Syrian Expatriate Medical Association
Role Purpose:
Under the hierarchical supervision of the Programs Director and Protection Coordinator in Turkey, you will provide technical support and guidance to the whole MHPSS and PS team in the development and the implementation of mental health and psycho-social support activities. You will also contribute to the development of operational strategies for Turkey and Syria.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise and support psychological support workers in health care centers
Identify training needs of the team and partners team in terms of PSS and community-based programming, and develop the capacity building plan
Provide training and coaching to the team and partner’s staff;
Detection and Referral
Group Interventions
PM+
Basic PSS
Other needed training
In collaboration with MHGAP Supervisor, promote an integrated approach to the programs both in Syria and Turkey.
Conduct a needs assessment in the MHPSS centers to provide a diagnosis and propose a capacity-building plan for the program teams
Write assessment, evaluation and surveys reports and make the necessary recommendations
Design, assess and evaluate appropriate community-based psycho-social activities
Assist in developing quality control (appropriate methodologies, data collection techniques for assessments, indicators, and evaluations) of community-based psycho-social activities.
Organize and conduct case discussions and other supervision activities to provide support and guidance to the field teams ensuring the quality of services delivered.
Develop a system for staff well-being that includes staff care, caring for each other and how to improve the staff working environment.
Following up the quality of service of all activities.
Following up and support Mental Health Center Team.
Provide technical support in designing programs of Community Health activities
Representing SEMA in meetings Any other duties assigned by line manager when required
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies:
A university degree in a Sociology or Counseling psychology.
At least 5 years of experience in a similar position and duties in NGOs or INGOs
Ability to take initiative and work without supervision.
People management skills that include diplomacy
Ability to work with diverse people, communities, and cultures, with an understanding of cultural awareness practices.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint),
Excellent communication skills
Excellent skills in English and Arabic
Key Performance Indicators:
Timely and quality technical advice and support
Leadership skills
Quality reports and other strategic documents drafted and submitted in a timely manner
Timely and quality knowledge products
Service and work Quality
Strong relationships with various partners
SEMA is well represented in important meetings on topics related to expertise
Competencies
– Core Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect
Team Spirit
Persistence
Respect for Diversity
– Core Competencies:
Displays positive attitude
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication; Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others
Leading by Example
Client Orientation
SEMA Offers:
A challenging and exciting position in a positive and professional environment.
If needed, SEMA will support in obtaining a work permit.
Fixed term contract 42.5 h/per week with possibility of extension based on performance and available budget.
On-the-job training and orientation opportunities.
Opportunity to take initiative and release your ideas and plans.
Passionate team to work with.
PSEA, Discrimination, Abuse and Harassment Policies
SEMA explicitly prohibits and will not tolerate any forms of discrimination, abuse, exploitation, harassment, violations (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. Employees of SEMA and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, abuse or exploitation (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside SEMA as we consider involvement of humanitarian workers in acts of sexual exploitation and abuse or any other kind of discrimination is a grave violation of our responsibility to do no harm and to protect people affected by crises.
Child Protection Policy
Child abuse in all its forms is unacceptable to SEMA, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its activities. SEMA is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance appr
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