Dec 16, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Clinical Psychologist – Temporary Jobs in South Sudan

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Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Clinical Psychologist – Temporary Jobs in South Sudan

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights, Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, in Juba, South Sudan. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of South Sudan.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Refers cases of individual staff members experiencing difficulty coping and/or presenting mental health-related symptoms or syndromes to the UN staff counsellors office for support.
  • Provides critical clinical support to victims of human right violations/ including related supportive therapy (e.g. individual and/or group) whenever and wherever there is a need for it.
  • Advises the Coordinator and other Personnel Officers, as necessary, on individual cases where an identified problem is likely to have professional, vocational and/or counselling effect (e.g. work-related problem/s due to a psychological problem, conflict resolution, need-oriented medication, etc.).
  • Provides training and information sessions on crisis and stress management, problem-solving and conflict resolution as needed.
  • Monitors environmental factors that could lead to stress, with particular focus on stress related to critical incidents, including emergency and crisis situations, with respect to staff members at the duty stations.
  • Develops, organizes and implements clinical psychology plan for victims and stress management programmes for staff members.
  • Performs other duties as required.

    Competencies

    • Professionalism: Expert knowledge in the field of clinical psychology; stress management and counselling; demonstrated adaptability and ability to work in austere, insecure environments and to adjust rapidly to varying social, organizational and geographic settings; good conceptual skills in mental health programming and/or public health; proven ability to provide culturally sensitive counselling in stress and stress related issues and treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately.

    • Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions

    as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

    • Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education

    • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in the above-mentioned field, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

    • Qualifying years of experience are calculated after the receipt of an accredited advanced level degree recognised by the United Nations.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    • A valid certification to practice at national level in clinical psychology or psychiatry is required.

    Work Experience

    • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in stress counselling, clinical psychology, psychiatry, or related field, at a national level with cross border experience is required.

    • International experience is desirable.

    • Experience in crisis coordination and emergency response is desirable.

    Languages

  • For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Clinical Psychologist – Temporary Jobs in South Sudan

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