Re advertisement MHPSS Case Manager/Female – Erbil – 34740

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JOB SUMMARY:

The MHPSS Case Manager will provide psychological and social support, such as basic counseling, to refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable host community members at the primary healthcare clinics, and community-based settings at field level in Kasnazan, Mamzawa, Daratu, Shawes and Koya districts in Erbil governorate on a rotation basis, according to the needs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete intake assessments using IMC’s Iraq Mental Health Case Management Toolkit which includes, mental health case management forms, to be followed according to the case management approach and IASC guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of case/beneficiaries’ files on daily basis and report the client files to the line manager through the DHIS2 platform.
• Work with all mental health patients seen by at least two members of the Mental Health Case Management team to fill in the care plans that will be reviewed jointly with the beneficiary and the Case Management team every 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months. In case of an emergency, it shall be reviewed at the end of the first and the third month.
• Work closely with members of the Mental Health Case Management team (Clinical Psychologist, and Psychiatrist) to develop and follow up on the intervention plans.
• Conduct mapping of services in areas of operations (where the MHPSS Case Manager is allocated) and document it in the Referral Matrix for use to ensure accurate referrals. Update the Referral Matrix every three weeks.
• The MHPSS Case Manager will be an essential source of providing accurate referrals and ensure adequate follow up of all cases referred, including recommendations to be provided before making referral of patients to the nearest MH Hospital when needed upon consultation with the IMC’s Psychologist and/or Psychiatrist, alongside MHPSS Officer, and document the client files accordingly.
• Conduct awareness raising on MHPSS, basic counseling, group support and household visits, and document it.
  8. Prepare and conduct psychoeducation sessions for mental health cases and their respective family members using the relevant forms and MHPSS booklets developed and approved by IMC Iraq’s MHPSS Technical Unit.
• Prepare and support the provision of mental health awareness-raising sessions for individuals and groups at the PHCCs and local community centers at field level using the relevant forms and background documentation developed and approved by IMC’s Iraq MHPSS Technical Unit.
• Comprehend, fully understand, and be committed to IMC’s Mental Health Case Management Model.
• Promote and introduce International Medical Corps (IMC) mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to institutions, centers, PHCCs, and individuals.
• Prepare and submit reports to line manager on a weekly basis.
• Attend trainings organized by IMC and/or other organizations when such trainings are planned and implemented.
• Prepare, take-part, and document minutes of case management technical team meetings.
• Co-facilitate trainings on Psychological First Aid (PFA), and Detection and Referral of Mental Health Cases, among other topics when and/or where needed.
• Offer mentorship and on-the-job training for partners’ staff and other stakeholders, when or where needed.
• Report directly to IMC’s MHPSS Officer for Erbil.
• Provide guidance to IMC’s Community Outreach Workers who provide information about services available in the operational areas to clients and/or community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Please send your English CV to the IMC email:

hr-iraq@InternationalMedicalCorps.org

Please indicate the code of the position (34740) in the Subject line.

CVs without the subject line “34740” will not be considered.

• • Links to CVs will not be taken into consideration.

  • The deadline will be December 01, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (Iraq time).
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the application process may close before the stated deadline.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• * Note:- please send your national ID, and certificates attached in the application email as well.

  *A bank account will be requested from the selected candidate

 CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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