Mental Health Officer, Harare, Zimbabwe at WHO

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the overall timeliness and quality of all program deliverables of the Special Initiative for mental health operational work plan, assure compliance with WHO rules and regulations,and efficiently deliver related services/products within the country.
Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and other line ministries and their technical departments in the review and implementation ofthe of mental health strategy through the Special Initiative for Mental Health as part of the Universal Health coverage ensuring care that is timely,efficient, equitable and people centered.
Coordinate with the international and national stakeholders (including UN/NGO and civil society organizations and institutions working in the field of mental health to optimize mental health service delivery
Contribute to the mobilization of adequate and sustained resources for the development and implementation of mental health activities.
Facilitate the development of community-based mental health services and contribute to the development and strengthening of secondary level specialist psychiatric services.
Provide technical guidance to develop, implement and disseminate strategic information, policies and guidelines with stakeholders and partners as well as monitor and evaluate implementation of mental health plans and the integration of mental health in the primary health care.