Job Post MHPSS Senior Officer

Athens, 10/02/2023

Protocol No.:  234

 

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVITATION

For one (1) position of MHPSS Senior Officer

Chernivtsi, Ukraine- Short Term

 

 

The Non-Profit Association Doctors of the World – Greek Delegation, for its services provided to the Ukrainian people with its mobile teams operating in Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk and Odesa oblasts and the distribution of humanitarian aid across Ukraine

Asks for

 

MHPSS Senior Officer

 

  1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION

Doctors of the World / Médecins du Monde – Greece (MdM-Greece), founded in 1990, is a medical humanitarian non-governmental organization and is a member of Médecins Du Monde International which consists of 17 delegations (Argentina, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States of America).

The guiding principle underlying MdM’s activities is that every human being has a right to humanitarian assistance, irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, ideology or political persuasion.. The primary goal is to improve access to health care for vulnerable groups. The organization’s activity, however, extends beyond the health sector. Always based on their medical experience and complete independence, they speak out against obstruction of access to health, against human rights abuses and against dignity.

 

  1. DESCRIPTION OF GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The MHPSS Expert provides support to field teams in the area for the implementation of MHPSS activities and provision of MHPSS services and organization of program activities.

 

Main Responsibilities:

  • Actively lead or participate in coordination mechanisms in the project location i.e., general coordination & potential MHPSS groups and advocate for principles of IASC MHPSS guidelines.
  • Assist in development of training as per the need of the target audience.
  • Support in the development of a detailed work plan of the project activities with specific emphasis on the training.
  • Identify and train local mental health officers and staff/volunteers in community outreach, mental health case management, follow-up and mental health awareness.
  • Engage trained staff and volunteers in on the job mentoring and supervision
  • Supervise and manage project activities in line with the project outcome and outputs.
  • Ensure completion and analysis of pre post knowledge tests and on the job supervision checklists.
  • Provide training in other MHPSS topics as appropriate, depending on identified needs (e.g. key aspects of psychological first aid and relevant aspects of IASC guidelines)
  • Support collection and reporting of mental health project data.
  • Compile overall project activities and training reports.
  • Implement the project in line with MdM-Greece and global MHPSS standards and guidelines and closely coordinate with Program Supervisory staff.
  • Represent MdM-Greece in MHPSS related meetings and coordination groups.

 

  1. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor Degree in Psychiatry
  • License to practice
  • Up to 2 years previous experience in humanitarian sector or/and in relevant position
  • Experience of volunteering work
  • Excellent knowledge of English (writing and oral)
  • Excellent computer skills (Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office.)
  • Good Working Knowledge of Ukrainian language

 

SKILLS:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and initiative, ability to organize and supervise, ability to solve problems in crisis situations
  • Commitment to humanitarian values
  • Understanding of community
  • Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic
  • Respect the code of conduct and policies of MdM Greece

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to draft reports

 

  1. HOW TO APPLY

 

The candidates are invited to send their application documents to the following e-mail address recruitment@mdmgreece.gr with the indication «MHPSS Senior Officer», by Friday 17/02/2023.

MEDECINS DU MONDE – DELEGATION HELLENIQUE

Sapfous Str. 12, 10553, Athens

 

The organization MdM Greece examines each application based on the qualifications required by each job and always regardless of gender, nationality, religion or political beliefs and based on the principle of equal opportunities

Athens, 10/02/2023

President of BoD

TZIOUVARAS CHARIKLEIA

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