MHPSS Trainer (PM+ &Thinking Healthy)

Job Location:
Nationality: National
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As Per IMC Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: IMC-JLD-HRD-0677
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Jalalabad
Organization: International Medical Corps
Years of Experience: Minimum of 1 years of professional experience in organizing training and conducting clinical/supportive supervisions
Contract Duration: Project Base
Gender: Male/Female
Education: The qualified candidate will be a mental health professional (BA of psychologist, clinical/counseling psychologist, clinical social worker, Psychiatrist).
Close date: 2024-08-14
About International Medical Corps:
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare 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 healthcare to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated healthcare systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
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Job Description:
Job Purpose
The PM+ trainer will closely work with MHPSS officer, and MHPSS specialist, Counselors, and Site Managers and will be responsible for managing/supporting the MHPSS component of the project in the targeted province/ areas, including capacity building of the field staff, and Monitoring/Supervision with on-the-job coaching/training of the field staff and coordination with relevant stakeholders for services mapping and referral pathway.
Main Duties & 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.

Develop a detailed training and supervision plan for the trained PM+ & Thinking Healthy participants.

Provide initial and refresher in-person training for the non-specialized counsellors with the PM+ & Thinking Healthy training guide, its contents, and underlying principles.

Delivering engaging and informative sessions on PM+ & Thinking Healthy content, application, and training techniques through facilitating practical exercises, case discussions, and role-plays to enhance participants’ understanding and skills.

Ensure that participants are equipped adequately with the required skills and knowledge to provide ongoing support to the beneficiaries and provide ongoing support and guidance to participants during and after the training program.

Incorporate interactive training methodologies and adult learning practice alongside with regular supervision of the trained participants.

Assessing participants’ knowledge and skills through pre- and post-training evaluations.

Developing a comprehensive training report highlighting key outcomes, recommendations, and areas for improvement.

Conduct in person and remote supervision & support group and individual learning for the field staff to practice the learnings of the training throughout the project life.

Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Organizational Responsibilities
Policy Adherence

Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

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

Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the 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

Safeguarding
It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.
Job Requirements:
Education Required:
The qualified candidate will be a mental health professional (BA of psychologist, clinical/counseling psychologist, clinical social worker, Psychiatrist).
Experience:
Minimum of 1 years of professional experience in organizing training and conducting clinical/supportive supervisions
Competency

Demonstrated mental health and psychosocial support expertise, focusing on humanitarian settings.

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the WHO Problem Management Plus (PM+) & thinking Healthy intervention and its training guide.

Proven experience in conducting Training of Trainers programs, preferably on mental health interventions.

Strong facilitation and training skills, with the ability to engage and motivate participants.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Experience working with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

Fluency in English, and Pashto required.

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