Coordinator, MHPSS – Jordan | HelpWeb

WORKING SUMMARY

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator will oversee all MHPSS programming for the country’s response, manage the MHPSS team, and oversee IMC’s collaboration with local partners for the implementation of various MHPSS projects.

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

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate MHPSS programming for the country, including strategy development and monitoring of multiple projects.
• Provide leadership to the MHPSS team, including MHPSS field managers, psychiatrists, and national MHPSS staff; supporting team building, performance reviews and staff professional development
• Work closely with local NGO partner(s) and relevant government contact points for the implementation and monitoring of MHPSS projects
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and support for MHPSS-related training and supervision as required
• Prepare and implement a Training of Trainers (ToT) program on PFA and other relevant topics and support national trainers in training rollout
• Support the development of MHPSS referral pathways with partner NGO(s) and external service providers to strengthen links with available MHPSS and protection-related services
• In collaboration with local partners, engage community leaders, community organizations and other service providers in supporting beneficiaries in accessing MHPSS services and ensuring their feedback for quality monitoring and accountability
• Lead the development of MHPSS-related IEC materials
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS programming, and the development of M&E tools and collection and analysis of program data
• Prepare MHPSS reporting on a regular basis, as a focal point for the MHPSS team
• Work closely with support departments to support program management and logistical implementation of activities at program sites
• Implement the project in accordance with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and coordinate closely with IMC’s Technical Unit Global Mental Health Advisor for the development and review of training materials and reports.
• Regularly collaborate with teams from other sectors for an integrated approach to activities and training
• Mainstream MHPSS within IMC in all 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 stated in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Usually a 4-year university degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted if necessary
• The qualified candidate is a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse) with experience in coordinating MHPSS programs
• Typically more than 7 years of relevant and progressive experience in the field of mental health, including a minimum of 4 years of professional experience coordinating MHPSS projects in humanitarian settings
• Knowledge of and experience in following IASC guidelines on MHPSS in emergencies and international best practices on integrating MHPSS into primary health care
• Demonstrated technical expertise in the assessment, design and delivery of responses to pre-existing and emergency MHPSS needs
• Training experience required; capacity and proven track record in training and capacity building of national staff and partners
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Honest, hardworking and motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team structure or independently, flexible and able to cope with stressful workloads
• An excellent command of English, spoken and written

Code of conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization, maintain a clear understanding of the compliance and ethical standards of the International Medical Corps and donors, and adhere to these standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics that may involve conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or become aware of violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or the Safety Policy, you are required to report them. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical conduct through one’s own conduct and supervision of the work of others; ensure that those reporting to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards set out in the Code of Conduct and Ethics; monitor the compliance of the people you supervise; consistently and fairly enforce the International Medical Corps Code of Conduct and Ethics and policies, including the Security Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy; supporting employees who raise questions or concerns in good faith.

Security

It is a shared responsibility and duty of all employees to safeguard and safeguard the populations we work with, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding against the following conduct from our employees or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, adults at risk or LGBTI persons; and any form of human trafficking.

Equal opportunities

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

Regulations for Disclosure of Misconduct

All offers of employment with the International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. The International Medical Corps participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers regarding 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 applicant confirms his/her knowledge of these recruitment procedures.