Psychiatric Clinical Officer job at Medical Teams International
About the Organization
In our broken world, so many people are suffering. They are pushed to the margins and forgotten. Men, women and children are persecuted and left without homes. They are hurting, sick and in crisis.
God calls us to love the vulnerable, to dare to love like Jesus. He uses us to provide people in crisis with protection and care.
We work to restore health as the first step to restoring hope. Because every person deserves the chance for a better life.
Job Description
Responsible for collaborating with other medical staff on the integration of psychiatric treatment with basic healthcare services in order to ensure the treatment of patients suffering from severe and common psychiatric disorders.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with mental illnesses psychiatric disorder; refer complicated cases to Medical Officer
Administer use of and monitor reactions to psychotropic and other medications
Support client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and mental illness and accepting the need for treatment with specific attention to the cultural context
Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping and MTI policy
Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on mental health issues
Support medicine management for psychiatric drugs for regional health facilities in close collaboration with the Medical Coordinator
Provide training for medical staff on diagnosis and treatment of severe and common mental health disorders
Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Other duties as assigned
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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Diploma in Mental Health is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
2 years of psychiatric medicine practice is required
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of professional psychiatric medicine principles, procedures and techniques use in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients
Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behaviour patterns of patients with emotional disturbances and mental illness
Knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and the control, preparation and administration of medications
SKILLS
Skilled in applying professional psychiatric medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients
Skilled in developing interpersonal therapeutic relationship with psychiatric patients
Skilled in assessment and application of appropriate intervention techniques
Skilled in effectively communicating with a variety of individuals and able to function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
A good command of both written and spoken English
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
How to Apply
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