Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Supervisor

The MHPSS Supervisor’s function is to support the MHPSS coordination in the implementation, monitoring, control and supervision of activities related to the various aspects of MHPSS of the different IMC projects.

A. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

Under the supervision of the MHPSS Manager/Coordinator and in line with national and international best practice guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support, the role of the MHPSS Supervisor will be to:

1. Support MHPSS coordination in the design of MHPSS activities and MHPSS-related aspects of IMC.

2. In collaboration and harmony with CP and GBV supervisors, plan and adapt multi-sectoral content relevant to beneficiaries.

3. Ensure the implementation and supervision of MHPSS interventions on the ground in the different sites, including orientation on the roles and activities of social workers.

4. Organize and facilitate weekly team meetings to support and strengthen the administrative, technical and interpersonal skills of MHPSS workers, including remote supervision via WhatsApp;

5. Ensure collaboration and involvement of committees and traditional leaders to foster community ownership and sustainability of activities;

6. Contribute to the drafting of terms of reference and ensure adequate monitoring of MHPSS activities, including weekly and monthly reports, database and supply plan;

7. Participate in the training and capacity building of staff and beneficiaries;

8. Participate in weekly and monthly meetings that the MHPSS program is associated with, with or on behalf of the MHPSS coordination, including protection case management meetings, camp management meetings, etc.

9. Set up and plan the themes of the psycho-educational activities of sensitization of the community, on the basis of the information provided by the community intermediaries and the social workers;

10. Perform any other important activity requested by his superiors, within the limits of his abilities and rights.

B. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology or child psychology, or at least in psychology. If not, a degree in social sciences, with proven experience in mental health in a humanitarian context and for a similar position;
• Minimum knowledge of internationally recommended intervention guides for the deployment of MHPSS activities;
• Mastery of the basics of at least two psychotherapy techniques, including an individual technique and a group technique;
• Experience of at least 3 years in MHPSS interventions in the health sector and with children, women and families;
• Cameroonian nationality;
• Minimal knowledge of the principles of humanitarian intervention;
• Relatively good knowledge of computer tools and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and for long hours in low resource environments; in a multi-ethnic environment;
• Interest in continuing education and professional development;
• A minimum knowledge of written or spoken English would be a plus;
• Experience working with a non-governmental organization and/or with refugees is an advantage;

C. TRAINING / CAPACITY BUILDING:

Advocate and plan professional development for yourself and any staff you supervise;

• Security:

Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies;

• Ethical Conduct of IMC Staff :

International Medical Corps maintains a code of standards of conduct that governs the performance of its employees engaged in the awarding and administration of contracts. No employee, officer or agent shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract funded by donor funds if there is a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict arises when the employee, officer or agent, immediate family member, partner or organization that employs or is about to employ any of the parties listed above, has a financial or other interest in the business selected for the award. Officers, employees or agents of IMC shall not solicit or accept gratuities, favors or anything else of monetary value from contractors or parties to sub-agreements. These standards provide for disciplinary action in the event of violations of these standards by officers, employees or agents of IMC.

• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

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

• Code of Conduct :

Depending on the position, the candidate must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of and adhere to International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards. standards.

If in a supervisory position, role model ethical behavior through own conduct and supervision of the work of others; ensure that those reporting to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; monitor the compliance of those you supervise; apply the International Medical Corps Code of Conduct and Ethics and policies, including the Safeguard Policy and the Protection Against Harassment, Bullying, and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fair; support employees who, in good faith, raise questions or concerns.

• Safeguarding:

It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all staff to safeguard and protect the populations we work with, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes protection against the following behaviors by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, at-risk adults or LGBTI people; and any form of human trafficking. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which may involve conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see,

• Equal opportunity:

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age , disability or veteran status.

***International Medical Corps does not solicit any fees, payments, or other monetary transactions from job applicants. If you are the subject of any financial solicitation in connection with this recruitment, please contact International Medical Corps at the website:*** www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com .

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