Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer - (2305126)

31 July 2023
Expression of interest

Objective of the programme 

The mission of the WHO Emergencies Program (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Conduct a review of the mhGAP implementation and develop a structured roll out plan in line with the Mental Health Strategic plan and the Health Sector Strategic plans
  • In collaboration with the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) working group, support refining mental health and psychosocial services to meet the needs of the population and as may be required, co-coordinate the MHPSS WG
  • Train healthcare workers on the mental health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) using the intervention guide
  • Conduct supportive supervision and assessments for mhGAP trained staff and when necessary, offer clinical support
  • Provide technical guidance to partners within the Health Sector and crosscutting sectors and sub sectors like Protection sector, Gender Based Violence sub sector, among others
  • Contribute to development and implementation of research in the field of mental health especially for key populations like children, adolescents and other groups, as may be identified
  • Provide technical support to develop a knowledge base on stigma and discrimination related to mental health issues.
  • Contribute to assessment of the need and the procurement of essential psychotropic medicines to address any identified gaps
  • Coordinate and communicate with the Government and respective sectors to ensure that data from mental health services is reported in a quality manner to advise decision making and progress of interventions, in line with agreed frameworks and guidelines
  • Contribute to development of concept notes and proposals for mobilization of resources for mental health and humanitarian response in general.
  • Participate as a resource person in training/orientation programmes in the related areas for capacity building and organize such programmes as required.
  • Document best practices and lessons learnt from implementation of mental health activities in Rohingya population.
  • Perform any other related duties, as required by the supervisor. 

    Grade: SSA-9
    Duration of contract:  Initially one year (extendable)
    Contract type: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
    Duty Station:  Bangladesh-Cox's Bazaar

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