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Job Title: MHPSS Coordinator FSR # 615

Location: Amman

Background:

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 the highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated healthcare systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance. To learn more about our mission visit: https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/who-we-are

Program Background

IMC in Jordan one of big responsible agencies for primary and secondary care service provision in both Refugees camps, and provision of MHPSS services along with the ministry of health on building the capacity and extend the services to refugees and host community.
 

Job Summary

The Mental Health and psychosocial Support Coordinator 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 projects.

Essential 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.

1. Coordinate the MHPSS programming for the country, including strategy development and monitoring of multiple projects.
2. Manage the MHPSS team, including field-based MHPSS managers; Psychiatrist, and national MHPSS staff, support with team building, performance reviews, and professional development of staff.
3. Closely work with local NGO partner(s) and relevant government focal points for the implementation and monitoring of MHPSS projects.
4. Provide continual technical guidance and support for MHPSS-related training and supervision as needed.
5. Prepare and implement a Training of Trainers (TOT) program on PFA and other relevant topics and support national trainers to roll out training.
6. Support the development of MHPSS referral pathways with partner NGOs and external service providers to strengthen links to available MHPSS and protection related services.
7. 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.
8. Lead the development of MHPSS-related IEC materials.
9. Oversee monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS programming, and development of M&E tools, and collection and analysis of program data.
10. Prepare MHPSS Reporting on regular basis, as the focal point for the MHPSS Team.
11. Work closely with support departments to support program administration and the logistical implementation of activities in program sites.
12. 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 the development and review of training materials and reports.
13. Coordinate regularly with other sectors' team for integrated approach to activities and trainings.
14. Mainstream MHPSS within IMC across sectors, and with partners and service providers.
15. Participate in MHPSS coordination meetings for information sharing, collaboration with partners, referral mechanisms, and advocacy for best practices and IASC MHPSS guidelines.

​The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. The qualified candidate will be a mental health professional psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist or psychiatric Nurse with experience in MHPSS program coordination in Jordan.
2. Proven experience in working within Jordan Country's context, including effective coordination with stakeholders such as ministry of health, family protection directorate and MOSD.
3. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience coordinating MHPSS projects in humanitarian settings.
4. Experienced in developmental donors and programs with knowledge of project management and implementation.
5. 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.
6. Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment, design, and delivery of responses to pre-existing and emergency-induced MHPSS needs.
7. Training experience required; capacity and proven track record in national staff and partner training and capacity-building.
8. Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
9. Honest, hardworking and self-motivated.
10. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within different cultural environments.
11. Strong written and communication skills.
12. Ability to work within a team structure or independently, flexible, and can cope with stressful workload.
13. An excellent command of verbal and written English.

Child Safeguarding

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Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.

Compliance & Ethics

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 staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

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.

This job description is subject to periodic review and adjustment in order to achieve International Medical Corps goals in Jordan, and any changes to the job description will be discussed and agreed

“I hereby certify that all the information provided through the application and CV are accurate and the supportive documents are available upon request, any false information provided will cause cancelation of the application and applicant will be subject to legal action”.

Our screening process will be on a rolling basis, once a candidate is selected the announcement will be closed.