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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSS Officer) – International Medical Corps Vacancy Announcement; November 6, 2024

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Organization: International Medical Corps

Position: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (MHPSS Officer)

Location: Guji

Employment: Full Time

Deadline: November 10th 2024

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Job description

 

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JOB SUMMARY

Work within a case management model using a biopsychosocial, multidisciplinary and a community-based approach. He/she is part of the Mobile Health and nutrition team (MHNT). The MHPSS officer position is frontline worker providing mental health case management sessions and services to IDPs, Returnees and host community population in the given location.  Whereby the mentioned population’ needs are addressed in a timely and efficient manner, using a variety of MHPSS and community-based approaches including pharmacological services.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide mental health case consultations in collaboration with other mobile health and nutrition team.
• Develop culturally appropriate psychosocial activities, including social support activities targeting IDPs, returnees or affected host communities.  These include but are not limited to training in psychological first aid, designing holistic recreational, vocational, and social activities; development of material for awareness campaigns and organize awareness sessions.
• Provide culturally appropriate counselling services to people with mental health conditions or experiencing psychosocial challenges in accordance with professional ethics and best practices.
• Assist the program manager whilst providing training for health care provides including MHNT on basic MH concepts including mhGAP-HIG, PM+ and other evidence-based intervention approaches/modalities
• Strengthen community-facility referral system for IDPs, returnees or affected host communities with MHPSS needs.
• Establish and support mental health club in schools to promote mental health in the school and create supportive environment for students with psychological distress
• Organize and lead workshop for key community representatives, care and support group members, and model families to promote mental health in the community and effective referrals
• Integrate MHPSS services for holistic service with other sectors including education, protection, nutrition etc to ensure protection of those suffering mental health conditions
• Compile information and prepare written reports and submit to program manager timely
• Work collaboratively with other agencies, local and international and with relevant government bodies

 

Additional Tasks:

o   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.

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.

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Job requirements

 

• BSc/MSc degree or above in mental health/Psychiatry.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience on clinical program implementation on MHPSS.
• Experience in facilitating psychosocial activities.
• Knowledge on national and international guidelines, protocols and strategies on MHPSS.
• Excellent training experience and skills, including on the job and formal training
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of people from different cultural backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills
• Extremely flexible with ability to cope with stressful situations and challenging conditions with limited resources
• Must be able to write proposals, technical reports for donors and potential partners and meet reporting deadlines
• Contribute to a positive International Medical Corps team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Operation/project area knowledge and Experience working in zone or surrounding area.

Local language knowledge (Afan Oromo) is compulsory.

Required Skills

• Action planning
• Active listening

Desired Skills

• Action planning
• Active listening

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How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through Ethio jobs.

 

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