Mental Health Manager

MISSION

The humanitarian aid organization “Arzte der Welt” is the German division of the international network Medecins du Monde/Doctors of the World (MdM). MDM has been operating in Ukraine since August 2015 and is currently implementing an emergency response and recovery program in the Eastern part of Ukraine. The program is implemented around two main components: direct delivery of services through multidisciplinary mobile units (including PHC, SRH, MHPSS and support to GBV survivors); strengthening of local health system (with a specific focus on PHC, SRH, MHPSS and GBV) through capacity building of health and non-health staff, awareness raising and advocacy. 

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION: The incumbent is based in Dnipro.

ORGANIZATION CHART Direct supervision of the Field Coordinator. 

Under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator the MHPSS Manager provides ongoing supervision for MDM’s MHPSS activities and supports their implementation on the field level:

•  S/he provides managerial supervision of MHPSS activities: MHPSS community needs assessments; capacity building activities and trainings; supervision process for training delivered; 

•  S/he provides clinical supervision of MDM psychologists, and Mental Health Officer;

•  S/he is responsible for developing and supporting referral pathway to specialized levels of MH care to improve access to mental health services;

•  S/he participates in the regional level MHPSS coordination mechanisms (international and local);  

•  S/he is responsible for ensuring the M&E data collection and reporting for MHPSS activities; 

•   S/he is responsible for implementation of MHPSS advocacy strategy

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION:

• Assist in design, planning, implementation and supervision of MdM’s MHPSS activities;
• Plan, co-facilitate and supervise capacity building in MHPSS; 
• Be responsible for ensuring all MHPSS activities are implemented with a high quality of care for beneficiaries;
• Be responsible for MHPSS staff – care policy implementation on the field level.

Programming

• Provide clinical supervision and technical support to outreach psychologists and the Mental Health Officer on a field level on their daily activities in order to ensure safety for the staff and beneficiaries;
• Support the team in the implementation of MdM Mental Health and GBV Guidelines and procedures so all components of the program are consistent and in line with international MHPSS standards and good practices; 
• Assess knowledge and skills to develop individual capacity building plans for MHPSS team and local health care providers and assist in organizing and/or in providing trainings accordingly (building skills of psychologists, how to deliver psychoeducation, integration of MHPSS for primary health care staff, reporting, MHPSS for GBV survivors etc.); 
• Identify needs and topic areas for IEC materials on community level, to plan awareness-raising activities on MHPSS and GBV jointly with health focal points; 
• Support the development of quality referral pathways for MHPSS needs identified through MdM activities;
• Follow up the quality of MHPSS activities through regular field visits and monitoring of data collection processes;
• Maintain a regular communication with field staff to help improve overall Health intervention and respond to the needs that have been identified;
• Subordinate to Field Coordinator through regular discussions/ communication to help enhance program implementation;
•  Initiates, plans and implements needs assessments on MHPSS relevant topics on the community level;
• When needed, substitutes staff members (psychologists; MH Officer) in the direct provision of services.  

HR Management

• Participate in the recruitment of mental health staff for the organization;
• Assure direct management of MH officer and psychologists;
• Conduct annual appraisals of staff under his/her supervision;
• Provide follow up and approval working hours and leaves of the staff under his/her supervision; 
• Identify needs and contribute to capacity building of the MH team.   

Upon request of the FieldCo:

• Maintain regular contacts with other NGOs and state organizations engaged in the provision of regional and community level MHPSS supports, through meetings, training, workshops, etc.;
• Attend MHPSS Working group at regional level;
• Ensure coordination and communication with health partners and MdM project partners in collaboration with Liaison Officer; 
• Provide a short summary when meetings are attended. 

 Reporting

• Provide regular reporting (e.g. Situation Monthly Report) to the FieldCo, detailing activities done, supervision, training given, assessments undertaken etc.; 
• Follow up, consolidate and analyse daily mental health reports;
• Analyse the mental health data on a regular basis and develop corrective measures when needed;
• Contribute to data collection and presentation for advocacy activities on the mission level.

Others

• Maintain good socio-professional relationships with national and international partners;
• Attend team meetings and provide qualitative input;
• Take part in advocacy and communication activities under the supervision of the Field Coordinator; 
• Perform other additional duties on request of the FieldCo.

Note: This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic background: Degree in clinical psychology, or other relevant to mental health and psychosocial support certified field

 REQUIREMENTS:

 Language requirements:  

• Ukrainian and Russian fluent (written and oral)
• English fluent (written and oral)  

Computer requirements: Competency in Microsoft Office Environment.  

EXPERIENCE: 

• Significant experience working with NGOs and INGO in humanitarian response;
• Experience in mental health and psychosocial support during emergency response, including support to victims of gender-based violence;
• Familiarity with international standards in MHPSS, including IASC Guidelines and evidence-based interventions  is highly desirable; 
• Experience in development and implementation of  supervision framework is desirable;   
• Training design, content development and delivery;
• Knowledge of Ukrainian policy and national guidelines on mental health and gender-based violence;
• Experience in networking and coordination with local authorities, partners to ensure quality referral process; 

 COMPETENCE PROFILE: 

• Excellent presentation and communication skills. 
• Ability to work efficiently  under pressure, and with short deadlines;
• Ability to manage emergency situations; 
• Efficacy in managing priorities and to adapt  daily workload according to the program requirements;
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and environment; 
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Active listening skills  and sharing responsibility ;
• Team player and good sense of humor;
• Gender sensitive; 
• Alignment with principles and ethics of MdM. 

AVAILABILITY 

Incorporation date: ASAP

Fixed term contract until the 31st of December, 2022 with possibility of extension 

SALARY: Medicos del Mundo’s Salary charts

Each application unanswered within 15 days after deadline must be considered as desestimated. 

Please note:  

We promote equal opportunities for all people. We establish positive action measures for those who, due to functional diversity or social and / or cultural exclusion, belong to under-represented groups in the positions offered.

As a result, no candidate with a valid profile will be rejected because of a functional diversity or for being culturally or socially excluded for reasons of birth, ethnicity, race, sex, gender or any other personal, social or cultural condition.