Clinical Psychologist

Position title

Clinical Psychologist

Description

TPO Uganda is a National humanitarian and Development Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that has been delivering services to vulnerable communities in Uganda since 1994. This 2024, TPO Uganda celebrates 30 years of transforming lives in Uganda and beyond. Our work covers; Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders (MNS); Child Care and Protection; Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Mitigation; HIV / AIDS Prevention, Care and Support; Disaster Risk Prevention and Response; Livelihoods Support; and, Organizational Development and Sustainability.

Over the years, TPO Uganda has grown into a respectable National NGO with a demonstrable track record in up to 46 Districts spread across seven sub-regions as at May 2024.

TPO Uganda is now seeking applications for the following position under the Project; 'Provision of Specialized Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services for GBV survivors in Bidibidi, Rhino, Imvepi and Kyaka settlements' Project.

Position : Clinical Psychologist No 3 persons Reports to : Project Coordinator as line supervisor MHPSS Supervisor as overall supervisor Location : Bidibidi, Imvepi, and Kyaka II refugee settlements Start Date Immediately

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of the job is to provide technical support to the project team and supervise the implementation of the different Psychotherapy interventions delivered by Social Workers at both group and individual levels.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Related to project implementation

✓ Clinical Supervision : The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for supervising Social Workers and providing guidance throughout implementation of Project MHPSS intervention approaches.

✓ Case management; build up case management repository for the project in accordance to the standard case management principles and TPO Uganda case management process.

✓ Assessment and diagnosis; provide guidance towards the use of various global and internal assessment tools in relation to project needs and in accordance with diagnosis.

✓ Mainstream PSS into all projects activities and build resource materials for MHPSS adaptable to the project according to the project theory of change.

✓ Capacity strengthening and enhancement; Train Social Workers, partners and Community Support Structures on MHPSS, mhGAP HIG, PFA and any other skills as required by project objectives and arising needs during implementation

✓ Provide support supervision, consultation, mentorship, and specialized clinical care to beneficiaries, and support Social Workers to manage complex MHPSS cases

✓ Supervise and support implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sessions, Psychological first Aid, problem management Plus as well as provision of psychoeducation and awareness raising to the community.

✓ Conduct quarterly review meetings with community support structure members to review progress, challenges and developing actions to improve psychosocial work across the refugee settlements / project scope.

✓ Participate in all MHPSS settlements and District MHPSS related meetings and Working Groups

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Masters in Clinical Psychology.

Membership of any psychology Association is an added advantage.

Research experience and sound clinical practice experience is an added advantage. How to apply :

Contacts

Tpo How To Apply

Please send your CV, letter of interest and academic documents with 3 work related referees via email : [HIDDEN TEXT] . Include your salary history for the past 3 years (Attached as one document of not more than 2MBs). visit : www.tpoug.org

Deadline : June 20th 2024.

TPO Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that does not discriminate on any basis.

Please note that this offer of employment is made to you with the understanding that you do not have a history of fraud or sexual offenses. In accordance with the TPO Uganda's Anti- Fraud and PSHEA Policies 2021, you are expected to abide and comply with the terms and conditions therein at all times. Any violation of this and other policies is highly punishable as per guidelines indicated in the various policies and laws of Uganda.

Skills Required

Case Management, clinical supervision, psychoeducation