Turkey: Psychiatrist - Trainer

15-657: Psychiatrist - Trainer

Country: Turkey

Department: International Operations

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 BACKGROUND

International Medical Corps is working to improve services for displaced and refugee Syrians along the Turkey border. The protracted conflict has resulted in significant psychological distress and mental health problems among the affected population. WHO estimates that the prevalence of mental health disorders generally doubles within conflict settings from a baseline of 15% to over 30% . People with pre-existing mental disorders are especially vulnerable during times of conflict and instability as they may not be able to access needed care and medication. Conflict also fractures community networks and coping mechanisms that generally provide support to individuals dealing with traumatic events, grief and loss.

JOB SUMMARY

• Assist in developing targeted mental health training materials based on global guidelines (WHO mhGAP Intervention guide) and adapt to the local context and needs in coordination with the IMC Health and Psychosocial Units.

• Provide training in the identification, management (pharmacological and psychosocial) and referral for selected priority mental health conditions for general health care providers

• Provide training on mental health promotion, psychosocial interventions and community outreach for IMC psychosocial officers.

• Provide ongoing on the job supervision and mentoring as well as group and individual supervision

• Provide oversight and support quality control for mental health service provision including supervision, chart audits and reporting

• Support inter-agency coordination and the establishment of referral pathways with specialized providers and community supports.

• Facilitate multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussion among more specialized and general health staff

• Support the integration of mental health at the health facility level by utilizing IMCs MH PHC checklist and standards, providing feedback to clinic and IMC management and supporting sustainable and measurable systems-level integration.

• Provide clinical services for severe, acute and complex cases as needed

• Ensure accurate and regular recording of IMC mental health service provision and activity data in line with IMC M&E/mental health systems and reporting guidelines and donor requirements

• Work within the framework of the IASC guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings and Sphere standards as well as WHO mhGAP guidelines

• Liaise with IMC Health Technical Unit (Global Mental Health Advisor and Psychosocial Advisor) in developing training plans and materials as well as clinical and M&E forms and procedures

• Any other relevant responsibilities assigned by the management

Qualifications:

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

• Has a minimum 3 years clinical experience in a hospital and / or community based mental health, preferably in humanitarian/low resource settings

• Experience of developing training materials

• Experience and skills in training medical professionals and non-professionals

• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.

• Experience of advocacy / engagement with government and non-governmental organizations

• Committed to working in a team, and prioritizing development of other team members’ capacity

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work and lead

How to apply:

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please apply to our career page https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?adata=EHlE%2fYgLNxpt%2fdbB7g62ubotRofK3kolcqmILOAfvYj3i%2bPW0tZsccY0IpGaCm7j%2bnCocC6WPJcrkw731pSgi2B%2fS99hs6U3HWyaPIIJSAHD2JsIjXhM1iCnqRCjOCosNTGL4rDFIlBTTOhXM%2fPG7gMkNIxehDzoTKM%2fsxa42Kod%2f9cuSIfXNZrLKZUSSEmWUA%3d%3d , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

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 as a veteran.