Psychiatrist - Provide Psychiatric Care to Patients with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Problems in the Community Mental Health and Substance Use Center

• Country: Lebanon
• Summary: Psychiatrist - Provide Psychiatric Care to Patients with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Problems in the Community Mental Health and Substance Use Center
• LBT Ref No: 76021245
• Deadline: 20 Dec 2022
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: MR 006 BEY LB 23
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• Description:
• Tenders are invited for Psychiatrist - Provide Psychiatric Care to Patients with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Problems in the Community Mental Health and Substance Use Center Psychiatrist - Bekaa. Closing Date: Tuesday, 20. Dec 2022 Intervention Sector(s): Health, Mental Health Remuneration range: 2000 to 3000 (USD) Duration of Contract: One year - Renewable The Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric care to patients with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Problems in the Community Mental Health and Substance use Center. Additionally, the Psychiatrist will participate and co-lead the case discussion in the CMH-SUC in cooperation with MDM MHPSS team. Collect information regarding the patient medical and psychiatric history, and assess the patient general physical condition and refer, when it is needed for further medical evaluation. Conduct proper clinical interviews to determine the nature and extent of patients mental health disorder and/or substance use problems and suggest an appropriate treatment accordingly. Conduct a comprehensive substance use and Mental Health assessment. If needed provide pharmacological treatment, respect when prescribing, as much as possible, the list of Psychotropic and Neurological medication for prescription available in Humanitarian Settings available at the National Mental Health program/ MoPH website (list of basic medication). Follow up on the treatment evaluating the response to medication and the possible side effects and modify the treatment accordingly, in coordination with the Nurses. Discharge patient from the program and refer them to continuous of care when stabilization is done. Decide on and facilitate the hospitalization of the patient, when it is needed. Participate in technical meeting and case discussion meeting with the multidisciplinary team of the CMH-SUC, for ensuring the proper follow up of the patient. Attend regular meeting, working sessions and training organized by the projects- partners and the NMHP/MoPH in line with the national Mental Health strategy. Actively contributes to building an inclusive MH/SU in Bekka, in close coordination with the PHCC staff, staff for available Health Facilities, MdM, Skoun and NMHP/MoPH. Be responsible to maintain clear and updated patients- information documentation To fill all needed health information on Dharma on a daily basis To provide a monthly report to the MH Coordinator The Psychiatrist will provide monthly MHgap consultation sessions to MHgap trainees in up to 6 PHCCs located in the Beqaa, to ensure transfer of skills, competencies and knowledge from training to practice. Hold face-to-face (or remote if necessary) sessions with MHgap trainees, namely General practitioners, Nurses and Social workers, with attendance from MdM staff. Likelihood of the 6 PHCCs to be split between 2 groups, including one group gathered in Douris and one group gathered in Zahle. Facilitate a case discussion amongst new or follow-up cases managed at PHCC level The consultation session may entail support, guidance and discussion around the basis of the MHGAP modules and, challenging cases, in addition, to building capacities to assess, manage and refer. Encourage and support the adequate delivery of MH assessment and interventions and identify areas for further skill development Use various facilitation methods to facilitate the acquisition of: soft psychosocial skills, clinical skills and improve clinical knowledge Prepare a report regarding these sessions to include set of information on case discussed, and to highlight progress of trainees in terms of assessment, management, referral, coordination, and communication, and concerns and needs Suggest additional training or support for effective mental health integration in the PHCC Provide 1.5 hours per session, in groups, on a monthly basis Support MdM in identifying the level of integration of each PHCC Profile: Licensed Psychiatrist. Work experience in provision in multidisciplinary teams Knowledge of the MHgap training Very good knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and English. (French is a plus) Experience with NGO will be an asset. Good computer skills (Microsoft Office) Good analytical skills Good communication and teamwork skills MdM is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, or disability unrelated to job requirements. How to apply SELECTION PROCESS: A competitive selection process will take place taking into consideration the entire offers including CV, technical and financial aspects. Technical proposal to submit including: CV and Cover Letter (Including Certificate and License) An appreciation of the terms of reference The technical approach The provisional working plan (working days during the week and the working hours) References of previous employees Financial proposal including: The total financial quotation (including MOF tax 7,5% consultancy tax) incorporating the budget allocation (transportation, accommodation, and other fees). Terms of payment and payment modality. Proposal validity. Any and all relevant information or deemed of value to MdM. Deadline to apply: 20/12/2022, 05:00 PM Expected starting date: 01/01/2023 (duration: one year contract renewable for additional two years, depends on funds and performance efficiency). The offer must be sent by email to: logsupplyoff.beirut.lebanon@medecinsdumonde.net, and mention in the subject of the email “MR 006 BEY LB 23 - Consultant Psychiatrist for provision of Psychiatric Consultation in the CMH-SUC in Bekaa”, before December 20th at 05:00 PM.
• Documents:

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