Mental Health Clinical Coordinator

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Mental Health Clinical Coordinator

Department:

Clinical Department

Grade :

3B Coordinator

Location:

Burera

Reports to :

MH Program Manager – Burera site

Positions Reporting to:

Job Summary

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The Mental Health Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for supervision and support of the MESH MH system in Burera District, including coordination, teaching, training, coaching and supervision of MESH mentors. The staff will ensure the implementation of quality improvement measures at the hospital and health center levels in close collaboration with IMB and MOH Mental Health team members, integrating current MESH MH programming with psychotherapeutic interventions, and coordinating with Burera site M&E coordinator to ensure mental health data quality. This position will report to the IMB Mental Health Program Manager. The position is based in Burera district at Butaro hospital, with 80% travel to health centers required.

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Major Duties / Responsibilities for the Position:

• Supervise and coordinate district mental health MESH mentors in the regular supervision of HC nurses in mental health including: observing the provision of care by nurses, completing case management reports based on observed nurse-patient interactions, and providing direct feedback to HC nurses and recommendations on how to improvement the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients according to developed guidelines;
• Assist district hospital and health center staff to implement evidence based mental health care at the hospital and health center levels;
• Travel to district health centers for supervisory visits and mental health data quality checking (approximately 80% of time);
• Work with pharmacists at Health facility level to ensure availability of MH medications;
• Work with MH specialists to ensure that MH patients are timely receiving proper treatment, and coordinate necessary referrals;
• Coordinate trainings, workshops and mentorship activities focusing on psychopharmacology.
• Facilitate integration of new psychotherapy/psychosocial rehabilitation interventions with ongoing pharmacological care at health centers in coordination with all IMB/MOH team members, including referral pathways;
• Facilitate teaching sessions for mentors, HC nurses and other care providers on relevant mental health clinical and system based topics, including standardized mental health case scenarios;
• Propose, support and coordinate the implementation of initiatives to improve MH care delivery;
• Facilitate quality improvement activities at the hospital and health center levels, including the monitoring and evaluation of interventions, in collaboration with district hospital staff and IMB M&E teams.
• Coordinate and participate in regular mental health team meetings, as well as other meetings as needed, including MESH supervisory meetings.
• Coordinate with IMB MH Community Coordinator as appropriate for community outreach
• Be available by phone for clinical supervision as needs arise
• Complete appropriate documentation of activities
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisors.

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  Required Qualifications:

  • At least A1 level in mental health nursing with training background in nursing required.
  • Experience in supervising other care providers in evidence based mental health care preferred
  • Some experience in collaborative learning and interdisciplinary care teams, hospital and community-based mental health, and integration of mental health care services into primary care
  • Experience providing program support and training in mental health preferred
  • Demonstrated interest in public health especially mental health;
  • Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Office applications)
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative. Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and reprioritize easily.
  • Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and partners.
  • Proficient in English, French and Kinyarwanda
  • Flexibility and an ability to think creatively
  • Interest in social justice and health care issues.
  • Superb writing and reporting skills
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel to, live and work in rural areas.

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    Values

    • Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubufatanye-Solidarity, Agaciro-Dignity, Kugira ishyaka-Determination
    • Be independent: Act with honesty, integrity and fairness;
    • Use imagination: Be creative in all aspects of their role;
    • Work collaboratively: Listen to and learn from others, share ideas and good practice;
    • Deliver quality: Take pride in work and deliver best results in the time and budget available.
    • Safeguarding: At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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