International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care 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 underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer is responsible for the day-to-day technical, programmatic, monitoring, and successful implementation of the MHPSS program activities. This position will provide close support to OPD consultants/MHPSS officers and PSS Workers for the clinical management of MNS conditions, mental health case management, conducting appropriate referrals as needed and ensuring integration of MHPSS services in Health, Protection, Nutrition and other sectors. S/he will Supervise and provide support to field teams in the area for the implementation of MHPSS activities and provision of MHPSS services and organization of program activities. S/he will work closely with other program sectors/departments within International Medical Corps. The position holder will work under the direction and support of the MHPSS Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Health Technical team in order to ensure that beneficiaries have access to a holistic and integrated services encompassing primary care and MHPSS in line with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable support.
The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Program planning and organization:
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation:
NOTE: This job description is subject to amendment depending upon the ongoing requirements of the project.
Additional Tasks:
IMC is a humanitarian organisation involved in emergency programmes. All IMC staff are to be flexible and willing to assist in IMC operations as and when required.
Education
A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Clinical officer with specialization in Mental health case management.
Experience
Skills and competencies
PERSON SPECIFICATION
IMC is a humanitarian organization involved in emergency programmers. All IMC staff are to be flexible and willing to assist in IMC operations as and when required.
Code of Conduct:
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is all staff 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, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons
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.
IMC Somalia is inviting qualified candidates who meet the above requirements to send their cover letter and CV to the following email address: [email protected] indicating the name of the job as Senior MHPSS Officer – Jowhar in the email subject clearly.
Deadline for applications is 6 June 2023.
**Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis**
*The position is contingent upon successful bidding and donor agreement*
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 notify International Medical Corps at [email protected] do not submit your CV or application to this email address as it will not be considered for review.