Description
The Medical Doctor (Psychiatrist) provides specialized psychiatric services as part of IRC's integrated humanitarian health programme, ensuring access to quality mental health care for conflict-affected and vulnerable populations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized psychiatric consultations and treatment to patients with moderate to severe mental disorders in community and home-based settings.
- Assess clients' specific needs in collaboration with the Health Department team and develop individualized case management strategies accordingly.
- Work closely with Psychologists and Nurses to promote the physical and mental health and well-being of the most vulnerable patients.
- Provide basic medical consultations and treatment for acute and chronic conditions when necessary, and ensure appropriate referrals to relevant healthcare providers or services.
- Support the project's Pharmacist in the management of pharmaceuticals, including psychotropic medications.
- Effectively manage emergency cases, make appropriate referrals.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services provided while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Actively participate in supervision meetings with the MHPSS Manager and the MHPSS Specialist.
- Participate in emergency response activities as part of the multidisciplinary health team, providing psychiatric assessment and support during humanitarian emergencies and other urgent situations, as required.
- Participate in field missions and travel to remote and hard-to-reach communities to ensure the provision of psychiatric services to vulnerable populations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor as necessary to support the objectives of the Health Department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Medicine with specialization in Psychiatry.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in psychiatry, including clinical and/or community-based practice.
- Previous experience working in health programmes and with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is an asset.
- Knowledge of and experience in clinical supervision, training, and/or coaching of healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Emergency Settings and other MHPSS best practices.
- Experience in assessment, programme development, monitoring and evaluation, as well as technical training and supervision using the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP).
- Strong understanding of protection principles, case management, and client-centred care in humanitarian settings.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian is required; basic English language skills are desirable.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to support data collection, maintain records, and prepare detailed weekly activity reports.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Purposeful job and development opportunities
- English classes and unlimited online training courses
- Life Insurance
- Medical insurance for staff and family members
- Free psychological support to employees and their family members
- 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
- Up to 10 days of paid medical leave