Date of Announcement

December 01, 2022

Position         

MHPSS Coordinator

Contract Status

Regular Contract (Limited to Project tenure)

Location

Islamabad (Frequent traveling to field locations)

Reporting Line

Program Director

Gender

Male/ Female

No. of Positions

01

Application Submission Deadline

December 14, 2022

International Medical Corps invites applications from candidates fulfilling the mentioned Job specifications.

Note: 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. 

Background

Job Purpose

The MHPSS Coordinator is responsible for of the implementation of MHPSS component of the International Medical Corps Pakistan operations. The MHPSS Coordinator will technically supervise the relevant staff as appropriate. The MHPSS Coordinator will assist in conducting assessments and start up activities. The role has responsibilities for proposal development, reporting, coordination, training, identifying gaps in programming and any other required duties as directed by the program director.

Main Responsibilities

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

Program Management

• Assist in setting up the mental health program in line with IASC and International Medical Corps guidelines.
• Conduct field visits to monitor and support MHPSS activities and interventions provide and support technical quality of programming by providing feedback and mentorship.
• Provide training to International Medical Corps staff and other stakeholders in line with WHO mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guidelines in coordination with project staff.
• Provide training in other MHPSS topics as appropriate, depending on identified needs (e.g. key aspects of Psychological First Aid and relevant aspects of IASC guidelines) to International Medical Corps and other stakeholders.
• Provide on the job mentorship and supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Develop a system for follow up with local hospitals to monitor the quality of services delivered.
• Provide guidance and technical support for adapting IASC guidelines to the local context and on developing specific activities and/or interventions for communities.
• Assist in developing and implementing data collection, M&E and quality control measures (e.g. on the job supervision checklists, client satisfaction measures mhGAP training reports) for mental health services.
• Support communication and coordination with relevant stakeholders and relevant partners as needed.
• Prepare regular and timely updates and reports in coordination with the Program Director.
• Ensure that program activities developed are implemented in line with International Medical Corps mandate, policies, procedures and country strategy, including donor’s requirements, national and international rules and guidelines and MHPSS Quality Standards.
• Submit a report before the end of assignment which includes activities undertaken, documents training and supervision activities (including training materials, pre post tests and training evaluation results) and provides recommendations.
• 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.

Representation

• Attend coordination meetings as needed
• Represent the organization at UN/ INGOs coordination meetings as needed.
• Liaise with MOH on matters related to the program to ensure MH programmatic accountability as needed
• Ensure maximum visibility of the organization amongst the NGO community
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors

Training and Capacity Building

• Work closely with the team to determine the technical and non- technical training needs of the staff and ensure high quality program implementation and compliance with minimum standards.
• Train national staff to increase responsibilities to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs.
• Collaborate with direct line manager and relevant authorities for revision of existing curriculum or development of new curriculum to be utilized in implemented by and implement those plans through the field teams
• Advocate and plan for professional development of national staff.

Working Relationships

• Support the Senior Management Team to ensure program activities and objectives   are implemented appropriately and communicated.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Finance, Logistics, HR/Admin and other relevant departments to ensure smooth implementation of program activities

General

Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required.

Policy Adherence

• Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.

Other duties as assigned

The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The fluid nature of response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Psychology.
• With minimum four years of experience working on MHPSS programs, preferably in humanitarian settings.
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGOs; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people
• Trained on Psychological First Aid, familiar with mhGAP manual and community-based MH training material as well as previous training experience to multi-cultural groups.
• Experience in training & capacity building.
• Familiarity with IASC Guidelines and MHPSS in Emergency Settings.

Competencies

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent self-motivation skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make medical decisions affecting the standard of care independently.
• Demonstrated analytical, motivational, communication, project conceptualization and planning skill
• Demonstrated experience of working closely with support functions (finance and logistics) on activity and procurement planning
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Must work independently under difficult conditions
• Able to take on non-medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members
• Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Proven capabilities in leadership required
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
• Fluency in spoken Regional Languages. Communication in National & International Language will be an edge.  

Shared Responsibilities:

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking in persons, child safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct that may involve conflicts-of-interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any such activities, you have an obligation to report.

Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps. Adhere to the Code of Conduct, always maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law.

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

Equal opportunity:

It is the policy of International Medical Corps to provide equal opportunity in employment to all national employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, national origin, military status, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic characteristics or any other basis protected by local law.

To Apply       

For immediate consideration, please apply through Rozee.pk. The last date for submission of applications is December 14, 2022.