Sierra Leone: PSYCHOLOGIST FOR THE EBOLA TREATMENT CENTER
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015
MISSION
Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates and manages psychological staff, and ensures that all patients and families are offered appropriate psychological support.
GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION
Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC.
ORGANIZATION CHART
The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Medical Coordinator of the ETC.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the VHF Treatment Unit.
The Coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.
Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.
General Responsibilities
Responsible for all psychological and psychosocial activities linked to the outbreak intervention.
Analyses and plans activities of the mental health team.
Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.
Participates in interagency meetings dealing with psychological issues, and social mobilisation as required.
Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.
Human resource Management
Supervises and guides the mental health team: Inpatient Psychologist, Community Psychologist.
Provides technical support to the mental health team as required.
Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.
Identifies, recruits, and trains staff as required.
Psychological and Psychosocial Activities
Ensures that patients are able to benefit from the psychological assistance available.
Assesses capacity of staff and conducts training sessions as required.
Organises and leads regular meetings and debriefings for the mental health team.
Provides support to other outbreak team members as required.
EXPERIENCE
At least two years’ psychologist experience of international or emergency cooperation projects are required.
Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.
SKILLS
Great organizational skills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.
Leadership and staff management skills.
Teamwork.
Accuracy and workautonomy.
Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.
How to apply:
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