Closing date: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Mental Health Officer
( 2403526 )
Grade : NO-B
Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 12 months
The main objectives of the Special Initiative for Mental Health in the WHO Representative Office in Zimbabwe is to assist the Ministry of Health &Child Care (MOHCC), particularly the Mental Health Department other relevant institutions and partners in implementing the five year program by building and consolidating their capacity to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate Mental health prevention, detection, treatment and care activities as well as to strengthen coordination among different partners and stakeholders for effective programming
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.
Degree in psychiatry,clinical psychology, social work or allied sciences from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Masters in a mental health field, post-graduate qualification or specialized training in (a) public health (b) clinical psychology or psychiatry;Training in delivering interventions in MNS disorders, training in WHO Quality Rights
Experience
Essential: At least two (2 ) years of practical experience in the assessment,development and implementation of policies, strategies, and action plans for national level Mental health in a developing country.
Harare
Expires
Zimbabwe Open University
Harare
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Zimbabwe Open University
Harare
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Zimbabwe Open University
Harare
Expires
Zimbabwe Open University
Harare
Expires
Zimbabwe Open University
Harare
Full Time
14 May 2024
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