Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Capacity Building Senior Officer

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Capacity Building Senior Officer

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JOB Vacancy Announcement #: 8056

Job Title: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Capacity Building Senior Officer

Application deadline: 25.02.2023

Duty Station: Hassaka

Job Requirements:

  • A university degree in psychology or counselling with psychotherapy, clinical and or counselling psychology work experience.
  • Minimum of 3-6 years of relevant work experience in psychosocial support/psychology, in clinical and/or direct practice settings.
  • Knowledgeable in and has used the IASC MHPSS guidelines and best practices as part of their previous work experience.
  • Experience in clinical supervision, training and/or coaching others.
  • Experience in assessment, program design, evaluation and technical training and supervision using WHO’s mental health gap action program (mhGAP).
  • A minimum of (1) year of team management experience is desired.
  • Demonstrated capacity to lead a team (organize, plan, and oversee).
  • Extensive experience designing and rolling in trainings to diverse audiences.
  • Strong experience in training with good facilitation skills and ability to organize and implement trainings on sensitive topics.
  • Experience working with partners to implement programming.
  • Demonstrated capacity to perform well under pressure with overlapping deadlines in a challenging environment.
  • Solid understanding of case management and survivor-centered care in humanitarian settings.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

  • Demonstrated organizational, management and reporting skills.
  • Strong communication skills demonstrated ability to liaise with partner organizations strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with different type of people.
  • Works well in teams and promotes teamwork, flexible and able to handle pressure and conflict well in a calm and constructive manner.
  • Must be capable of applying their skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others.
  • Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to be flexible, adaptable, and creative in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment.
  • A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
  • Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
  • Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
  • Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop.
  • Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Language/Travel:

  • Arabic and Kurdish are required, while English is desired.
  • Travel: 60% to field sites (IRC health facilities in Hassaka) as well as attending regional and global workshops and meetings, if required.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of MHPSS Manager, the MHPSS Capacity Building Senior Officer will undertake following responsibilities:

  • Support in the design and implementation of inclusive MHPSS capacity building plans at the field level, including coaching and on-the-job training.
  • Identify individual training needs and ensure access to training and professional development resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs.
  • Oversee the adaptation and development of training packages and the execution of capacity building plans for MHPSS staff, and partner organizations.
  • Provision of MHPSS technical support to mental health, community health teams as well as IRC partner organizations.
  • Provide training on the identification and management of priority mental health cases to MHPSS staff in line with WHO/UNHCER mhGAP Intervention Guidelines (IG) 2.0.
  • Develop a system for following up with the IRC mhGAP trained General Practitioners (GPs) to monitor the quality of services delivered and oversee the coordination with PHCC staff in the designated locations.
  • Assist in developing and ensure integrated data collection tools are used across health teams; with a special focus on referrals and follow up using the IASC MHPSS RG referral tool.
  • Works in collaboration with the Integrated Protection to ensure regular and consistent referrals to the health teams and clinical care of complex cases is provided. And facilitate Protection clients’ access to mental health services.
  • Conduct/participate in mental health and psychosocial needs assessment among the affected populations. This will include assessments consistent with IASC guidelines and MHPSS WHO assessment toolkit, at different stages of program planning and implementation.
  • Support response to the identified needs by providing training for specific psychosocial group and individual level interventions/ activities (adapted and appropriate to each one’s specific needs and capacities).
  • Assess partner’s learning using a series of mentorship tools and support the GBV case managers to assess partner’s field-based teams.
  • Ensure pre-and post-tests, and training evaluations are documented, analyzed, and sent to training participant supervisors.
  • Write clinical reports and case studies related to MHPSS when it`s required.
  • Support the MHPSS Manager in program reporting, supervision of donor files and monitoring of activities.
  • Conduct Peer Support sessions for the MHPSS field staff in coordination with the MHPSS Manager and the Psychiatrists in the team.
  • Lead usual updating of Service Mapping by the MHPSS team in the field.
  • Participate in program meetings for strategic planning and evaluation.
  • Conduct regular and specific monthly supervision meeting with MHPSS Counselor Assistants, using supervision tools and raise monthly supervision report to MHPSS Manager.
  • Support field staff in making interpectoral referrals, where appropriate.
  • Monitor ongoing care plan development with special attention to safety issues and stabilizing the clients from the effects of high-risk factors (domestic violence, suicide, self-harm,,,,, etc.).
  • Ensure that all regular standing meetings and sessions (weekly and monthly) keep to the same agreed time each week/month.
  • Liaise with relevant program staff to organize the logistics for meetings, sessions, and trainings Coordination, Monitoring and Learning.
  • Submit regular feedback report to the MHPSS Manager and MHPSS Technical Advisor and Follow up on the MHPSS indicators.
  • Ensure data related to case management and referrals are managed in a safe and ethical way, respecting Data Protection policy and case management principles.
  • Coordinate closely with other sectors and organizations to ensure clients mental health and psychosocial needs are met as per the IASC guidelines.
  • Ensure strong coordination with other programs and NGOs for effective implementation of the internal and external referral pathway.
  • Update and maintain training tracker for donor reporting.
  • Participant in the monthly procurement plans, share it with the line manager, and raising field needs to administrative officers, including following up the needed psychotropic medications and their quantities.
  • Frequent travel to field sites in camps and other locations as needed.
  • Maintain regular communication and schedule regular visits to the partner offices to ensure consistent relationships, up to date information, and ongoing two-way feedback is being provided and received.
  • Conduct regular observation and monitoring of activities and share recommendations to improve the quality of program implementation.

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development

  • Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of the MHPSS team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
  • Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable MHPSS Counselors to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Approve and manage time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
  • Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, minimally on a monthly basis.
  • Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
  • As required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
  • Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of the team members.
  • Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of the team members successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.

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