WHO National Professional Officer Mental Health Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. WHO Ethiopia looking for “National Professional Officer Mental Health”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 22nd Feb 2022.
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WHO National Professional Officer Mental Health Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 2nd Feb 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of National Professional Officer Mental Health to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization |
| Position | National Professional Officer Mental Health |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 22nd Feb 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
Description Of Duties:
- Oversee the overall timeliness and quality of all programme deliverables, the finalization of operational transactions in accordance with the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) operational work plan, assure compliance with WHO rules and regulations, and efficiently deliver related services/products within the country.
- Engage and coordinate with the international and national stakeholders (including UN/NGO and civil society organizations) to:
- oFacilitate and provide technical assistance in the assessment of MHPSS needs, resources and capacities.oSupport the development of a mental health service organization plan, with initial focus on:
- Promote a system-based approach to integrate MHPSS in health and related social sectors, in coordination with relevant agencies and entities. Establish and lead Mental Health Working Group under the health cluster based on the interagency cluster approach for ensuring a coordinated response.
- Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and other national entities/ institutions in building capacity in the MHPSS response at national level.
- Provide technical advice to partners, civil society organizations and other entities, as appropriate, on the issues related to instituting a robust MHPSS programme.
- Contribute to the mobilization of adequate and sustained resources for the development and implementation of MHPSS activities.
- Facilitate the development of community-based mental health services.
- Contribute to the development and strengthening of secondary level specialist psychiatric services.
- Provide technical guidance to develop, implement and monitor the integration of mental health in the primary health care.
- Co-develop, in coordination with national stakeholders, surveillance and monitoring systems for mental, neurological and substance use disorders (MNS).
Position in Organization:
- National Professional Officer Mental Health
- Grade: NO-C
- Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year
- Job Posting: Feb 1, 2022, 7:47:16 PM
- Closing Date: Feb 22, 2022, 4:29:00 AM
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
- Organization: AF_ETH Ethiopia
- Schedule: Full-time
Qualification:
- University degree in psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work or allied sciences from an accredited/recognized institute.
Experience:
- At least seven (5) years of experience in in the assessment, development and implementation of policies, strategies and action plans for MHPSS in the context of emergencies.
- Desirable:
- Experience of managing national mental health programme(s) including experience with implementing WHO’s mental health Gap Action Programme (MHGAP);
- Experience in capacity building, developing and promoting collaborative partnerships;
- Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies, relevant nongovernmental, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organizations.
- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in large public health projects would be an asset.
How to Apply WHO National Professional Officer Mental Health Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2104338
The Closing Date: 22nd Feb 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.who.int |
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