Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant 12-258

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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 underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest 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.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
International Medical Corps is providing health and MHPSS services to refugees residing in the Shousha camp on the Tunisian border with Libya.

ESSENTIAL JOBS DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK

1. Deliver a comprehensive assessment of PSS activities in Shousha camp
2. Design and implement community based PSS training to psychologists, PSS workers, and other relevant actors in Shousha camp with proper follow-up.
3. Assist in the facilitation of workshops in order to establish proper referral pathways for individuals needing mental health or psychosocial support.
4. Establish documentation and filing procedures and protocols for MHPSS services in Shousha camp, including referral documents to track service user movement between MHPSS and other service providers.
5. Assist in the establishment of bi-weekly coordination meetings of Shousha camp mental health and psychosocial support actors.
6. Establish PSS support activities in the form of recreational and educational activities and events, community outreach and awareness raising