International Medical Corps Careers in South Sudan

International Medical Corps 17-189: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist Jobs in South Sudan


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Actively lead or participate in coordination mechanisms in the area (e.g. Health, general coordination, potential MHPSS coordination group) and advocate for principles of IASC MHPSS guidelines.
  • Identify and train local mental health officers and refugee staff/volunteers in community outreach, mental health case management, follow-up and mental health promotion
  • Provide training in the identification and non-pharmacological management of priority mental health condition to general health staff in line with WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines in coordination with project MHPSS coordinator (psychiatrist)
  • Engage trained staff and volunteers in on the job mentoring and supervision
  • Provide mental health and psychosocial support services along with health staff as needed

    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.
  • The qualified candidate will have a master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work, Psychiatry, mental health care etc.).
  • 3+ years experience working on MHPSS programs, preferably in humanitarian settings
  • Training and supervision experience required
  • Strong organizational and supervisory skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
  • Ability to work in difficult environment under very basic living conditions (refugee camp setting)
  • Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources
  • A good command of verbal and written English, Arabic a plus

    How to Apply:

    For more information and job application details, see; International Medical Corps 17-189: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist Jobs in South Sudan

    Closing date: 05 Jul 2017




    International Medical Corps 17-199: GBV Program Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

    Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

  • 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 and response to emergencies.
  • 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.

    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.

    Qualifications:

    Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study preferred
    • Minimum five – seven years of field experience, including experience in GBV program management and protection/GBV coordination
    • Experience with proposal writing, reporting and
    M&E
    • Experience working with income generating activities preferred
    • Experience working with implementing partners preferred
    • Relevant regional experience strongly preferred
    • Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently
    • Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team
    • Strong communication skills, both oral and written

    Language Skills:

    • English fluency required
    • Arabic proficiency will be an added advantage

    How to Apply:


    For more information and job application details, see; International Medical Corps 17-199: GBV Program Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

    Closing date: 05 Jul 2017




    International Medical Corps 17-200: GBV Program Manager Jobs in South Sudan

    Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

    Job purpose

  • The primary function of the GBV Manager is to provide technical and mangerial guidance for successful implementation of GBV prevention and response activities of International Medical Corps in various sites.
  • He/she will also be responsible for managing donor relations and country-level representation.

    Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

    Program Planning
    • Work closely with the GBV Program Coordinator and senior management team when necessary to ensure achievement of GBV program goals.
    • Provide strategic direction and undertake analysis of GBV trends, gaps in services, and IMC’s capacities to better address needs
    • Contribute to program design and oversee the preparation of concept notes and proposals
    • Contribute to ongoing programmatic assessments and ensure continuous improvement within the GBV programme

    Coordination:

    • Participate and contribute to the GBV working group and protection working group
    • Do advocacy for gaps and needs in the field in appropriate fora

    Human Resources Management

    • Assist in recruitment and support of qualified program staff as needed
    • Promote support strategies for staff, including principles of self-care
    • Fill in for program managers as needed during any periods of extended absence, including support and supervision of program teams
    Security
    • Comply with security protocols and policies
    • Consider security implications of all program activities, carefully reviewing new initiatives with program teams

    Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Social Work, Sociology, gender, Public Health, International
  • Development or other relevant field of study or equivalent experience
  • Three to five years experience in GBV program design and implementation, including at least one year of international, humanitarian experience
    Supervisory experience.
  • Relevant regional experience strongly preferred.

    Language Skills:

    · English fluency required
    · Arabic proficiency will be an added advantage

    How to Apply:

    For more information and job application details, see; International Medical Corps 17-200: GBV Program Manager Jobs in South Sudan

    Closing date: 05 Jul 2017




    International Medical Corps 17-209: Program Manager Jobs in South Sudan

    Essential Responsibilities

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation

    Program Management

  • Work closely with the Program Coordinator field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grants
    Analyze data gathered and propose alternative strategies of program implementation
  • Compile monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring statistics are correct and on time

    Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development and/or in a relevant field of study
  • Three years experience in program design and evaluation, of which at least one year in developing countries or resource deprived environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    How to Apply:

    For more information and job application details, see; International Medical Corps 17-209: Program Manager Jobs in South Sudan

    Closing date: 05 Jul 2017

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