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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer to lead the technical implementation of mental health strategies in humanitarian settings. The ideal candidate should have a background in psychology, relevant experience in emergency settings, and the ability to coordinate clinical teams effectively.
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Job Summary
The Senior Mental Health Officer leads the technical implementation of the IRC's mental health component nationally, ensuring clinical quality and system strengthening in humanitarian contexts.
Responsibilities include designing standard operating procedures, supervising clinical psychologists, and leading technical committees to review diagnoses and therapeutic plans.
The role requires coordinating with Protection and WPE areas to ensure safe interventions while analyzing data to guide decision-making at municipal, departmental, and national levels.
Matching Summary
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer to lead the technical implementation of mental health strategies in humanitarian settings. The ideal candidate should have a background in psychology, relevant experience in emergency settings, and the ability to coordinate clinical teams effectively.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Professional degree in Psychology
mhGAP application experience
3 years international NGO experience
Clinical mental health intervention design
SOP development for health programs
Case review and clinical committee leadership
Nice-to-have
Strong analytical skills for epidemiological trends
Experience with 'do no harm' protection protocols
Ability to lead national coordination meetings
Positive attitude and team collaboration skills
Knowledge of local territory mental health context
Key Requirements
Psychology professional degree
3 years experience in NGOs or international agencies