Clinical psychiatric nurse (2 Posts)

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