MHgap Supervision consultant - Tripoli

DESCRIPTION of the ASSIGNMENT

The Psychiatrist will provide monthly MHgap consultation sessions to MHgap trainees in up to 3 PHCCs located in Tripoli, to ensure transfer of skills, competencies and knowledge from training to practice.

• Hold face-to-face (or remote if necessary) sessions with MHgap trainees, namely General practitioners, Nurses and Social workers, with attendance from MdM staff. The staff from the 3 PHCC will form one group.
• Facilitate a case discussion amongst new or follow-up cases managed at PHCC level
• The consultation session may entail support, guidance and discussion around the basis of the MHGAP modules and, challenging cases, in addition, to building capacities to assess, manage and refer.
• Encourage and support the adequate delivery of MH assessment and interventions and identify areas for further skill development
• Use various facilitation methods to facilitate the acquisition of: soft psychosocial skills, clinical skills and improve clinical knowledge
• Prepare a report regarding these sessions to include set of information on case discussed, and to highlight progress of trainees in terms of assessment, management, referral, coordination, and communication, and concerns and needs
• Suggest additional training or support for effective mental health integration in the PHCC
• Provide 1.5 hours per session, in groups, on a monthly basis
• Support MdM in identifying the level of integration of each PHCC

Profile:

• Licensed Psychiatrist.
• Work experience in provision in multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of the MHgap training
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and English. (French is a plus)
• Experience with NGO will be an asset.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Good analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills

MdM is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, or disability unrelated to job requirements.