Senior Supervisor of the Department of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS Supervisor) in International Medical Corps

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International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and alleviating suffering due to conducting educational trainings in the field of health care and providing assistance and development programs. The International Medical Corps was founded in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses and is a private, voluntary, non-political and non-denominational organization. The organization's mission is to improve the quality of life through essential health interventions and related activities aimed at developing and replicating local capacity in underserved communities around the world. By offering training and medical assistance to the local population and medical assistance to the people at highest risk, as well as flexibility to help respond quickly to emergencies, the International Medical Corps is dedicated to rebuilding damaged health systems and helping them to recover self-sufficiency  

International Medical Corps is currently looking for a Senior Supervisor of the Department of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS Supervisor) in Kyiv.

Job Description

The Senior Supervisor of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support will be responsible for the technical direction and supervision of psychologists, case managers and psychological support workers involved in the implementation of the program. The main task of this role is to ensure the quality and effectiveness of mental health and psychosocial support services provided to people affected by crisis situations. 

and MMK's Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) partners, which include psychologists, case managers and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) workers. This includes conducting case reviews, providing feedback on clinical assessments and interventions, and ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards.

Capacity Building: Identify training needs and develop capacity building plans for the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team. Organize and conduct trainings, seminars and exerciseson skills development to increase the competence of team members in areas such as trauma-informed care, psychosocial support methods and cultural sensitivity.  

Program Development and Implementation: Collaborate with program managers to develop, implement and evaluate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions that meet the needs of the target group. This may include the development of individual or group counselling, support groups, community-based interventions and psychoeducational initiatives in close collaboration with Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) professionals.

Monitoring and Evaluation : Monitor and analyze collected data on service delivery, outcomes, and customer satisfaction levels to inform decision-making and improve program effectiveness.

Report to the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist (MHPSS), and the head of the program. 

Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the manager.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed herein reflect the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily exhaustive. 

Minimum requirements

• Higher education in psychology, social work, counseling or related fields (required). 
• Certified WHO instructor for the Mental Health Gaps Action Program (mhGAP) or other large-scale psychological interventions. (Preferred, but not required). An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted where appropriate. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field, years of relevant and progressive experience providing mental health services and a minimum of 2 years of experience in managing and mentoring staff. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Languages: Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian. English is an advantage. 

Desirable: 

• Experience in humanitarian response and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions. Case management experience. 
• Competence: Deep understanding of trauma-informed care principles, psychosocial support methodologies, and ethical principles of working with vulnerable populations. 

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If this is a supervisory position, you should set an example of ethical behavior through your own behavior and supervision of workthat of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to comply with the standards set out in the code of conduct and ethics; monitor compliance of subordinate employees; ensure compliance with the International Medical Corps code of conduct and ethics and policies, including safety policies and protection against humiliation, bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace, consistently and fairly; support employees who raise such issues or concerns in good faith. 

Safety

All staff share a responsibility and commitment to the safety and protection of the population we work with, including particularly vulnerable adults and children. This includes protecting against the following behavior by our employees or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; labor exploitation, neglect or violence against children, adults at risk or LGBT representatives; any form of human trafficking. 

Equal Opportunity

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

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