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International Medical Corps recrute un Conseiller International en Santé Mentale et Soutien Psychosocial (MHPSS)
CDIabout 1 month ago
Job Description
Poste basé dans n’importe quel bureau de programme d’IMC dans le monde
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Education / Qualifications
International Medical Corps (IMC), a global non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and rehabilitation programs, is seeking a Global Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisor (MHPSS). This strategic position within the Headquarters Technical Unit (TU) provides an opportunity to provide technical guidance and programmatic direction to MHPSS activities at global and national levels.
Main duties
Job Title: Global Counselor in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Organization: International Medical Corps (IMC)
Location
Location: Position based in any BMI program office worldwide (telework with frequent field trips, including to Cameroon and the region, as required) Deadline / Position taking: December 10, 2026 Main duties and responsibilities The main tasks of the incumbent will be to: Programme support: Mentor country teams in the development and implementation of culturally appropriate mental health and psychosocial support activities. This includes integrating mental health into primary health care, MHPSS case management, early childhood development, psychological first aid, and designing recreational, professional, and social activities for children, youth, and vulnerable populations. Proposal development: Assist country teams in developing new MHPSS programming and drafting project proposals. Standards and Principles: Ensure that all MHPSS activities comply with the IASC guidelines on supporting MHPSS in emergencies and promote these global standards. Cross-cutting integration: Support country teams to ensure a holistic and cross-cutting approach integrating the areas of nutrition, health, child protection and gender-based violence (GBV). Coordination: Support the efforts of Working Groups at country level, promote active participation by IMC and coordinate activities with relevant government authorities and international or national organizations. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E): Develop and use standardized tools for monitoring and evaluating the processes and outcomes of MHPSS programs, documenting lessons learned for project replication or expansion. Representation and Visibility: Represent IMC and its MHPSS programs at relevant national and international conferences and meetings. Travel and Reporting: Support remote and in-person teams through frequent field visits. Prepare regular reports and updates to Senior Global Advisor MHPSS and Senior Regional Director, including situation analyses and recommendations for improvement.
Candidate profile
Profile and Qualifications Wanted Education and experience Diploma: Baccalaureate-level university degree+4 (or equivalent) in a related field. A relevant combination of education and experience can be taken into account.
Experience
Mental health professional: Be a psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse with practical experience in clinical mental health. Professional experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the field of mental health, including at least 5 years in setting up, establishing and managing MHPSS programs in humanitarian and low-resource settings. Technical Skills and Personal Qualities In-depth knowledge of global guidelines, including the IASC guidelines on MHPSS in emergency situations. Proven experience in training and capacity building. Excellent mentoring, support and motivation skills of the teams. Strong organizational, supervisory, writing and reporting skills.
Other information
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in diverse cultural environments. Honesty, diligence and strong personal motivation. Ability to work in a team or autonomously, with flexibility and ability to handle stressful workloads and limited resources. Availability to travel frequently and on short notice to project sites. Languages French: Fluency (mandatory). English: Excellent oral and written proficiency (mandatory).
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