MHPSS Specialist

Overview

Provides technical expertise to strengthen the quality, coherence, and effectiveness of ICRC MHPSS programmes globally, and based on operational needs. Contributes to aligning field operations with ICRC strategic directions, technical standards, and programming frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and technical advice to delegations and field teams.
• Supports the implementation of global and regional MHPSS priorities.
• Contributes to the development, adaptation, and dissemination of MHPSS technical guidance, tools, and monitoring approaches.
• Promotes the integration and mainstreaming of MHPSS across ICRC responses.
• Provides technical expertise including capacity building activities on specialized mental health care, referral pathways, and collaboration with relevant health services.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and technical support to MHPSS field teams and relevant colleagues.
• Works closely with MHPSS Program Coordinator, Regional Specialists, Health and Protection colleagues, and other relevant units.
• Represents the MHPSS métier in global discussions, technical forums, and coordination platforms.

Required Experience

Typically, 12-15 years of professional experience. Minimum 2 to 5 years of clinical experience is required. Minimum 5 to 10 years of international humanitarian experience working directly is required. Valid license to practice in the country of origin or country of residence. Exposure to psychiatry in places of detention/prison is an asset. ICRC field experience is an asset. Understanding of community public health psychiatry with multidisciplinary teams is an asset.

Qualifications

Degree in Psychiatry or Clinical Psychology is required. Training or experience in MHPSS in humanitarian context is required. Training in public health is an asset. Familiar with results-based management / logical framework tools is an asset.

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