The position holder shall oversee technical quality implementation and delivery of the mobile health and MHPSS services in the assigned IDP sites and Woreda.

S/He will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the mobile health and nutrition services under the team, health education, provide MH consultation for MHC, referral and follow up of clients under MHC. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to MHNT staffs and Health workers in health facilities. She/he will be responsible for the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition services package as per the standard, supporting health facilities assigned as integrated mobile health & Nutrition modality and daily dispensary and drug supply management. He will also be responsible for day-to-day documentation of morbidity data and all other provided services accordingly and compile weekly and monthly reports and share with Field senior emergency health response office MHPSS specialist and Woreda health offices.

Essential Job Duties and responsibilities/Scope of Work:

1. MHPSS counsellor work with the integration of MHNT as mental health and psychosocial support into general health care.
2. Provide social work and social support services linked to general health care clinics.
3. Select, provide training and supervision for community volunteers.
4. Develop culturally appropriate psychosocial activities, including social support activities.
5. 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;
6. Serve as the primary point of contact between IMC and local partners involved in psychosocial activities.
7. Provide proper counselling service for those mentally ill clients need counselling and psychotherapy according to the type of illness and age category.
8. Strengthen community-facility referral system for people in psychosocial problem.
9. Establish, equip and run recreation centres to people in need of psychosocial support
10. Work in keeping with IASC guidelines on mental health and psychosocial support and promote guidelines where appropriate.

1. Provide oversight, direct activities of IMC supported psychosocial team.
2. Coordinate/ensure activities with relevant Government Authorities, International and National Organizations, including standardized reporting practices.
3. Work closely with other mental health and psychosocial staff in to ensure coordinated activities
4. Develop and provide culturally appropriate community based mental health care services
5. Collaborate informal service providers such as traditional healers to facilitate information sharing and referral of mental health cases to next higher level
6. Collaborate with community and existing institutional structures to ensure protection of those suffering mental illness
7. Represent IMC in coordination meetings when necessary
8. Compile information and prepare written reports as necessary
9. Organize public awareness and de-stigmatization campaigns around mental health issues with support from local staff including IDPs
10. Work collaboratively with other agencies, local and international and with relevant government bodies
11. Implement other activities as per the direction of the MHPSS specialist

Job Requirements

Qualification/ Skills: 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in psychology, Psychiatry Nurse or related field with at least 3 years of counselling and social work experience
• At least 2 years of mental health and psychosocial programming experience;
• In depth knowledge and experience of mental health and psychosocial programming in the humanitarian context essential
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support In Emergency Settings
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
• Training experience required on mhGAP
• Proven counselling skill
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Honest, hardworking and a self-motivated person.
• Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources
• Ability to travel on short notice to project sites by car or air
• Excellent English verbal and written skills
• Computer skills: word, excel, and project manager
• Local language (Afan Oromo) skills is mandatory

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through CLICK HERE On OR before September 25, 2021.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply. Website for reporting misconduct: Website Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review 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 report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.