IMC recruits 01 MHPSS Coordinator
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 areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high 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.
Background The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) confirmed its tenth outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) on August 1, 2018, just days after the Equateur Province EVD outbreak ended. The National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB) completed the sequencing of the virus’s genome and has determined that the new outbreak, in North Kivu and Ituri, is not linked to the Equateur Province outbreak. The Ministry of Health (MoH), as of September 23, 2018, has reported 150 cases of hemorrhagic fever, with 119 confirmed as EVD and 31 probable cases of EVD. There has been a total of 100 reported deaths, out of which 69 were confirmed EVD deaths in this outbreak. Job Purpose Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director of Emergency Response, the Mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS) Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the integration of mental health into primary health care service delivery in the Ebola Treatment Center (ETC) for patients and community members especially family members of victims in line with WHO and IASC Standard MHPSS Guidelines. The MHPSS Specialist will provide training and capacity development opportunities for national staffs likewise coordinate with the Program Director and Medical Director to ensure successful integration of MHPSS services in IMC operations within Emergency Response Zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Main Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Code of Conduct It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
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Town/City | Mangina |
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Experience / Qualifications | Qualification
Experience & Competencies
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. |
Experience | 0 to 3 years |
Positions | Other |
Areas of activity | Health |
Country | Africa, DR Congo |
How to apply | https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx?adata=ELkNKreRmwkWiAGD1cCDhl%2bVypDvDYA0pJStZaXamawQRg%2bSt7OBG55L%2bhm3ELUJMRdaaJPopD7qs6Ow6sq1sBqXGusrDIK6%2fyaGAHPNlbcvZRsBWwDsLiZedSz6HPbbjXUWVnPHqyg4BZRVjmTM470tBq8QUc71nHv%2fpNSEMohQPvp7UjstQs5e5WnLi7MaDw%3d%3d |
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