1 Technical Advisor Mhpss (Consultancy)

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organization 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.   In close coordination with the Mental Health Coordinator, the main activities to be delivered are the following: Provide clinical supervision and support for MDM’s case-management teams. Assist in the formulation of MDM MH guidelines and MHPSS training material. Provide necessary training for MDM MH staff (trauma therapy, CBT, NET, etc.). Assist with the development of preventative MH activities to be implemented on the field.   Provide guidance and technical support on developing specific activities and/or interventions for survivors of    torture. Carry out and/or provide input to assessments, baselines studies and evaluations of community-based psychosocial activities. Assist in developing quality control (appropriate methodologies, data collection techniques for assessments, indicators, and evaluations) of mental health specialized services interventions and community-based psychosocial activities. Take the technical lead on any MDM-MH research prospects that may be published.  Advocate on all mental health related issues and/or concerns. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED: NGO experience would be preferred. Following the internationally accepted bio-psycho-social concept of mental health. Believes in a comprehensive and holistic approach towards positive mental health. Good coordination and communication skills. Excellence in organizing, planning and prioritizing tasks. Ability to identify   strengths and weakness and propose shared solutions for the continuous improvement of providing quality services. Strong ability to observe, analyse, report and take initiative. Proficiency with Microsoft word and excel.