Clinical Supervisor/Trainer

TPO Nepal

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organization. It was established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of children and families in conflict affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems. TPO Nepal is a knowledge-driven, innovative organization working in areas disrupted by violence and poverty. We strive to develop local psychosocial, mental health and conflict resolution capacity and systems that promote community resilience, quality of life and self-reliance through education, research, service delivery and advocacy.

Details / requirements:

Project information:

REducing Stigma among HealthcAre ProvidErs (RESHAPE) is a 5-years research project funded through National Institute of Health (NIH) research grant that aims to reduce mental health stigma among primary healthcare workers and improve quality of care through active involvement of mental health service users and caregivers. The project is being implemented by TPO Nepal in partnership with George Washington University.

TPO Nepal seeks a competent, committed and result oriented candidate for the following position:

Title: Clinical Supervisor/Trainer

Job station: 40% in Kaski and 60% in the field sites (Syangja, Parbat, Baglung, and Myagdi districts)

Job duration: Until August 2021 with possibilities of extension

Number of opening: 1 (one)

Start date: At the earliest

Qualifications and experience:

  • Minimum master’s degree in psychology or master’s degree in psychiatric social work; M. Phil in clinical psychology is preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical case handling, and training/supervision of community psychosocial workers or psychosocial counselors.

Other desirable skills and experience:

  • Experience in developing mental health training and intervention guidelines and materials.
  • Knowledge and experience in delivering mental health trainings.
  • Knowledge of National Health Training Centre (NHTC) mental health training modules or the WHO mhGAP packages is desirable.
  • Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills (including typing skills) in English and Nepali.
  • Good working knowledge of office packages such as MS word, excel, and Powerpoint.
  • Some experience and knowledge in mental health research is desirable.
  • Willingness to travel in rural areas of Gandaki Province.
  • Willingness to work in multicultural environment.
  • Candidate from within the Gandaki province will be preferred.
  • Should have a sound knowledge of local context.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Follow the NHTC training Module and provide training and supervision to health workers and health volunteers from primary healthcare settings.
  • Provide training/supervision to field psychosocial counselors and guide them in clinical case management, documentation, and referral.
  • Develop assessment and management plans and provide support to psychosocial counselors to implement them.
  • Monitor client progress through regular meetings and follow up.
  • Provide psychological/psychosocial support to the service users and caregivers receiving photovoice training.
  • Support project lead/ implementation coordinator to conduct mental health awareness workshops and coordination meetings in the communities and municipalities.
  • Document and report the progress of field psychosocial counselors and health workers to project lead and (when required) to project PI and other Co-Is.

Interested, qualified and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with a cover letter, updated resume (CV) and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np or drop the documents to Administration Department no later than 5:00 p.m., 3rd February, 2020. Interested candidates are required to mention the post applied for clearly in the application.

No telephone inquiries, please. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an interview with TPO Nepal Office.

Overview

Category
Openings 1
Salary Rs. /
Position Type Full Time
Position Level Senior Level
Education M. A. (Masters in Art)
Posted Date 21 Jan, 2020
Apply Before 03 Feb, 2020
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