فرصة عمل: مطلوب طبيب نفسي للعمل لدى Intersos Ngo

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organizations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognized by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralized offices.

Job Title      : Psychologist

Reports to         : Deputy Project Manager

Duty Station       : South (roving between Hasbaya, Marjayoun, Bintjbeil, Nabatieh, Tyre and Saida)

Position Type    : Consultancy

Job Purpose:

Provide specialized services and individual psychological support for people with moderate to severe mental and/or emotional disorders, with a focus on survivors and individuals at risk of gender-based violence. 

Provide technical support to protection staff to implement sound psychosocial support (PSS) activities undertaken in safe spaces and through community-based structures.

Generic Duties:

1. Assist protection cases, including survivors and individuals at risk of gender-based violence (GBV) with identified mental or emotional disorders referred internally or externally
2. Conduct case-by-case needs assessments for the diagnosis of psychological disorders and identification of treatment and therapy
3. Develop individual assistance plans and conduct psychological counselling utilizing various techniques
4. Document progress on cases, maintaining strict protocols for confidentiality and consent, and ensure that data protection protocols are respected
5. Provide group and individual counselling sessions, according to identified needs
6. Facilitate internal trainings to protection staff on the provision of basic psychosocial counselling as part of the case management and on psychosocial first aid (PFA)
7. Strengthen community based psychosocial support and peer support group activities
8. Work in close collaboration with technical staff (Protection Manager and Senior Case Worker) for the development of the project’s overall PSS component
9. Provide coaching and support to the field staff in the implementation of structured PSS activities
10. Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
11. Support Protection Manager in developing and/or updating protection tools and training materials in order to meet projects requirements
12. Support Project Manager/ Programme Manager/Head of Base in developing required donor reports, providing relevant insights on protection related issues
13. Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas
14. Proactively participate in relevant meetings and trainings, as requested by the supervisor

Specific Duties:

1. Provide individual tailored psychological counselling and follow up to individuals in GBV case management
2. Design and deliver emotional support group sessions (6 per cycle), including packages on stress management, healthy coping mechanisms, dealing with emotions and expressing feelings.
3. Support in the design and delivery of PSS activities delivered through community-based structures
4. In coordination with the Protection Manager, develop and administer baseline MHPSS questionnaires for psychological counselling and emotional support group sessions
5. Provide regular follow-up to project participants to check on their coping mechanisms during COVID and provide them with an outlet to seek further support as needed
6. Design a self-case package for INTERSOS staff and deliver periodic one-day self-care support for staff.
7. Assess the training and capacity needs of project staff as related to PSS and provide training on psychological support, MHPSS, psychological first aid as and when requested

Reporting:

1. Provide Case Management Officer with regular overview of support provided through the case management including description of interventions and support, case status, challenges and opportunities, and suggested next steps
2. Submission of weekly case/activity plan and monthly report.

Education:

• Master Degree in Clinical or Adjustment Psychology.
• Having a Licence for Clinical Practice is Favourable

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Professional Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a clinical setting, providing Individual Counselling Sessions and with at least 1 NGO;
• Understanding and commitment to SGBV rights and protection;
• Experience providing individual counseling services;
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Analytical and reporting skills;
• Driving license.

Behavioural competencies:

• High confidentiality and respect;
• Cultural awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure;
• High degree of adaptability and flexibility;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organizing
• Initiative
• Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values
• Respect of Intersos policies and procedures

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic;
• Very Good working English knowledge.