National Consultant: Mental Health Specialist

Project Context and Scope

Migration health assessments are among the most well-established migration management services offered by IOM. At the request of receiving country governments, IOM provides an evaluation of the physical and mental health status of migrants prior to their departure for the purpose of resettlement, international employment, enrolment in specific migrant assistance programmes, or for obtaining a temporary or permanent visa. Migration health assessments have many benefits, including the early detection and treatment of conditions of individual and public health concern, safer travel and the prevention of negative health events during travel or on arrival at host communities. Additionally, they serve to protect the health of both migrants and host communities and reduce the expected demand for domestic health and social services. Health assessment programmes also allow refugee resettlement agencies to adequately prepare for the arrival of refugees by providing them with important medical information in advance.   Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing Migration and Health Unit MH.0086.MD10.D3.03.009
    Tasks to be performed under this contract

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  To identify and diagnose any physical or mental disorder, including alcohol-related disorders according to Mental Health | • Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians | Immigrant and Refugee Health | CDC
• To identify any harmful behaviour associated with a disorder.
• To determine the likelihood of recurrence of prior harmful behaviours associated with a physical or mental disorder.
• To identify substance use disorders according American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• To determine the remission status of any disorder previously diagnosed.
• For certain cases, particularly when harmful behaviour is present, psychological or neuropsychological testing will be provided.
• Ensure proper identification of refugees and migrants during the mental health assessment and record all relevant health information in standard forms; ensuring completeness and accuracy of the recorded information.
• Provide the management with a plan of counselling tailored on the needs of the specific individuals in need for follow up. 
• Report, granting confidentiality and ethical standards, on a monthly basis, number of cases,  statistics of identified problems and follow up and closure plans, according to IOM procedures.
• Participate to supervision and case management sessions, as necessary. 
• Assign medical escort as necessary.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.   Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • Numbers of assessed individuals
  • Numbers of reports completed.
  • Numbers of escorted individuals
      Education
    • University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least 10 years of professional work experience. 
    • Postgraduate specialization in  adult and pediatric metal health, psychiatry. 
    • Valid license to practice within country is mandatory.
    •   Experience
      • Professional continuous clinical experience. The last clinical posting should be within the last 10 years;
      • Good knowledge of clinical medicine;
      •   Skills
        • Excellent bedside manner
        •  Informed with Mental Health | • Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians | Immigrant and Refugee Health | CDC Languages
          • English, Romanian, Russian IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Travel required
            • NO Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
            • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
          • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
        • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
      • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
    • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioral indicators
    • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.