external service providers to strengthen links to available MHPSS- and Protection-related services
• In collaboration with local partners, engage community leaders, community-based organizations, and other service providers in supporting beneficiaries to access MHPSS services as well as ensuring their feedback for quality monitoring and accountability
• Lead the development of MHPSS-related IEC materials
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS programming, and development of M&E tools and collection and analysis of program data.
• Prepare MHPSS reporting on a regular basis, as the focal point for the MHPSS team
• Work closely with support departments to support program administration and the logistical implementation of activities in program sites
• Implement the project in line with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with IMC's Technical Unit Global Mental Health Advisor for development and review of training materials and reports.
• Coordinate regularly with other sectors' teams for integrated approach to activities and training
• Mainstream MHPSS within IMC across sectors, and with partners and service providers
• Participate in MHPSS coordination meetings for information sharing, collaboration with partners, referral mechanisms, and advocacy for best practices and IASC MHPSS guidelines

• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Organizational Responsibilities:

Policy Adherence

•  Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law.

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.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the 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.

Safeguarding

It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Qualifications:

• The qualified candidate will be a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse) with experience in MHPSS program coordination

Experience:

• Typically, a 4-year University degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
• Typically, 7+ years of relevant and progressive experience working in mental health related field, including minimum of 4 years of professional experience coordinating MHPSS projects in humanitarian settings.

• Experience in complex emergency settings involving internal displacements and conflicts.

Competency:

• Knowledgeable in and experience following IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergencies and international best practices on the integration of MHPSS into primary health care settings
• Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment, design, and delivery of responses to pre-existing and emergency induced MHPSS needs
• Training experience required; capacity and proven track record in national staff and partner training and capacity-building
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Honest, hardworking and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within different cultural environments
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team structure or independently, flexible, and can cope with stressful workload
• An excellent command of verbal and written English.

• Proficiency in Dari/Pashto will be an asset.Technical knowledge in the assessment, design, and delivery of responses to pre-existing and emergency induced MHPSS needs

Submission Guideline:

Dear Applicant,

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 at the end of this document. 

Please note that:

• IMC commits to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.
• IMC will conduct his recruitment on the base of need only.
• Only HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.
• IMC may keep data of your application for its pool of candidate and might propose you other position than the one you applied for based on your qualification.
• Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the criteria will be contacted & local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

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Equal Opportunities:

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme:

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. The International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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