Location: Kumbi or Gola Odaa Woredas, Ethiopia
Deadline: December 8, 2024
Job Description
Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO)
External Vacancy Announcement
Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO) is an Ethiopian resident not-for-profit charity organization established in 2002. It is a re-registered NGO in line with the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation Number 1113/2019. FIDO has an extensive scope of work in humanitarian projects, reaching a multitude of affected populations through various emergency responses. Additionally, FIDO has an established presence in more than 92 districts throughout Ethiopia.
FIDO has recently been awarded a project to implement a response to the forecasted drought from October 20, 2024 – March 31, 2024 in the Kumbi and Gola Odaa Woredas of the East Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region. We are seeking dedicated and adaptable Livelihood Officers to be stationed at the woreda level.
The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery of the MHPSS clinical services in the assigned woreda and health facilities. S/He will mainly be responsible for the day to day implementation of the MHPSS services in MHNT and health facilities, health education, treating mental health conditions at the primary health care level and mental health case consultation. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to Health workers in health facilities.
He/she will also be responsible for day to day documentation of mental health conditions treated, people provided for health education and all provided services accordingly and compile weekly and monthly reports and share with Health Project officer.
Job Summary:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implementing assessment, diagnosis, prescription and prevention procedures that fall under the scope of his/her competencies applying medical knowledge, asking appropriate questions to patients and following protocols in order to ensure a correct implementation of the medical treatments and to refer patients when appropriate.
- Work in close collaboration with MHNT and primary health unit team to ensure a comprehensive package of mental health care for all patients, and to give input for the mental health awareness and de-stigmatization activities in the health facility
- Develop and provide culturally appropriate mental health care services
- Collaborate with informal service providers such as natural healers to facilitate information sharing and referral of mental health cases.
- Assist the MHNT and PHC staff in creating a clinical mental health service that is integrated into their working week, through specially allocated clinical time.
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies in conjunction with MHNT staff.
- Organize public awareness and de-stigmatization campaigns around mental health issues with support from local staff including HEWs and volunteers health workers.
- Improving basic preventive mental health care at community level in line with public health emergency management with emphasis on common mental disorders.
- Conduct & undertake PHC services like consultation & provide proper treatment for mental health conditions.
- Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus
- Strengthening of early referrals mechanism.
- Ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest woreda or capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.
- Support the HEWs on how to identify common symptoms of mental disorders and its preventive measures follow-up (e.g., referral to health facility).
- Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on mental health conditions and preventative issues in the community.
- When applicable train other medical staff in psychiatry related issues
- Performing additional tasks given by supervisor that is related to his/her competencies
Duty Station Base in Kumbi or Gola Odaa Woredas
Estimated Start Date As soon as possible
Posting Period 5 Months
Salary Negotiable
About You
Education
- A Bachelor’s degree in Psychiatry Nursing and with valid registration/practicing license.
Experience and Job Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in livelihood programming, agricultural development, or community-based projects, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
- Knowledge of the NGO dynamics of the humanitarian sector
- At least two years of experience in the field at the field.
- Experienced working at the NGO and primary health care unit (Health center) outpatient department managing patients with mental health conditions and other health program implementation an, training of health workers, etc
- Local language ability which is Afaan Oromo is Mandatory.
- Extremely flexible able to work independently, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Skills
- Teamwork
- Patience
- Patient care and assistance
- Attention to detail
How to Apply
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications using the link: https://forms.gle/qeCowUrHuQBxz9mAA
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: FIDO is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.
