MHPSS Coordinator
International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is a global, nonprofit, humanitarian aid organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering by providing emergency medical services, as well as healthcare training and development programs, to those affected by disaster, disease or conflict

 


 Supervisor: Coordinator Country Technical Program Management
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Darfur Region-Genina
 Closing Date: 13 Sept 2026

 
 Background:

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.

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

 

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator will oversee all MHPSS programming for the country’s response and will manage the MHPSS team as well as monitor IMC’s partnership with local partners for the implementation of various MHPSS projects.



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without
  • reasonable accommodation. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of
  • work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
  • Coordinate the MHPSS programming for the country, including strategy development and monitoring of
  • multiple projects.
  • Manage the MHPSS team, including field-based MHPSS managers, psychiatrists, and national MHPSS staff;
  • support with team building, performance reviews, and professional development of staff
  • Closely work with local NGO partner(s) and relevant government focal points for the implementation and
  • monitoring of MHPSS projects
  • Provide continual technical guidance and support for MHPSS-related training and supervision as needed.
  • national trainers to roll out trainings
  • Support the development of MHPSS referral pathways with partner NGO(s) and external service providers to
  • strengthen links to available MHPSS- and Protection-related services
  • In collaboration with local partners, engage community leaders, community-based organizations, and other
  • service providers in supporting beneficiaries to access MHPSS services as well as ensuring their feedback for
  • quality monitoring and accountability
  • Lead the development of MHPSS-related IEC materials

Oversee monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS programming, and development of M&E tools and collection and analysis of program data · Prepare MHPSS reporting on a regular basis, as the focal point for the MHPSS team · Work closely with support departments to support program administration and the logistical implementation of activities in program sites · Implement the project in line with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with IMC’s Technical Unit Global Mental Health Advisor for development and review of training materials and reports. · Coordinate regularly with other sectors’ teams for integrated approach to activities and trainings · Mainstream MHPSS within IMC across sectors, and with partners and service providers · 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.


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

  • Typically, a 4-year University degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and
  • experience may be substituted as appropriate
  • Typically, 7+ years of relevant and progressive experience working in mental health related field, including
  • minimum of 4 years of professional experience coordinating MHPSS projects in humanitarian settings
  • The qualified candidate will be a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist,
  • or psychiatric nurse) with experience in MHPSS program coordination
  • 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 and the relevant local language.

Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps

As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building

self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of

Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and

standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and

Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse.

International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work

environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and

maintain professional, respectful working relationships.

International Medical Corps prioritize safeguarding the populations with whom we work

from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of

trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of

crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including

making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and

holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support

International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly

the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve.

As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the

primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical

principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are

required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our

Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against

whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these

Protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment

or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all

employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary

transactions. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to

International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.

Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.


How to Apply:

 

If you are interested and meeting needed minimum requirements highlighted in the advertisement JD details, please submit your applications, C.V, qualifications & experience certificates, national card, birth certificate, at IMC Genina Office, or via Sudan job website before Sept 13th, 2026, the written test will be conducted at IMC Genina Office. 

 

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transactions. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.




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