Requires a Cover Letter?: 
yes
Application Submissions Guideline: 

If interested, kindly submit: (1) Updated CV, (2) Cover Letter, (3) Three professional supervisory references and to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include the following: Psychiatrist - Bekaa/Beirut

Contact Person Name: 
HR Department
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Description: 

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director the Psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with Mental Health disorders. He/she will work mainly in RI’s supported clinic(s). He/she will also be responsible for prescribing medication and/or suggesting therapy according to the patient’s needs. 

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Conduct weekly visits to the supported PHCCs in Arsal and Hosh Harime. Typically, each PHCC is visited bi-weekly, resulting in four monthly visits – two to Arsal and two to Hosh Harime.
  • After completing all consultations on the days present at the PHCC, the psychiatrist is required to engage in case discussions with the team. These sessions aim to review patient progress and action points collaboratively.
  • Participate in the bi-monthly psychiatric presentation organized by the MH team. During these meetings, the team collectively discusses and presents a specific topic from their respective perspectives, including the case manager, psychologist, and psychiatrist.
  • Ensure that accurate and up-to-date filings are maintained on BOX and within the PHCCs' records.
  • Assist in any necessary reporting and contribute to the completion of required data on KOBO.
  • Follow up with beneficiaries to ensure that they are responding positively to treatment and make amendments to the treatment plan when necessary
  • Receive referrals from RI’s Clinical Psychologists, PHCC’s General Practitioners, and other NGOs.
  • Actively coordinate with and technically support the PHCC’s General Practitioners that have been trained in mhGAP on their progress towards treating MH patients and referral mechanisms.

Miscellaneous

  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism while working or coordinating with beneficiaries, their family members and all internal or external parties. Any incident or work-related conflict should be immediately reported to the MH Manager and/or MHPSS Supervisor. The Job holder should avoid going into any work-related communication which might jeopardize the relationship of RI with any party.  
  • The job holder should demonstrate a high level of cultural sensitivity, professionalism, politeness and objectivity when dealing with the beneficiaries under all circumstances.  
  • The job holder should be able to provide structured clinical assessments and develop consistent treatment plans.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Relief International is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

    Safeguarding & Ethics

    Relief International (RI) is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by one of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to RI’s Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

     

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Last modified: 
25 Jun, 2024
Intervention Sector(s):
Relief Services
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 7 July 2024
Contract Type:
Consultancy
Period of Employment:
Until December 31st 2024
Salary
650$/Day
Salary Range:
2500 to 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
• Medical degree required (MD and Psychiatry) with Psychiatry degree registered at the Lebanese Order of Psychiatrists
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Very Good
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa