Спеціаліст/ка з психічного здоров’я
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
Summary of Assigned Duties:
1. Contribute to the assessment of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs, resources and capacities within the country and planning and implementing response to the needs identified.
2. Assist in planning, introducing, development, monitoring and evaluation of mental health services in both specialized and non-specialized settings.
3. Promote an inter-sectoral, multi-layered and coordinated approach in the area of MHPSS in emergencies and promote “do no harm” principles.
4. Work with counterparts in the Ministry of Health, National Coordination Center for Mental Health and other national and local entities/institutions to improve the capacity in the MHPSS response
and strengthening mental health system and services.
5. Provide technical support to partner civil society organizations and other entities, on MHPSS activities.
6. Prepare technical briefing notes, reports, information products and content on mental health topics.
7. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
RECRUITMENT PROFILE
Educational Qualifications:
Essential: University degree (Bachelor’s level) in social or medical sciences, or related field.
Desirable: Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Project Management or related field. Specialized training or certification in (a) public health (b) clinical psychology or psychiatry and/or (c) MHPSS in emergency and humanitarian crises (d) mental health project management.
Experience:
Essential: At least two years of relevant experience working in the area of health, social work, public health, mental health, MHPSS in emergencies or related field.
Desirable: Experience working in the area of humanitarian and/or emergency response and recovery context. Experience working in WHO, other UN agencies, international non-governmental organizations or recognized humanitarian organizations.
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian.
