MHPSS Manager

Who we are?

IDA is an international independent non-governmental organization providing medical and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics regardless of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. IDA was founded in 2012 by Syrian doctors from Aleppo in response to the healthcare and humanitarian crisis in Syria.

IDA Syria is the main healthcare provider in the Northern Aleppo/Syria area, working closely with 500,000 IDPs and 700,000 host communities through 20 healthcare facilities and other health and nutrition projects

During the last year, IDA has provided 1.2 million services in Heath, Nutrition, WaSH, and Camp Management

Job Purpose:

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Manager oversees MHPSS programming within the country and will work closely with local partners to implement MHPSS projects.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the MHPSS programming for the country
• Manage the MHPSS team, supervise activities and build capacity, support with team-building, performance reviews, and professional development of staff.
• Regular coordination and program status updating with Program Director and Country Director.
• Manage and coordinate all program related legal requirement in collaboration with Grants and Contracts Management Department.
• Closely work with national implementing partners and relevant government focal points for the implementation and monitoring of MHPSS projects.
• Provide continual technical guidance and support for MHPSS-related trainings and supervision as needed.
• Be closely involved with partners and review the national mental health treatment protocol and a revision of the free drug list for psychotropic medication.
• Represent IDA MHPSS on a national level with stakeholders and key government officials.
• Conduct field visits regularly for monitoring and evaluation, relationship building, capacity building and service quality assurance.
• Oversee all program activities and their timely and clinically sound conduction and facilitation, providing input where necessary.
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of psychotropic medication with the logistics and finance department and local partners and government agencies.
• Ensure functioning of adequate monitoring systems for the use of psychotropic medication, coordinate with implementing partners.
• Support and advise the functioning of MHPSS referral pathways with partner NGO(s) and external service providers.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS programming, and development of M&E tools and collection and analysis of program data.
• Oversee internal and external MHPSS reporting on a regular basis and ensure quality of reporting.
• Work closely with support departments to support program administration and the logistical implementation of activities in program sites.
• Manage the program budget for MHPSS and coordinate with the finance department regularly.
• Coordinate regularly with other teams, including Health, RH/GBV and Nutrition, for integrated approach to activities and trainings.
• Implement the project in line with IDA and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with IDA's Technical Unit Global Mental Health Advisor for development and review of training materials and reports.
• Participate in MHPSS coordination meetings for information sharing, collaboration with partners, referral mechanisms, and advocacy for best practices and IASC MHPSS guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Qualifications:

• Typically, a 4-year University degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
• The qualified candidate is a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical social worker, or psychiatrist) with experience in MHPSS program management and coordination.
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant and progressive experience working in mental health related field, including minimum of 2 years of professional experience managing and coordinating MHPSS projects in humanitarian settings.
• Knowledgeable in and experience following IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergencies and international best practices on the integration of MHPSS into primary health care settings.
• Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment, design, and delivery of responses to pre-existing and emergency-induced MHPSS needs.
• Training experience required; capacity and proven track record in national staff and partner training and capacity-building.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Honest, hardworking and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within different cultural environments
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team structure or independently, flexible, and can cope with stressful workload
• An excellent command of verbal and written English
• Complying with IDA Code of Conduct and PSEA Policy

Independent Doctors Association does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse. And is committed to acting professionally and ethically. Independent Doctors Association is zero tolerable with any SEA case, IDA is creating the best environment to make sure that all staff have understood SEA and how to report in case there is any suspected case