MHPSS Intern

About International Medical CorpsOrganizationBackground: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.To learn more about our mission, visit our websitehttps://internationalmedicalcorps.org/who-we-are.Job DescriptionJob Purpose:The MHPSS Intern will gain practical learning experience in Mental Health and PsychosocialSupport(MHPSS)withinahumanitarian/developmentorganization.The internship is designed to provide exposure to MHPSS services, psychosocial support approaches, community-based activities, referral mechanisms, and basic MHPSS programming standards under the guidance of the MHPSS/Protection team.Thisroleisprimarilydevelopmentalandlearning-oriented,providingtheinternwith opportunitiestoobserve,support,andlearnfromMHPSSactivitieswhiledevelopingpracticalknowledgeandskillsinhumanitarianMHPSSprogramming.Main Duties andResponsibilities:Bytheendoftheinternship,theinternisexpectedto:•UnderstandcoreMentalHealthandPsychosocialSupport(MHPSS)principlesand humanitarian MHPSS standards.•Gainknowledgeofbasicpsychosocialsupportapproaches,includingPsychological First Aid (PFA) and supportive communication.•LearnhowMHPSSservices,referrals,andcasesupportmechanismsfunctionwithin a humanitarian setting.•DeveloppracticalskillsinsupportingMHPSSactivities,trainingcoordination, documentation, and reporting.•Understandtheimportanceofconfidentiality,informedconsent,safereferrals,and ethical principles when providing MHPSS support.•Gain exposure to community-based MHPSS activities and approaches that promote well-being, coping, resilience, and social support.KeyLearning&SupportActivitiesadministrative:·AssistthedepartmentwithorganizingandmanagementoftheSharePoint and online filing including project documents,·Supportthedepartmentwithadministrativenecessitiesincludingfollowing up with HR, travel authorization, finance, logistics, security.·Supportwithschedulingbi-weeklyintra-teamcoordinationmeetings,·LiaisewiththePSCsinthefieldandsharenoteswiththecoordinationteam in Kabul.Technical:·Assistinpreparationofpresentation,training,meetingminutesinviewoftheoccasion.·Support the psychosocial counsellors in monitoring tools and training remotelyunderthesupportandsupervisionofMHPSScoordinationteaminKabul.·Keeptrackoftheprojectachievementanddraftbasicstatisticalanalysisoftheprojectachievementsinaspreadsheet.Performany other duties in line with the classification and requisite of theposition.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 and 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.SafeguardingIt is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly crisis-affected 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 RequirementsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science discipline, such as Education, Psychology, Social Work, from a recognized university in Afghanistan.(2020-2026)Compentency:-Stronginterpersonal,networking,andcommunicationskills.-AbilitytoworkwithMs.Officepackage(e.g.word,excel)-Speakingskills:English(Mandatory),Dariand/orPashto-DesiretocontinueinthefieldofMHPSSandmotivationto learnRequirementsEducation: Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science discipline, such as Education, Psychology, Social Work, from a recognized university in Afghanistan.Experience: Not required

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