Psychologist

International Committee of Red Cross

In collaboration with, and under the direct supervision of the Hospital Project Manager and technical supervision of the MHPSS Programme Manager, the Psychologist contributes technically to the implementation of MHPSS activities in line with the ICRC MHPSS framework. S/he is responsible for supporting with the continued development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the mental health and psychosocial support activities for all programmes, alongside the Hospital Project Manager and MHPSS Program Manager. S/he guarantees technical quality, alignment with the Delegation and Tyre Subdelegations priorities and strategy, as well as integrating ethical and do no harm considerations throughout the delivery of activities in Lebanon.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Applies psychometric screening and monitoring tools in accordance with ICRC standards, ensuring data entering in the established platforms (PEARL/ MAD).
• Contributes to recommendations and proposals to enhance the Help the Helpers activities to the MHPSS Program Manager.
• Liaises with relevant Hospital Management staff to ensure support, continuity and therapeutic interventions are provided ethically and in timely manner.
• When relevant, trains hospital or MoPH/ PHEOC/ NMHP staff in Training of Trainers for Help the Helpers and conducts supervisions and for People Affected by Violence - Health and conducts supervision.
• Identifies gaps in hospital staff competencies related to basic MHPSS knowledge and skills in identification, handling and referral of patients with a focus, but not exclusive to, MHPSS needs.
• Develops, facilitates, and implements information, sensitization and capacity building sessions on MHPSS for hospital teams as required.
• Ensures evaluations, monitoring, data entry, regular follow-up, and support is provided for all capacity building activities.
• Provides weekly support to MHPSS activities pertaining to Tyre SD in coordination with the Tyre MHPSS psychologist and SD management in line with the delegation s MHPSS objectives.
• Provides technical support to MHPSS peers based on needs in all areas.
• Manages the MHPSS database and contributes to timely reporting as required, including minutes of meetings, field trip reports, quarterly technical reports.
• Reports events and changes within the region.