CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.

Médecins du Monde-France is present in Egypt since the end of 2004.

From 2005 to 2012, it implemented and completed projects to improve health care access for children in street situation.

In May 2014, Médecins du Monde-France has launched a project to improve access to mental health services among most at risk populations in Great Cairo.

In Egypt, the populations most at risk of incurring in mental distress are women victims of violence, disadvantaged children, prisoners, and persons with disabilities. People living with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C are as well affected by mental distress.

Main challenges assessed in the field of mental health care and support to marginalized populations in Cairo are:

• No adequate integrated services and support programmes at the community level
• Lack of mental health care services at the Primary Health Care level, and above all in marginalized and deprived areas
• Widespread stigma around the concept of mental health and towards persons suffering of any kind of mental health distress
• No existence of a platform for exchange and dialogue among non-state actors, families networks, patients, health and social practitioners and local authorities concerned by mental health issues.

Mdm's project main components are capacity building of medical and social staff of Primary health centres and local NGOs, health education, anti-stigma activities and advocacy initiatives.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the General Coordinator in Cairo.

You will supervise, organise and participate in the implementation of the mission’s medical activities.

You will ensure to integrate a public health approach in the program’s planning, assessment and implementation.

More specifically you:

Assessment,implementation and project monitoring :

• assess needs, feasibility of activities, resources needed, definition of priorities and timing, through a participatory approach with MDM team, local partners and beneficiaries
• supervise the accurate and ethical medical content throughout program’s planning and activities implementation
• coordinate the activities implemented by the Medical team: documentation and gathering of technical information, development of material, educational material
• organize and participate to meetings with the partners and other MdM networks in Cairo
• participate in meeting and discussions with local authorities (Ministry of Health)
• set-up new health projects (field assessment visits; medical recruitment; planning; follow-up)

Activities monitoring:

• create monitoring tools with the MdM team and ensure their distribution and explanation to the project partners
• ensure data collection and analysis according to planned indicators

Project evaluation and reporting process:

• gather data and documentation
• participate in the organisation and animation of meetings with all actors of the project
• participate in analysis and reporting

Management of the mission and fundings search (in collaboration with the general coordinator)

• update the health aspects of the country strategy
• support with technical information in cases of project modifications or updates
• ensure the respect of donors requirements
• participate with the general coordinator in the project budget construction and supervision on medical items and medical related activities;
• writing with the general coordinator new project proposals

Capacity Building of the technical team:

• training the medical team on: reporting, health needs assessment and analysis
• provide the team with planning and organization tools

Communication, representation:

• ensure the exchange of medical / technical information with the head office; supervise the respect of procedures and of the obligation to give information within the team
• participate in the negotiations and in the development of agreements with Health local partners and authorities

Team management

• You will directly supervise and evaluate the Technical Team

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Starting: ASAP
• Duration: 6 - 12 months
• Contract : EMPLOYEE (French contract)
• Fixed term contract

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Mental Health degree (psychiatrist recommended or experienced psychologist)
• Work experience in public health is an asset
• Previous professional experience in Middle-East
• Experience in humanitarian field, in NGOs
• Experience in programme coordination and management
• Experience in team management
• Experience in project proposal writing and needs assessment
• Adaptability
• Ability to take decisions
• Diplomatic
• Reactivity, anticipation, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to work and to live in particular conditions (political instability)
• You will be committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit model

Languages:

• Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory
• Arabic prefered
• French is an asset

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

How to apply:

To apply this position, please send a resume and a cover letter via this link.

To have a look at all our vacancies.

« MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding. »

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 23 Nov 2014

We are looking for: A PSYCHOLOGIST – MENTAL HEALTH AND CARE PRACTICES PROGRAM MANAGER

Context: In Liberia, based in Tubmanburg (Bomi County) to work on Ebola emergency context and base opening context.

Length of contract: 3 months (renewable), starting as soon as possible

The position: Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, you will be responsible to implement, coordinate and monitor the “Mental Health and Psychosocial and Care Practices” in collaboration with the other ACF departments.

More specially, you will be in charge to:

· Ensure the communication & coordination with the authorities, partners, organisations, and UN agencies

• Manage of the MHCP program

• Ensure the production of technical reports and provide feedback on quality and quantity aspects of the activities.

• Follow up the activities, analyse and evaluate the programs; conduct field visits as required. Elaborate the monitoring tools.

• Adapt the project’s objectives/results/activities/methodology

• Ensure the capacity building of the national team

• Recruit and evaluate the MHCP team

• Organize training of trainers on Psychological First Aid and for the MHCP team

• Provide support to the national team by supervising regularly the MHCP activities

• Ensure the development of ACF mission in Bomi County

• Be aware of the possibility of funding for the MHCP programs in Bomi County

• Maintain a good level of information on the MHPSS actors and activities in the region

• Take part to the redaction of proposal if requested

The applicant:You hold a master degree in psychology, and demonstrate both successful clinical and 2 years of humanitarian field experiences in mental health and care practices.

Recognized for your relational and communicational skills, you have developed strong training (Psychosocial and Psychological First Aid) and team supervision capacities.

A first experience in both urban and rural context will be a plus.

You are able to manage stress link to Ebola outbreak and precaution requirements.

Your English (oral and written) is fluent.

A first experience in Liberia would be an asset.

Status:

Volunteer status (VSI) or salaried status depending on relevant experience

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1600 to €1975 or €838 of VSI indemnity per month

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective accommodation and medical insurance

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris (1 to 2 weeks)

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How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/content/psychologist-mental-health-...

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 20 Nov 2014

We are looking for: A PSYCHOLOGIST – MENTAL HEALTH AND CARE PRACTICES PROGRAM MANAGER

Context: Liberia, based in Monrovia with regular visits in the Montserrado County to work on Ebola emergency context

Length of contract: 4 months (renewable), starting as soon as possible

The position: Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, you will be responsible to implement, coordinate and monitor the “Mental Health and Psychosocial and Care Practices” in collaboration with the other ACF departments.

More specially, you will be in charge to:

· Ensure the communication & coordination with the authorities, partners, organisations, and UN agencies

• Manage of the MHCP program

• Ensure the production of technical reports and provide feedback on quality and quantity aspects of the activities.

• Follow up the activities, analyse and evaluate the programs; conduct field visits as required. Elaborate the monitoring tools.

• Adapt the project’s objectives/results/activities/methodology

• Ensure the capacity building of the national team

• Recruit, evaluate and organize trainings the MHCP team

• Organize training of trainers on Psychological First Aid

• Provide support to the national team by supervising regularly the MHCP activities

• Ensure the development of ACF mission in Liberia

• Be aware of the possibility of funding for the MHCP programs in Liberia

• Maintain a good level of information on the MHPSS actors and activities in the region

• Take part to the redaction of proposal if requested

The applicant:You hold a master degree in psychology, and demonstrate both successful clinical and 2 years of humanitarian field experiences in mental health and care practices.

Recognized for your relational and communicational skills, you have developed strong training and team supervision capacities.

A first experience in both urban and rural context will be a plus.

You are able to manage stress link to Ebola outbreak and precaution requirements.

Your English (oral and written) is fluent.

A first experience in Liberia would be an asset.

Status:

Volunteer status (VSI) or salaried status depending on relevant experience

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1600 to €1975 or €838 of VSI indemnity per month

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective accommodation and medical insurance

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris (1 to 2 weeks)

Follow our job offers and join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/acf.jobs/

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/content/psychologist-mental-health-...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Cameroon
Closing date: 01 Nov 2014

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work: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.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian 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 to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
International Medical Corps began working in Cameroon in 2008 in response to an influx of refugees from Central African Republic (CAR). We provide health, nutrition, HIV/ AIDS, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) programs in Djohong and Meiganga, districts in the Adamaoua region of Cameroon. In response to cholera outbreaks in the Far North region of the country, we have also been implementing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs. Nutrition programs are also implemented in the Far North. In the last year, International Medical Corps has expanded its operations to address the new influx of CAR and Nigerian refugees in Adamaoua, East and the Far North Region.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
In response to the influx of refugees from CAR and Nigeria, International Medical Corps aims to reduce excessive maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality and support mental health services through support gaps in the overall health system to prevent maternal and neonatal mortality; and integrate the provision of mental health (MH) services into general health care.
In response to the influx of refugees from Central African Republic and Nigeria, IMC aims to support mental health services through the following activities:
• Integrate the provision of mental health (MH) services into general health care
• Conduct situational analysis of current mental health practices and resources at the health facility and community levels.
• Design of MH curriculum and materials in line with WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines and select MH integration sites and trainees
• Provide theoretical training and supervision for health care providers and community health workers
• Provide mental health services including pharmacological and psychosocial interventions
• Strengthen referral pathways and conduct community outreach and mental health promotion
JOB SUMMARY:
The Mental Health Specialist is required to train PHC staff on mental health service delivery per WHO MHGAP Intervention Guidelines in selected area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct situational analysis of current mental health practices and resources at the health facility and community levels.
2. Design of MH curriculum and materials in line with WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines
3. Select MH integration sites and trainees
4. Provide training and supervision in the identification and management of priority mental health conditions to general health staff in line with WHO mhGAP Intervention Guidelines (WHO mhGAP-IG) and in coordination with national authorities and the IMC Technical Unit.
5. Identify and train local CHWs/volunteers for training in community outreach, case finding and mental health promotion
6. Ensure completion and analysis of pre post knowledge tests and on the job supervision checklists as well as IMC mental health PHC integration checklists
7. Provide mental health services including pharmacological and psychosocial interventions along with health staff
8. Strengthen referral pathways and conduct community outreach and mental health promotion
9. Ensure that WHO essential psychotropic medications are available at health facilities
10. Take responsibility for collection and reporting of mental health project data including HMIS reporting and patient outcomes (e.g. functioning, satisfaction with services)
11. Actively lead or participate in coordination mechanisms (e.g. Health, general coordination, potential MHPSS coordination group) and advocate for principles of IASC MHPSS guidelines
12. Assist with hiring of national staff as needed
13. Implement the project in line with IMC and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with IMCs Technical Unit Global Mental Health Advisor for development and review of training materials, documentation and reports. Qualifications:Requirements:
14. Psychiatrist with 3+ years experience working on MHPSS programs, preferably in humanitarian settings
15. Training and supervision experience required
16. Strong organizational and supervisory skills
17. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments
18. Ability to work in difficult environment under very basic living conditions (refugee camp setting)
19. Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources
    Language Skills:
    • Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions.
    • Ability to speak and write in French required
    • Arabic desired.

How to apply:

How to apply:

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.

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.

Médecins du Monde-France is present in Egypt since the end of 2004.

From 2005 to 2012, it implemented and completed projects to improve health care access for children in street situation.

In May 2014, Médecins du Monde-France has launched a project to improve access to mental health services among most at risk populations in Great Cairo.

In Egypt, the populations most at risk of incurring in mental distress are women victims of violence, disadvantaged children, prisoners, and persons with disabilities. People living with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C are as well affected by mental distress.

Main challenges assessed in the field of mental health care and support to marginalized populations in Cairo are:

• No adequate integrated services and support programmes at the community level
• Lack of mental health care services at the Primary Health Care level, and above all in marginalized and deprived areas
• Widespread stigma around the concept of mental health and towards persons suffering of any kind of mental health distress
• No existence of a platform for exchange and dialogue among non-state actors, families networks, patients, health and social practitioners and local authorities concerned by mental health issues.

Mdm's project main components are capacity building of medical and social staff of Primary health centres and local NGOs, health education, anti-stigma activities and advocacy initiatives.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the General Coordinator in Cairo.

You will supervise, organise and participate in the implementation of the mission’s medical activities.

You will ensure to integrate a public health approach in the program’s planning, assessment and implementation.

More specifically you:

Assessment,implementation and project monitoring :

• assess needs, feasibility of activities, resources needed, definition of priorities and timing, through a participatory approach with MDM team, local partners and beneficiaries
• supervise the accurate and ethical medical content throughout program’s planning and activities implementation
• coordinate the activities implemented by the Medical team: documentation and gathering of technical information, development of material, educational material
• organize and participate to meetings with the partners and other MdM networks in Cairo
• participate in meeting and discussions with local authorities (Ministry of Health)
• set-up new health projects (field assessment visits; medical recruitment; planning; follow-up)

Activities monitoring:

• create monitoring tools with the MdM team and ensure their distribution and explanation to the project partners
• ensure data collection and analysis according to planned indicators

Project evaluation and reporting process:

• gather data and documentation
• participate in the organisation and animation of meetings with all actors of the project
• participate in analysis and reporting

Management of the mission and fundings search (in collaboration with the general coordinator)

• update the health aspects of the country strategy
• support with technical information in cases of project modifications or updates
• ensure the respect of donors requirements
• participate with the general coordinator in the project budget construction and supervision on medical items and medical related activities;
• writing with the general coordinator new project proposals

Capacity Building of the technical team:

• training the medical team on: reporting, health needs assessment and analysis
• provide the team with planning and organization tools

Communication, representation:

• ensure the exchange of medical / technical information with the head office; supervise the respect of procedures and of the obligation to give information within the team
• participate in the negotiations and in the development of agreements with Health local partners and authorities

Team management

• You will directly supervise and evaluate the Technical Team

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Starting: ASAP
• Duration: 6 - 12 months
• Contract : EMPLOYEE (French contract)
• Fixed term contract

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Mental Health degree (psychiatrist recommended or experienced psychologist)
• Work experience in public health is an asset
• Previous professional experience in Middle-East
• Experience in humanitarian field, in NGOs
• Experience in programme coordination and management
• Experience in team management
• Experience in project proposal writing and needs assessment
• Adaptability
• Ability to take decisions
• Diplomatic
• Reactivity, anticipation, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to work and to live in particular conditions (political instability)
• You will be committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit model

Languages:

• Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory
• Arabic prefered
• French is an asset

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

How to apply:

To apply this position, please send a resume and a cover letter via this link.

To have a look at all our vacancies.

« MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding. »

Organization: Handicap International
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 03 Oct 2014

Handicap International is looking for : Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Project Manager URGENTCOUNTRY : South Sudan CITY : JubaStarting date : 15th October 2014 Length of the assignment : 12 months renewableClosing date for application : 3rd October 2014 Advertisement reference :

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: Handicap International is in South Sudqn since 2006, working in both development and emergency activities according to the context.Sudan was the theatre of a violent civil war between the South (Christian) and the North (Muslim) which lasted for about 50 years, and completely destroyed the South’s infrastructures.

In December 2013, a political power struggle broke out between President Kiir and his ex-deputy Riek Machar, accused of attempting a coup d’état. Although both men have supporters from across South Sudan's ethnic divides, subsequent fighting has been communal, with rebels targeting members of Mr Kiir's Dinka ethnic group and government soldiers attacking Nuers (Machar ethnic group). More than 800,000 people have been displaced inside South Sudan and more than 250,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries, especially Kenya, Sudan, and Uganda, as a result of the conflict.

JOB DESCRIPTION:Based in Juba, as Project Manager, under the supervision of the Program Director,you will ensure the efficient management of the project : ‘Touching Minds, Raising Dignity. Stop the stigma of people living with mental health problems in 4 countries in crisis and post-crisis” (Togo, Lebanon, Madagascar, South Sudan)

This 48 months project will start in 2014 with a total budget for South Sudan actions of 570,000 Euro, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) (60%) and Handicap International’s own funds (40%).

Overall Objective of the project:Social and civic participation of people living with mental health issues has improved in 4 countries in crisis or post-, crisis (Togo, Madagascar, Lebanon South Sudan).

Specific objectives: - Promoting innovative intervention models in mental health and psychosocial support can improve the governance of public policies for health, social and penitentiary sectors- Strengthening technical and organizational capacity of multisectoral services institutions prisons and psychiatric hospitals improves access to care and coverage of basic needs of people living with mental health problems- Strengthening technical and organizational capacity of community service organizations of civil society improves the protection of rights of people living with mental health problems- Alignment of interventions and the promotion of innovative caps allow building an international advocacy on social and civic participation of people living with mental health problems and strengthen the capacity of its partners and HI models the theme of mental health / psychosocial support

You are responsible for:- Defining the strategy of intervention within the project and related operational modalities and tools/ implementing activities as described in the proposal and monitor the result achievements and indicators as per indicated in the logical framework- Managing the operational team that come under his/her responsibility- Ensuring that all activities that are implemented are carried out well following quality and technical standard and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements to meet the objectives- Representing Handicap International and the project with any relevant stakeholders - Ensuring the financial and logistics monitoring of the project in close collaboration with the support department and making sure HI procedures are respected

CANDIDATE PROFILE:- Master Degree in Public Health, Psychology or Humanitarian project management- At least 3 years experience in working with NGOs and civil society in developing countries- At least 2 years experience as a Project Manager- Experience of working on mental health/ Psychosocial activities/ Community Based rehabilitation

• Proven ability in mobilizing community networks, awareness raising and advocacy
• Proven ability to manage a partnership
• Experience in participatory approach to work with community based organizations

• Excellent reporting capacity (written and oral communication)

• Strong people/team management skills

• Patience, flexibility and diplomacy abilities
• Stress resistant in a very challenging surrounding

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: English mandatory; French really an added value (French donor, French reporting)

JOB ENVIRONMENT: The security situation in the country remains tense and volatile. There are conflicts at the border and militia clashes. The situation in Juba is fine but with regular security issues. The office and the Guesthouse are separated in Juba. Both premises are in the center of Town. The accommodation is Juba is simple but comfortable. Each staff has his/her own self-contained room with Air Conditioner. City Power is hectic but a generator is runned in the morning and at the evening time. There is a TV in the dinning room with DSTV (cable) and the Guesthouse has internet/wireless facility. Juba offers some facilities as bars, restaurants, gym, swimming pools for International Staff.

Due to the context, the position is unaccompanied

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Salary: 2050-2400€ gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance orVolunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance

How to apply:

Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: DIR-SAN-JTO-1012By this link: http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=466&idparte...Or by our website: www.handicap-international.frPlease do not telephone

Organization: HealthNet TPO
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 22 Sep 2014

Position: Junior Researcher

Agency: The Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation (DCR) Location: South Sudan - Wau, Juba (2 months) Duration: 4 months, starting from 15 October 2014

Description

The Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation (DCR) is a collaborative venture of four non-governmental organizations (ZOA, Save the Children, CARE and HealthNet TPO), currently implementing a 5-year programme financed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The DCR works together with communities in 6 fragile states on the rehabilitation of service delivery and local economies. These countries are Liberia, Uganda, DR Congo, Burundi, South Sudan and Sudan. The DCR Knowledge Network (DCR-KN) is part of the DCR programme. The purpose of the DCR-KN is to effectively formulate evidence-based recommendations and lessons learned, and to help put these lessons into practice in the ongoing work. The DCR-KN consists of around 100 staff of the 4 agencies in the consortium, its partners in the field, and several Universities around the world. For more information, seehttp://www.dcr-africa.org/en.

Assignment

HealthNet TPO (HNTPO) is one of the four DCR members in South Sudan. HNTPO implements community based psychosocial support activities in Wau, Western Bhar-Gazal, with the aim to improve access to health care at the community level. HNTPO is also charged with the Integration of Mental Health Care in basic services. Together with the Ministry of Health, HNTPO supports the facilitation of the Mental Health and Psychosocial support working group in Juba, which aims to advocate for the government to lead and support policies that support access to mental health care.

The DCR Knowledge Network facilitates a research project in Wau and Juba to gain insight in the perceptions of community members, health works and policy makers regarding the provision of Mental Health care at the community level. The evidence generated through this study will serve to support advocacy efforts to improve access to health services, planning and program development in the future.

Your responsibilities and tasks

As junior researcher you will independently conduct this research study in South Sudan. The field research will be conducted in Juba and Wau and will take approximately two months. The remaining two months for preparation of the study and final reporting can be done at any location. Your main tasks will be:

· Develop the research proposal based on the concept note;

· Plan and organize the data collection;

· Collect the data as planned and according to the methods described in the proposal (for example in depth interviews and focus group discussions);

· Conduct the data analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations

· Conduct a workshop locally to shared and discuss the initial results of the study

· Write a study report and a research brief based on the study

You have

· A university degree in Medicine, Psychology, Public Health or any other relevant academic field

· A specialization in Psychiatry or a MSc in Mental Health is regarded as an asset

· Expert theoretical and practical knowledge on mental health (care) in low-income and (post-) conflict settings, including the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) is preferred

· Proven practical research experience (preferably on mental health themes) in developing countries

· Good command of both qualitative and quantitative research methods

· Language proficiency: fluency in English

· Familiarity with the usage of routine Monitoring and Evaluation data, as well as data from other data sources (national surveys, surveys national and international partners, etc.)

· Knowledge of statistical software packages (SPSS, STATA)

· Practical experience with training and coaching research staff

· Good communication and networking skills: experience with maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders in a culture that is built on consensus

· Excellent writing and editing skills

· An enthusiastic, flexible and pro-active attitude

· Sensitive to cultural differences and willing to closely collaborate with the local DCR teams

· Willing to travel to field sites and to live and work in basic circumstances

We offer

· An opportunity to use your expertise and contribute to our mission to improve the health and well-being of many people living in fragile states

· Work experience as an independent researcher in an unique and highly rewarding project

· Directs costs such as flights and local accommodation will be paid and organized.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and application letter (including your motivation) to: recruitment@hntpo.org by September 22, 2014. When applying, include the following title in the email subject line: VJR

For specific questions about this position, please contact our HR department via recruitment@hntpo.org or 020-6200005.

For more information about HealthNet, please visit www.healthnettpo.org