Mental Health Medical Doctor

Cordaid is an internationally operating value-based emergency relief and development organization, working in and on fragility.

The organization was established in 2000 when several Dutch aid organizations joined forces. But our history goes back more than a century. Cordaid has changed over the years, the organization now is focusing more on the localization of its operations and programs to empower local human capacities and knowledge in serving communities and people. Reducing fragility has become our core priority and we work in all contexts of fragility, from relief, through rehabilitation to long-term development. To do this effectively we seek funds, start partnerships, and compete in a global market.

We believe in a world where people can break through barriers of poverty and exclusion, influence decisions that affect them, and participate in equitable and resilient societies. A world with an economy not driven by greed and growth, but by inclusivity, social justice, and gender equality. That world is our goal. We work towards it in everything we do.

Cordaid has been active in Afghanistan since 2001, working for a stable and prosperous country. Abiding by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence, Cordaid is committed to standing by the people of Afghanistan and delivering its lifesaving support.

Cordaid through its work and need-based programming, is committed to delivering lifesaving, resilience, and development assistance to the people of Afghanistan.

Responsibilites

Interventions projects progress                                         

Lead implementation of CRC activities in accordance with approved workplans and targets. Provide specialized mental health assessment, treatment, follow-up, case management, and referral services. Prescribe psychotropic medications within approved national protocols and monitor treatment outcomes. Strengthen referral pathways and coordination with relevant health facilities for advanced MH care. Ensure quality, continuity, and integration of mental health, psychosocial support, and PR services. Train the project’s partners and relevant actors and stakeholders on MHPSS intervention. Supervise staff delivering MHPSS activities and Physical Rehabilitation services and share the supervision reports with direct line manager. Coordinate the implementation of MHPSS and Physical Rehabilitation activities, such as assessments, trainings, awareness campaigns, referrals, case management, and psychosocial interventions.

Timeliness and quality of reports                                      

Ensure that the CRC data and documents are received on time. Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation. Plan and produce activity reports and contribute to the production of the donor report as appropriate.

Parts of programs and project proposals                         

Develop lessons learning exercises, data collection and analysis, and identify good practices under the project. Facilitate the field implementation of project evaluations and research. Contribute to the project proposals, as required.

Planning, monitoring and evaluation                                

Participate in monitoring and evaluations relating to the quality of MHPSS and PR activities. Monitor CRC performance, identify implementation challenges, and recommend corrective actions.

Result communication and open data                              

Collect real time data and filter necessary information for open data sources; deliver good qualitative information to the management in time; develop success stories to illustrate changes induced by the project and for communication use.

Monitoring of partners                                                        

Monitor and assess the progress of the project in relation to set targets at CRC and community level; review the data and provide timely feedback to partner to ensure target interventions are being carried out in line with national guidelines and best practices.

Capacity of partners with regard to accountability          

Assesses the capacity of  partner staff. Provide ongoing support to technical staff capacity-building activities, and health responders, in providing quality services. Support

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

MD, trained in mhGAP, preferably post-graduate studies in mental health. Additional training in Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation, and MHPSS is highly desirable. Understanding of Mental Health issues, including common disorders, and treatment approaches; appropriate understanding of international MHPSS programming/ best practices and  guidelines; understanding of the local context, cultural norms, and social dynamics within the community; understanding of the broader health system, including the roles of different stakeholders, service delivery structures, and referral mechanisms.

Ability to providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve project goals; strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to design and deliver training sessions effectively, transferring knowledge and building the capacity of project staff and partners.

A minimum of 4 years of experience with direct mental service provision.; experience with vulnerable groups, preferably refugees, migrants, and persons with disabilities populations will be an asset.

Please open the link below and fill out your application. You will have to answer a set of questions based on the job requirements which will allow you to demonstrate relevant experiences, highlight skills and knowledge, describe related published work, acquired licenses, certifications, and training. (https://cvselection.net/cordaid-afghanistan-2/46/)

After the job application is complete, you can submit your application by clicking Submit Application.

Only applicants who are shortlisted for the written assessment or a Competency-Based interview (CBI) will be contacted via the email that they have provided on their application. Applicants are, therefore, required to monitor their emails for invitations to the written assessment or CBI.

Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more about our commitment to Integrity, click here:

https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/

An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.

An assessment phase can be part of the selection procedure. The assessment phase usually consists of a technical assessment followed by a competency-based written test and two interviews. However, there may be exceptions for a second interview,  depending on the specific functions of a position.  

For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org/en/