Mental Health Manager in Arzte der Welt / Likari Svitu

MISSION:

The humanitarian aid organization Arzte der Welt e. V. is the German division of the international network Medecins du Monde/Doctors of the World (MdM). The 17 national members of the network implement domestic and international health care projects, currently almost 340 projects in 75 countries around the world.

MdM provides emergency medical aid in disaster and crisis situations, supports access to health care and, if possible, assists with reconstruction measures. The network is also active in risk reduction and preparedness as well as long-term development co-operations in neglected regions around the world that receive little public attention. MdM ensures that its health services are provided equally to the most vulnerable citizens, refugees, internally displaced people and host communities, regardless of their ethnic, social, religious or political background. 

MdM has been operating in Ukraine since 2015, targeting the most vulnerable communities and people by improving access and quality of health care services for the population. Since February 2022 MdM has restructured its setting in Ukraine and adjusted the programme accordingly. Currently MdM GE maintains a coordination office in Dnipro and field offices in Vinnytsia and kramatorsk. The emergency response in Ukraine is currently implemented around two main components: direct delivery of services through multidisciplinary mobile units (including PHC, SRH, MHPSS and support to GBV survivors) to IDPs and strengthening the local health system through distribution of medicines and medical supplies to several hospitals and primary health care facilities.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The MH Manager is based in Dnipro (with field visits to other MdM’s Germany locations). 

ORGANIZATION CHART

Line Manager: General Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Manager in collaboration with the Project Managers and the support of the technical units is responsible for the management and strengthening of the mental health and psychosocial support activities of MdM Germany in Ukraine

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION:

Capacity building

• Identifies training needs of professionals and non experts.
• Collaborates with training experts and develops and delivers trainings according to set standards. 
• Prepares the evaluation reports for capacity building activities.

MHPSS Team management

•       Provides clinical supervision and technical support to outreach psychologists and the Mental Health Officers on their daily activities.

• Reviews and develops technical materials, tools, guidelines and documents (as per local needs), and coordinates and ensuring the implementation of all MdM Mental Health standard protocols and procedures.
• In collaboration with other technical units, identifies the mental health support needs in the target population and participate in defining, planning, organizing and updating of theMdM mission strategy, mental health activities and budgets.

•       Supports the development of quality referral pathways for MHPSS needs identified through MdM activities.

•       Follows up the quality of MHPSS activities through field visits and monitoring of data collection processes.

• Facilitate team meetings, promote effective communication, and encourage the sharing of ideas and best practices. 

Reporting

•       Provides regular inputs to reports requested by the Programme department (e.g., Situation Monthly Report, donor’s reports, etc) detailing activities carried out, supervision, training provided, assessments undertaken, progress made toward achievements, etc.

•       Follows up data collection to improve the quality of the activities/interventions.

•       Analyses the mental health data on a regular basis and develops corrective measures when needed.

•       Contribute to data collection and presentation for advocacy activities on the mission level

• Support the communications efforts on mission and HQ level for advocacy and information purposes.

•       Contributes to developing clear objectives and indicators for MHPSS activities in collaboration with the Programme team.

•       Contributes to the development of donor proposals and technical annexes.

Logistic and safety

•          In coordination with the logistics department, ensure safety for outreach staff and beneficiaries.

•          Supports the review of pre-qualification and tender documents to identify key qualification and eligibility criteria.

•          Validates procurement requests according to budgets and donor/MdM Germany guidelines.

•          Keeps track on international and national legislation and protocol on mental health policies and legislation and informs teams/units in case of change.

•          Ensures security around mental health protocols.

Finance

•          Ensures that activities are implemented according to projects budgets.

•          Contributes to financial forecast and follows up on variation in spending (inflation, increased needs etc.) in close collaboration with the Programme and Finance units.

•          Supports the Programme and Finance departments in the review and update of projects budgets.

Human resources management

•          In coordination with HR team, ensures that staff is trained on MdM Code of Conduct

• Support the professional development of MHPSS team members through trainings, coaching, and mentoring.
• Prepares the staff request form for new staff and updates job descriptions according to the needs of the MHPSS department and availability of resources. 

•          Participates in the selection and onboarding of mental health staff.

•          Assures direct management of MH officer and psychologists.

•          Provides follow up and approval working hours and leaves of the staff under his/her supervision.

•          Sets clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide constructive feedback to team members.

•          Ensures that protection standards and policies are mainstreamed throughout the MHPSS department.

Liaison and networking  

• Liaises with MHPSS Working groups & other relevant humanitarian actors for collaboration and partnership to strengthen local capacity in the field.

•          Ensures coordination and communication with health partners and MdM implementing partners.

•          Provides a short summary when meetings are attended.

Other duties

•          Maintains good social and professional relations with local and international partners.

•          Attends team and Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings and take an active part in them.

•          Participates in the preparation of emergency plans with the members of the SMT to adapt activities and resources if needed.

•          Participates in advocacy and communication events.

•          Perform other additional duties on request of General Coordinator

HIERARCHICAL & FUNCTIONAL LINKSHierarchical link: General Coordinator

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic background: Medical psychologist (master’s degree in clinical psychology or counselling psychology is considered as an asset) or Specialized Psychiatrist 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Language requirements: Advanced English and Ukrainian
• Computer requirements: Competency in MS Word and Excel.

EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate must have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in position(s) with comparable functional.
• Experience of managing teams is essential.
• Previous experience with INGO/NGO is an asset.
• Extensive experience designing and rolling our trainings to diverse audiences.

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

• Ability to work quickly, under pressure, and with short deadlines
• Necessity to manage priorities and to adapt them daily according to the context
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to listen and share decisions
• Good writing and communication skills
• Team player
• Alignment with principles and ethics of Arzte der Welt

VAILABILITY

Incorporation date: ASAP

Fixed term contract with possibility of extension depending on funding

Only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

If a response to the application is not received within 15 days, such application shall be deemed rejected.

Our organisation welcomes people with disability to apply and be part of our team. The candidates with disability will be given an advantage during the selection process compared to the candidates with the same level of qualification.

Please note:

Doctors of the World promotes equal opportunities for all people. We adhere to a policy of positive regard for people who, due to a functional difference or social and/or cultural backgrounds, belong to groups that are underrepresented in the positions offered.

 Therefore, no candidate who meets the professional requirements will be excluded from the selection process based on functional differences, social or cultural origin, race or ethnicity, sex, gender, or any other social or cultural characteristic.