Psychiatrist, Lebanon UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Closing date: 13 Sep 2015 UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. ****Psychiatrist**** ****Location****North Tripoli Area****Type of Appointment**** Contractor****Deadline for Application**** 13-September- 2015 ****Vacancy Announcement Number**** ****979/2015**** ****Department/Division**** Health Department MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent: (A)Performing psychiatric assessment/evaluation of mental disorders among Palestine Refugees; (B) Prescribes medication to patients whenever needed; (C) Develops patient specific care plan and coordinates such actions with UNRWA s health care staff and /or other staff from the referring department. (Education, RRSD) therein; (D) Support and supervise the PHC on the implementation of the mhgap training; (E) Report to the senior mental health advisor with whom coordination and meetings will take place to ensure the harmony of the work in different areas; (D) Coordinates the referral system intra departmental as health, interdepartmental with Education and RSSD, and external referrals when exits in collaboration with the NGOs, international organizations, national organizations and /or other health care givers associations; (E) Assist in Developing and conducting campaigns, and activities to raise the awareness in the community regarding mental health, psychosocial well-being, optimum development of children and adolescents; (F) Assist in Developing and conducting training sessions for Medical Officers at UNRWA health centers that will enable them
to identify, assess, diagnose and treat common mental health diseases within the Primary Health Care setting. (G) Assist in Developing and conducting training sessions for Nurses and Midwives that will enable them to identify and assess the patients with mental health disorders and to follow up on their treatment plan; (H) Assist in Developing and conducting training sessions to give necessary knowledge for UNRWA s relief and social services staff as well as school staff on Mental health wellbeing and acquiring preliminary skills with tools to assist in screening activities to identify potential refugees who might be suffering from mental health problems; (I) Advise caretakers of patients with mental health disorders and disabilities on the patients condition and treatments; (J) Coordinates work with contracted NGOs; (K) Prepares daily, monthly and yearly reports, and participates in studies, and/or surveys that might be done in the PHC setting on the mental health program. (L) Performs such other duties as may be assigned. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES ****(A) Academic and Professional**** (i) A University degree in medicine and psychiatry. (ii) Valid certificate of equivalence of practice on the Lebanese territories. (Colloquium). (iii) At least two years of experience in medical- clinical practice of psychiatry ****(B)**** ****Experience**** i) Previous work experience in mental health of Refugees. ****(C) Language**** Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic. ****(D) Skills and Competencies**** i) Ability to work under pressure. ii) Excellent counseling skills and ability to work with female and male children, adolescents, adults and elderly. iii) Being up-to-date with the Psychology and Psychiatry literature. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The incumbent will be working on a part time basis where s/he will cover 12 hours/week. Each incumbent should be willing to have a rotational schedule in the different clinics of the agency s area that s/he will be assigned to. Salary: As per relevant salary scale. Contract Duration: Five months Extendable according to availability of funds, needs and performance. EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered. GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women. It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post. Priority will be given to fully qualify registered Palestinian refugees. Prior to the commencement of services, the consultant shall confirm and acknowledge in writing, and provide proof of the existence of, self-procured adequate private insurance against medical, disability and accident for the duration of the contract. As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives policy. In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate. UNRWA staff members with fixed term appointments may apply for any consultant/contractor consultancy while in service. Upon selection, a staff member may be offered the consultant/contractor contract upon resignation from fixed term appointments and a three month break-in-service. Candidates who are no longer employed by the Agency must have a minimum of 3 months break-in-service, before they apply to any consultant/contract positions.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staffs are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment. ت زاماال ل موظ ف يها من ت ف ترض م نظمة وهي ال م تحدة ل ألمم ت اب عة م نظمة هي ****األون روا**** واح ترام اإلن سان ح قوق م بادئ اح ترام ذل ك وي شمل.وال نزاهة وال ح ياد اال س ت قامة معاي ير ب أع لى موظ في من ال م توق ع.ال نزاعات أ ش كال ك اف ة حل ف ي ال ع ن ي فة غ ير ال و سائ ل وت ب ني ال ت نوع أول ئك إن.خارجه أم ال عمل أماك ن ف ي سواء األوق ات ك اف ة ف ي ال ق يم هذه ب دعم ي قوموا أن األون روا ال ذي ن ف قط هم ال ق يم ب هذه ال م شروط وغ ير ال كامل ب االل تزام ي تم ت عون ال ذي ن األ شخاص ف يها ي سمح ال عمل ب ي ئه هي األن روا.األون روا ل دى ل ل عمل ب ط ل بات هم ي ت قدموا أن ي ن ب غي.ب ال تدخ ين As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post. TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED: Short-listed candidates will sit for one test:technical Interview (100%). How to apply: HOW TO APPLY If you have the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.orgby creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form; it is the responsibility of the candidates (internal and external) to make sure that their Personal History Form is duly completed with the needed information before they apply as amendments to the Form will not be accepted after the deadline of the vacancy announcement. Only applications received through this website will be considered and the system will not allow applications after the deadline. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications ف قط اإلت صال س ي تم received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted The United Nations does not charge. ال وظ ي فة م تط ل بات ع ل يهم ت نط بق ال ذي ن ب األ شخاص a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
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