Consultant Psychiatrist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Consultant Psychiatrist reports directly to the Health Manager. He/she will be expected to work under Clinical services program with a main objective of management of the complex psychiatric cases across all IRC health facilities. The Consultant Psychiatrist’s overall objective will be to advice the mental health team and primary healthcare providers on appropriate medications and other treatment strategies, provide support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions in Kakuma refugee camp.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct evaluation of patients with complex diagnostic or therapeutic challenges who have been identified and line listed.
• Document clear management plans for all patients seen during the visit.
• Provide refresher training and updates on MhGAP to clinicians who underwent the training previously.
• Development and delivery of in-service training for primary care providers regarding recognition of common psychiatric presentations in humanitarian settings. 
• Provide clinical supervision to the mental health nurse offering psychiatric services in the camp and recommend on opportunities for growth.
• Be available to provide follow up telephone consultation to the mental health nurse 1 month after the initial visit to update patient management plans.
• Compile and share report a quality-of-care report on management of mental health conditions in the camp with recommendations on key areas that need strengthening.
• Any other responsibility deemed necessary to the program by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Psychiatry from an institution recognized by KMPDU.
• Certificate of Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• A valid practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Experience of working in a limited resource setting and/or humanitarian setting is preferred.
• Trainer of trainers in mhGAP strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills: oral: written and presentation skills.
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive
• Ability to work and live in harsh environmental conditions.
• Demonstrate integrity by modelling the IRC values and ethical standards.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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