Mental Health And Psychosocial Coordinator - Syria

nternational 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 highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.PROGRAM SUMMARY: International Medical Corps is currently implementing mental health and psychosocial assistance activities for Iraqi refugees and affected Syrians, through case management services and psychosocial activities. The Mental Health and Psychosocial Coordinator will manage and support these activities and others, as needed. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL:     -Effectively manage daily program, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting (Pipeline Review, Implementation Plan). Conduct routine project needs assessments and program reviews to ensure successful implementation and donor compliance   -Manage MHPSS Dept. and subsequent team ensuring there is adequate coverage during periods of absence, training needs are met and performance evaluated    -Ensure that all IMC staff receives relevant training in key aspects of psychological first aid and relevant aspects of IASC guidelines.?     -Hire and build capacity of national staff to implement MHPSS programs COORDINATION:      -Represent IMC at relevant coordination meetings (UNHCR, SARC, etc.).     -Collaborate with existing government structures and local authorities organizing MHPSS activities    -Co-chair existing interagency Mental Health and Psychosocial Support  reference  group together with representatives from IOM and UNHCR. Work to improve interagency coordination, sharing of information, and promote MHPSS guidelines, best practices and MHPSS reference group endorsed materials and resources. This includes planning joint assessments and response strategies.      -Identify or work with suitable local partner organizations and institutions for joint MHPSS work     -Identify and where appropriate collaborate with existing formal and informal community leaders and service providers PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:     -Identify potential new donors and projects in the sphere of MH & Psychosocial programming and follow up in conjunction with the CD, Medical Director  and Local Mental Health Advisor on same.     -Take a lead in MHPSS program development and proposal writing.     -Develop the strategy and mechanisms to integrate a mental health and psychosocial support into IMC programs in keeping with IASC guidelines of mental health and psychosocial support in emergenciesREPORTING:    -Establish Systematic data collection for reports. Take a lead in writing MHPSS section of all donor reports.     -Submit data required for donor reports, monthly reports and Board updates as required by the CD and Medical Director. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS1. The qualified candidate will be a mental health and psychosocial professional with RN, Ph.D., MD, Masters or equivalent degree with 3+ years clinical experience 2. Proven experience on program management including budget management 3. Experience in coordination and technical assistance provision at the level of working group/task force or equivalent 4. Training and supervision experience required 5. Strong organizational and supervisory skills 6. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments 7. Honest, hard working and a self-motivated person 8. Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources 9. Ability to travel on short notice to project sites by car, boat or air