CATCHMENT AREA: Sierra Leone

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates and manages psychological staff, and ensures that all patients and families are offered appropriate psychological support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the VHF Treatment Unit.

The Coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

General Responsibilities

Responsible for all psychological and psychosocial activities linked to the outbreak intervention.

Analyses and plans activities of the mental health team.

Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.

Participates in interagency meetings dealing with psychological issues, and social mobilisation as required.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Human resource Management:

Supervises and guides the mental health team: Inpatient Psychologist, Community Psychologist.

Provides technical support to the mental health team as required.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Identifies, recruits, and trains staff as required.

Psychological and Psychosocial Activities

Ensures that patients are able to benefit from the psychological assistance available.

Assesses capacity of staff and conducts training sessions as required.

Organises and leads regular meetings and debriefings for the mental health team.

Provides support to other outbreak team members as required.

Accountable to:

The Psychological & Psychosocial Coordinator is accountable to the Medical Coordinator in the capital, Project Coordinator in field.

Working hours:

Working hours according to shift requirements.