Psychiatrist - International Medical Corps

Number of position: 1

Location: Tripoli

Deadline: 20/10/2019

Date needed ASAP

Introduction

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK 

Tasks include, but are not limited to, the fllowing
Conduct 3 days weekly (15hr/wk) job at health facilities to deliver clinical consultations

Working within the framework of WHO & IMC guidelines

Provide individual counseling session with the severe cases that may need higher level of intervention

Provide on call based psychiatric consultations and appropriate treatment in case of emergency

Consult with MHPSS Specialist on all job duties and responsibilities

Ensure documentation of the visits and provide a regular written update regarding activities conducted including all supervision forms

Ensures patient confidentiality

Support the integration of mental health at the health facility level and providing feedback to clinic and IMC management

Support the integration of the MH services at different IMC community development centers, detention centers, PHC as well as MMUs

Support implementation and ensure the effectiveness of referral pathways to higher level specialized mental health care

Attend and participate regular country program and feedback meetings as scheduled

Follow security protocols including travel request submission to security focal point and supervisor

Follow up the supplies of psychotropic medications to the targeted health facilities

Liaise with IMC Health Technical Unit MHPSS team by way of the MHPSS Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS

Holds a degree in medicine with specialization in psychiatry and holds current license/registration to practice

Has a minimum 3 years’ clinical skills and experience in mental health and/or management of MNS disorders

Skills and experience with administrative aspects of managing MNS disorders, including record keeping, follow-ups

Strong organizational and supervisory skills

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Diplomatic and able to network and build good working relationships

Able to provide feedback/reports regarding work -related activities

LANGUAGE SKILLS

A good command of verbal and written English is required

Email your CV and Cover letter to Libya-Recruitment@InternationalMedicalCorps.org indicating in the subject the position. Very Important, write the position title in the email subject before submitting

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