Job Detail

Technical Officer - (1804466)  Grade: P3Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4Contract duration: 12 months: 

Job Posting

: Oct 1, 2018, 11:12:54 AM

Closing Date

: Oct 22, 2018, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/MSD Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Schedule

: Full-time  
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the Department of Mental Health and Substance abuse (MSD) are to reduce the burden associated with mental, neurological, and substance use disorders, and to promote mental health worldwide. The Evidence, Research and Action on Mental and Brain Disorders (MER) team's areas of work include, amongst others, mental health in emergency affected communities and psychological interventions in other communities affected by adversity.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. To provide technical support in developing face-to-face and e-methods of scalable psychological interventions for people exposed to communities exposed to adversities. Key achievement: draft WHO psychological interventions developed for testing.

2. To provide technical support in testing face-to-face and e-methods of scalable psychological interventions for people exposed to communities exposed to adversities through randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Key achievements: RCTs on WHO psychological intervention designed, funded and implemented.

3. To develop guidance for scaling up implementation of evidence-based psychological interventions. Key achievement: availability of WHO implementation guidance.

4. To provide technical support and mentorship to organizations scaling up mental health interventions in adversity affected populations. Key achievement: Increased capacity of organizations to implement psychological interventions.

5. To contribute to other programmatic activities of MER required by programmatic priorities and to perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential : A university degree in psychology, psychiatry, social work or closely related science.


Desirable : An advanced university degree in in psychology, psychiatry, social work or related science. Completion of supervised clinical training in psychological intervention. Training in public health.

Experience

Essential : At least 5 years of experience in mental health care or research or programme implementation; of which at least 2 years has been at international level/global mental health level. At least 2 years of experience working on the implementation of projects in low or middle income countries, which relate to the mental health of people affected by adversity.

Desirable : At least one year full-time equivalent (FTE) mental health programs implementation or research experience in a low or middle income country. Experience in developing and testing face-to-face or IT supported psychological interventions. Evidence of publications in indexed, academic journals.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the development, testing and implementation of psychological interventions, e-mental health and the planning, delivery and evaluation of mental health services in low and middle income countries. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential : Expert knowledge of English.


Desirable : Expert knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 59,151 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3702 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: www.whed.net/ . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link:www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.


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