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| Mental Health Doctor (Psychiatrist) | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Balkh, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-07-30 | Close Date | 2022-08-08 |
| Vacancy No | 0216-28-2022-IMC-KBL | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 5 Months with possibility of extension |
| Education | MD doctors trained on mgGAP or mental Health medications, psychiatrist. | Experience | Minimum of 2 year of experience in an MHPSS related role • Desirable: + 1 year of experience working with/ in Health Facilities |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per organizational Scale |
About Company
About International Medical Corps: international Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief programs. IMC is carrying out medical relief services in several provinces of Afghanistan.
Job Description
This position is depends on grand approval by IMC Roster
Scope of work:
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with patients suffering from a range of mental health problems and provide a good standard of practice care in Kod-e-Barq Hospital.
- Assess patients by reviewing their mental and physical health, their background and current social situation, thoughts and past health issues, as well as any potential risk factors,
- Take note and keep detailed records of any interactions and decisions
- Decide on suitable psychiatric treatment plans for patients, which may include a combination of medical, psychological, and social interventions in conjunction with other health professionals and MHPSS counsellors in Hospital.
- Prescribe medication when necessary
- Monitor and review treatment regularly
- Work closely within, or lead a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, including MHPSS counsellors in Hospital.
- Supervise and teach junior medical staff depending on their post and MHPSS Counselors.
- Determine a line of treatment for patients and implement it
- Work with a team of doctors if the patients on their treatment and help them understand the disease
- Counsel the patient and their close relatives in coordination with MHPSS counsellors.
- Coordination and cooperation with the MHPSS counsellors in Hospital.
- Conduct other MHPSS-related activities as requested.
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATIONS
- MD doctors trained on mgGAP or mental Health medications, psychiatrist.
- Have excellent knowledge of physiology, anatomy, psychology, pharmacology and mental health law, as well as an awareness of the social factors that influence mental health
- Minimum of 2 year of experience in an MHPSS related role
- Desirable: + 1 year of experience working with/ in Health Facilities
Submission Guideline
Dear Applicant,
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.
Please note that:
- IMC commits to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.
- IMC will conduct his recruitment on the base of need only.
- Only HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.
- IMC may keep data of your application for its pool of candidate and might propose you other position than the one you applied for based on your qualification.
- Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the criteria will be contacted & local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
To apply for this vacancy, please use the following link:
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Make sure that you have Entered All Education, Work Experiences Details Completely, Accurate & at the end of the application you press Submit.
Preference will be given to local residence applicants.
Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.
Submission Email
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