Democratic Republic of the Congo: Psycho-social Coordinator for EBOLA Response in DRC- (Start ASAP for 3 months contract)

International 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 for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps has deployed an emergency response team (ERT) to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. The ERT will assess the provision of direct clinical care. The ERT will expand the current activities including: health education, health awareness, surveillance and other support.

Objective Of The Post: The ETU Psychosocial Coordinator oversees his/her MHPSS projects and will develop strategy and mechanisms to integrate psychosocial considerations and components into IMCs Ebola response programming consistent with IASC guidelines of mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies and with global guidelines on Ebola

Technical Support

• Conduct/participate in psychosocial needs assessments consistent with IASC (2013) and WHO/UNHCR (2012) Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Needs Assessment Guidelines.
• Participate in and contribute to MHPSS interagency coordination groups and actively work with and coordinate with other local and international agencies and organizations engaged in general and Ebola-related MHPSS programming and services.
• Strengthen links and referral mechanisms for mental health and psychosocial support services and activities
• Develop strategy and mechanisms to integrate psychosocial considerations and components into IMCs Ebola response programming consistent with IASC guidelines of mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies and with global guidelines on Ebola
• Train service provider staff in key aspects of psychosocial support including WHO Psychological First Aid (PFA) guidelines adapted to the Ebola response
• Train and supervise relevant local staff (e.g. psychosocial officers) in basic psychosocial support (e.g. community outreach, facility based support) for people affected by Ebola and their families
• Provide staff self-care workshops and individual sessions and work with the IMC country and HQ teams to improve staff well-being and support
• Assist with the development and design of proposals, tracking of activities and reporting in coordination with the Technical Unit MHPSS Advisor 9. Assist in hiring national MHPSS staff

Skills & Requirements (essential):

1. The qualified candidate will have relevant educational qualifications such as a degree in social work, counseling or psychology (MA or PhD) with 3+ years working experience
2. At least 3 years experience in humanitarian settings
3. Advanced French level
4. Strong organizational and supervisory skills
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills
6. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
7. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
8. Extremely flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and frustration
9. Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
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

Compliance & Ethics

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

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