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Job Title: MH GAP Trainer
Contract type: SSA.
Duty Station: Syria/ Raqqa.
Number of Vacancies: 1.
Application Closing Date: June 30, 2026, till 4:00 PM.
Assignment Purpose: The trainer’s role is to build the capacities of mental health and psychosocial support service
staff, as well as healthcare workers affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Health, on the Mental Health Gap Action
Programme (mhGAP) guidelines. This includes developing the skills of 25 trainees in the effective use of these guidelines,
enabling them to provide psychotropic medication services to patients in need of mental health care, in addition to
applying appropriate referral mechanisms.
ً Conduct a five-day intensive training course for twenty-five (25) trainees on the mhGAP guidelines.
• Provide post-training supervision at a rate of eight (4) sessions per month over a period of three (3) months,
totaling twenty-four (12) supervision sessions. Each session will last two (2) hours.
• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge and skills improvement.
• Submit a comprehensive training report covering methodology, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.
• Facilitate a debriefing session with the program supervisor to present key observations and actionable
recommendations.
• Prepare and adapt training materials, including presentations, handouts, and case studies, in alignment with
mhGAP modules.
• Apply interactive and participatory training methodologies such as role plays, group discussions, and clinical
simulations.
• Monitor trainee engagement and performance throughout the training and supervision period and adapt
approaches as needed.
• Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to trainees on the practical application of mhGAP guidelines.
• Document challenges encountered during the training and supervision phases and provide evidence-based
recommendations to address them.
• Ensure that all training activities are implemented in line with mhGAP standards, IMC protocols, and relevant
international humanitarian guidelines.
Medical doctor specialized in psychiatry, with a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in prescribing
and managing psychotropic medications.
• Certified mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (HIG) trainer with proven experience in training healthcare
personnel.
• Extensive clinical experience in mental health and psychiatric settings.
• Recognition as a trainer by the World Health Organization (WHO) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing capacity-building programs for healthcare workers at
primary and secondary healthcare levels.• Strong expertise in diagnosing and managing common and severe mental health disorders in line with international
evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Proven experience in providing technical supervision to multidisciplinary medical and psychosocial teams, including
support for complex clinical cases.
• Practical experience in integrating mental health services into primary healthcare and strengthening referral
pathways.
• Strong ability to assess training needs and develop tailored capacity-building interventions to address identified
gaps.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and training skills, including leading workshops and conducting clinical
simulations.
• Prior experience working with international organizations, with a solid understanding of donor requirements,
reporting standards, and compliance procedures.
❖ 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 prioritizes 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.
❖ About us:
Humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and
relief and development programs.
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.
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction.
If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the
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.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
This position is urgently required, and recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the vacancy may be filled before the closing date.
➢ Note: If the required number of applicants is met, the link may be closed before the end of the time given
for the advertisement
A First Responder Since 1984
A preeminent first responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those struck by conflict, disaster and disease—no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions—working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance. After the emergency has passed and our disaster-relief effort has ended, we shift from emergency medical response to long-term medical support and training. We provide resources and training to help local staff provide a range of services—including healthcare, food, water and sanitation support—to their communities.