Mental Health Officer

Mental Health Officer, Khartoum, Sudan

Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
Country: Sudan
City: Khartoum
Office: WHO Khartoum
Mental Health Officer

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Contribute to the assessment of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs, resources and capacities within the country.
Assist in development of mental health service organization plans, with initial focus providing mental health and psychosocial programming in the country.
Promote a system based approach to integrate MHPSS in health and related social sectors, in coordination with relevant agencies and entities
Work with counterparts in the Ministry of Health and other national entities/ institutions to improve capacity in the MHPSS response at national level.
Provide technical input to partner civil society organizations and other entities, on MHPSS activities.
Participate in the development of community-based mental health services.
Monitor the integration of mental health in the primary health care service of the country.
Prepare briefing notes, meeting reports, information products and content on mental health topics.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education

Essential: A first level university degree in Medicine (with emphasis in Mental Health), Psychology or Public Health (with an emphasis in Mental Health).
Desirable: Advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or related field. Specialized training or certification in (a) public health (b) clinical psychology or psychiatry and/or (c) MHPSS in emergency and humanitarian crises.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of relevant experience providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).
Desirable: Experience working in the area of humanitarian and/or emergency response. Experience in WHO, other UN agencies, relevant nongovernmental, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organizations.

Skills

Technical skills and knowledge in providing mental health and psychosocial support.
Strong skills in providing support in mental, neurological, substance use disorders and other mental health related areas.
Demonstrated skills and knowledge in emergency and humanitarian response activities and how it relates to MHPSS.
Good knowledge of country level situations with regard to Mental Health and Non-Communicable Diseases with good understanding of relevant country's needs, priorities and policies, along with WHO's policies, practices, guidelines and procedures in the related areas and ability to apply them in the country office setting.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

Desirable: REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 41,710 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. cwHig1t BIpnb
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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