A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

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JOB SUMMARY 

The IMC Staff Wellbeing Officer works at the direction of the IMC Senior Staff Wellbeing Officer. The primary function of the Staff Wellbeing Officer is to supports the daily implementation of wellbeing activities for IMC Ethiopia Staff across the mission. Such supports including interventions to promote resilience and self-care while protecting wellbeing overall. They support staff facing psychosocial activities and help create a wellbeing focused environment to support a healthy and dynamic workforce. 

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.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

KEY RESPONABLITIES:

• Promotes staff wellbeing across all field sites and offices where IMC operates through staff wellbeing activities, 

• Provides direct psychosocial support for staff through individual and group consultations, 

• Establish staff wellbeing committee in field sites where one does not yet exist,  

• Support field-based staff wellbeing committees who facilitate regular community building and stress relief activities, 

• Provide direct support to staff in the event of a crisis in collaboration with Staff Wellbeing Senior Officer and the Crisis Management Team and Staff Wellbeing Consultant,

• Facilitate Mental Health and Wellbeing workshops on stress management, time management, physical health for mental health and positive coping with other topic areas as needed, 

• Supports in planning and implementing yearly staff wellbeing assessment using results to identify staff wellbeing program priorities for that year,

• Map and connect staff to existing resources for ongoing and higher-level needs care referrals for staff, particularly humanitarian workers, for streamlines referral for IMC Ethiopia staff,

• Ensure that respect for privacy, confidentiality and safeguarding is upheld

• Contributes to proposal and report development as needed to expand resources for staff wellbeing activities and practices as needed

• Responsible for collecting and reporting on program specific indicators related to their scope of work

• Remain well-informed on best practices in the field of staff wellness and occupational health

• Provides regular program updates and observations to the Staff Wellbeing Senior Officer

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Public Health, Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology or related field of study.

• Work experience in staff wellbeing or related mental health provision activities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS).

• Three years experiences in mental health or public health 

• At least 1-year previous experience working in a humanitarian context is required, 

• Experience in facilitating psychosocial activities. 

• Excellent training experience and skills, including on the job and formal training for adults.

• At least 1 year experience in staff wellbeing activities experience in Human Resource Management is considered an advantage

• Excellent English communication skills including ability to write technical reports.

• Knowledge of global guidelines pertaining to staff wellbeing in humanitarian work.

• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of people from different cultural, racial, linguistic and identity backgrounds 

• Excellent understanding of communication skills and approaches, both written and oral, 

• Extremely flexible with ability to cope with stressful situations and challenging conditions with limited resources

• Ability to work independently and responsibly with strong time management skills 

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to staff well-being through a personal wellness approach

• Ability to promote, encourage and champion wellbeing through their work, attitude and actions,

• Excellent team spirit and collaborative work ethic 

• Ability and willingness to travel to any of the project sites of the mission

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK

Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.