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Country » DRC

Behavior Change Communications Specialist

Responsibilities:

Support team to strengthen ongoing efforts and BCC campaigns addressing gender-based violence

Work with local stakeholders (CBOs, partner organizations, local, regional and national officials) to coordinate cohesive and integrated BCC strategies, reinforcing these partners’ capacities to plan, develop and implement high-quality BCC campaigns beyond the scope of International Medical Corps’ GBV program

Coordinate closely with IMC team focused on multi-sectoral response to survivors of GBV. Prevention efforts should reflect evolving challenges faced by communities and survivors.

Coordinate closely with the IMC M&E team to shape strategies according to lessons learned from trends analyses and program evaluations

Build capacity of team and local partners to lead participatory BCC processes, including problem and barrier analyses and field testing of materials.

Ensure that International Medical Corps and USAID branding is included on all BCC materials and is compliant with respective institutional regulations and guidelines

Contribute substantively to program interim and final reports as required by donor and maintain regular communication with International Medical Corps headquarters staff

Participate fully and regularly in programmatic and strategic planning meetings

Plan program activities in line with budgets and develop financial pipelines in line with program implementation plans

Develop support strategies for staff and foster principles of self-care and teambuilding

Consider security implications of program activities, reviewing new initiatives with staff, partners and community members

Requirements:

Graduate degree in health promotion sciences, cross-cultural communications, public health, social work, or related field

Excellent written and oral communication skills, in both French and English (FS-3 level or higher); Swahili skills desired

At least 7 years of progressive professional experience, including experience with BCC and GBV programming

Experience working in humanitarian or development contexts. Conflict/post-conflict and Africa experience preferred.

Experience applying theories of social and behavior change

Experience with community mobilization, PLA/PRA, and different channels of communication

Experience implementing and managing USAID-funded programs

Outstanding organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Ability to analyze and interpret data and to track performance against program indicators

Ability to work effectively with a range of people

Other:

Written and oral communication skills in French and English.

Ability to work in a difficult developing country environment.

How to apply:

Application Procedure

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx, noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Closing date: 28 June 2013

Country » Libya

Physiotherapist

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.

Essential Responsibilities

Support the development of Libyan physiotherapist by:

1. Develop training programmes for local physiotherapists

2. Provide on-the-job support

3. Identify any equipment needs

Identify and train local physiotherapists to be trainers

Ensure that families are involved in rehabilitation activities

Ensure all newly operated on persons, particularly amputees, recieve treatment.

Ensure the development of a monitoring and referral system to ensure patients progress is tracked.

Help develop an outreach service for those who cannot get to the Rehabilitation Centres

Supervise physiotherapy activities in the programme.

Identify local physiotherapists to be included on a ward based programme

Ensure that daily exercise routines that patients can implement for themselves are set up.

Ensure that appropriate equipping of rehab centres with basic physiotherapy materials (balls, tables, weights, etc) and equipment.

Work with other support staff (psychologists, social workers), to ensure support groups are developed.

Ensure that on-the-job training for physiotherapists and other technical aides takes place.

Advise and work with the Rehabilitation Programme Coordinator on physiotherapy related issues.

Represent IMC on physiotherapy issues.

Ensure the production of reports and that any lessons learnt can be documented both for internal use and for possible publication.

Ensure smooth liasion with the Ministry of Health, Social Affairs, and training facilities in Libya.

The Physiotherapists will report to IMC Rehabilitation Coordinator.

Qualifications

Degree in Physiotherapy, minimum of 3-4 years experience

Experience of rotation/neurology/amputee

Experience in bio psyhcosocial approach to treatment

Experience of training, both design and implementation of training programmes.

Skilled in the prevention of disability.

CBR/outreach experience an advantage

Experience of P+O including the appropriate usage of adaptive aids

NGO experience

Experience of EC funded programmes

Experience in the MIddle East/North Africa highly desirable

Ability to think creatively and problem solve

Excellent networking and liaison skills

Ability to self-direct

Strong ability to work in a team.

Ability to work under difficult circumstances.

How to apply:

Application Procedure To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx And complete the online employment application form

Closing date: 12 July 2013

Psychosocial Specialist

Essential Responsibilities

The focus of the work is to support disabled people and their families and ensure Libyan staff recieve appropriate training and support to implement modern approaches to disability.

The Specialist will ensure the implementation of the following:

Ensure that the project goals and targets in regard to psychosocial activities are implemented and met.

Work with the local psychologist to ensure that appropriate consultations, recommendations and treatment plans are developed for those that seek support.

Ensure training needs analysis is undertaken and that psychologists (and/or other support workers) recieve up-to-date training on disability and other related issues.

Assist in the implementation of confidential documentation of treatment records (e.g. client history, intake, assessment, project notes)

Assist with setting up of peer-to-peer counseling and user groups (persons who use the centre for physiotherapy and psychosocial care)

Ensure that disabled people and their families are fully included in the decision making about any services they recieve.

Work in partnership with the physiotherapist in the centre (expat and focal) to ensure that there is harmony in treatment plans and activities.

Qualifications

MA degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or relevant.

Rehabilitation and/or psychotherapy work experience in the public or private sector.

Experience of disability, preferably both in conflict and nonconflict settings

Training experience

Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and mutldisciplinary settings, including, but not limited to, considering influence of culture, ethnicity, language, gender, age, development level, sexual orientation, social network, residence, and geographic location, socioeconomic status, and relative visibility and/or assumption of disability on atitudes and the available services.

Extensive knowledge on public mental health approach and prevention/promotion treatment and rehabilitation modles in MHPSS.

Personal qualities, including a sesnse of initiative, strong work ethics, very good communication skills, self-confidence, and committment to humanitarian issues.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English; Arabic a plus. Computer Skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.

How to apply:

Closing date: 12 July 2013

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