SVN/ID10/2012/083 - Psychologist

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Indonesia is looking for a Psychologist according to the terms of reference below:


I. Position Information
Reference No.
Position title
Position grade
Duty station
Type of Contract SVN/ID10/2012/083
Psychologist
General Service Staff, Grade 6 (Base monthly salary : IDR 16,652,000)
Medan
Special All Inclusive Contract for 3 (three) months with the possibility of extension.
Seniority band:
Job family:
Organizational unit:
Position number
Position rated ¨
Subject to rotation Band III
Migration Health
Health Unit
n/a
n/a,
n/a
Reporting directly to Head of Sub-Office / Program Coordinator in Medan, in close coordination with Psychosocial Support Coordinator and Senior Migration Health Adviser, for technical guidance.
Overall supervision by Deputy Chief of Mission
Managerial responsibility No
Directly reporting staff 0

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office / Operations Officer in Medan, in close coordination with Psychosocial Support Coordinator and Senior Migration Health Advisor in Jakartafor technical guidance and under overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission, the incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of a mental health support system for migrant populations in the regional designated area (Medan and Pekan Baru).

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1.       Establish mechanisms for standardized delivery of Psychosocial support services based on conceptual framework and programme components for Psychosocial support services  within the irregular migrant’s programme in Medan and Pekanbaru including any other locations in Sumatra in coordination with HoO Medan and Psychosocial Support Coordinator.
2.       Work collaboratively with relevant local authorities, medical and other staff to address a variety of mental health, chemical health, social health, and other related concerns through: assessing the staff skill levels; facilitating for trainings were necessary; establishing close links with existing local systems with an orientation of system strengthening; and improving IOM’s  capacity in responding to the beneficiaries needs by establishing linkages with professional networks on psychosocial and mental health domain.
3.       Establishing a system on data gathering and reporting on a periodic basis on the interventions undertaken by the social work teams in the field with clear and concise recommendations for staff concerned in meeting the objectives described in the conceptual frame work for Psychosocial support Services and disseminate to HoO Medan, Psychosocial support Coordinator and the Senior Migration Health Advisor on a monthly basis
4.       Undertake periodic assessments to review: procedures; information management practices; ethics; staff performance and consistency of service delivery and make recommendations to the relevant programme managers on ongoing program development, risk management and evaluation.
5.       Streamline mental health services with other support services provided by IOM migration health system resulting in a program that covers and addresses the needs of all gender and age categories of the target group.
6.       Establish a recordable system for:  assessing the individual’s mental health and psychosocial needs; case management and record keeping system of beneficiaries; and a monitoring and evaluation of services provided with the aim of adapting and improving programme interventions.
7.       Assess psychosocial and protection needs and identify problems/gaps, risk and vulnerabilities, including those related to gender and age. Propose prioritised initiatives to reduce these risks and increase the resilience capacity within the IMs communities in detention and community settings in regional designated areas.
8.       Implementation of psychological supports where needed, possible and appropriate in a scheduled manner including group counselling sessions and psycho-education activities in addressing the identified psychosocial and related mental health issues.
9.       Establish a referral network and mechanisms for referring migrants with potential mental/psychosocial health problems or any other general health issues to the appropriate health care service providers in the area.
10.   Design and facilitate delivery of periodic educational programs and services to the relevant actors involved in the programme on issues related to the promotion of psychosocial support and mental health, and the understanding, management and treatment of mental illness to facilitate appropriate individual responses to beneficiary needs and reinforcement for established procedures
11.   Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

IV. Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

Behavioural
Accountability
* Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
* Accepts and gives constructive criticism
* Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
* Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
* Monitors own work to correct errors
* Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings




Client Orientation
* Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
* Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries
* Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks

Continuous Learning
* Contributes to colleagues' learning
* Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
* Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
* Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area

Communication
* Actively shares relevant information
* Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
* Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
* Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Creativity and Initiative
* Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
* Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones
* Persuades others to consider new ideas
* Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

Leadership and Negotiation
* Convinces others to share resources
* Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change
* Presents goals as shared interests
* Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follow through

Performance Management
* Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
* Identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers
* Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations
* Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures
* Holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations

Planning and Organizing
* Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
* Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others
* Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
* Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
* Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals
* Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members

Professionalism
* Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
* Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
* Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
* Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
* Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
* Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
* Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration Solutions

Teamwork
* Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
* Contributes to, and follows team objectives
* Gives credit where credit is due
* Seeks input and feedback from others
* Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
* Actively supports and implements final group decisions
* Takes joint responsibility for team's work

Technological Awareness
* Learns about developments in available technology
* Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
* Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work

Resources Mobilization
* Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs


Technical

a)      Knowledge in assisting emergency operations activities;
b)     Knowledge of social work value and ethics, theory and established practices of clinical social work, including assessment, treatment and crisis intervention skills
c)      Understanding of the social determinants of health, and the social consequences of lack thereof ; family systems and family dynamics
d)     Understanding of diversity as it affects different populations and service delivery, including, but not limited to, gender, sexual identity, culture, ethnic, spirituality and racial issues
e)      understanding classification of psychiatric illnesses and. the main classifications of psychotropic medications, including their general use, expected response, and common side effects would be an advantage
f)       Effectively applies knowledge of psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
g)      Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
h)     Proven ability and experience in liaising with UN, Government Departments/Authorities and other international organizations;
i)       ability to operate software packages required for effective information management, including word processing, and ability to use the internet to find resources and access evidence-based practice research

 

V. Education and Experience

a)      University degree in psychology, social science, or degree in psychiatric nursing and registered to practice in clinical psychology discipline in Indonesia.
b)     At least six years of working experience with minimum three years of clinical work experience, of which minimal five to several years of experience working in community based programmes or camp settings.
c)      Experience in provision of community based training activities.


VI. Languages

Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both oral and written



HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to send the application in ENGLISH, with :

a)      Cover letter, clearly specify suitability and availability date,
b)     Complete the Personal History Form  which can be downloaded at the following link :
        http://www.iom.or.id/loadpdf.jsp?lang=eng&pgs=pcmain&file=phform.xls
c)      Detailed curriculum vitae, including historical salary and minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).

Please submit the application by email  to recruitment-indonesia@iom.int  and indicating the reference code above as subject.

The deadline for applications is  18 March 2013

Only applicant who meet the above qualification will be short-listed