Psychologist

International Committee of Red Cross

In collaboration with, and under the direct supervision of the Hospital Project Manager and technical supervision of the MHPSS Programme Manager, the Psychologist contributes technically to the implementation of MHPSS activities in line with the ICRC MHPSS framework. S/he is responsible for supporting with the continued development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the mental health and psychosocial support activities for all programmes, alongside the Hospital Project Manager and MHPSS Program Manager. S/he guarantees technical quality, alignment with the Delegation and Tyre Subdelegations priorities and strategy, as well as integrating ethical and do no harm considerations throughout the delivery of activities in Lebanon.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Ensures that physiotherapy needs are assessed and defined with regard to the population in need of physiotherapy/physical rehabilitation, in coordination with the hospital/physical rehabilitation project team and in close collaboration with professional experts (e.g. surgeons, psychologists, ortho-prosthetists).
• Ensures the continuum of care by referring individuals in need of further rehabilitation or mental health support or PHC services, after their discharge to the appropriate structure.
• Ensures the implementation of ICRC physiotherapy standards in collaboration with the respective partners and supported facilities.
• Assess the hospital physiotherapy staff needs and performance, providing regular feedback and ongoing training and capacity building.
• Deliver training and coaching within his/her specialty based on ICRC internal guidelines and internationally validated recommendations.
• Contributes to developing professional relationships; advocates health promotion activities and scholarly practice, so that service users benefit to the utmost from ongoing learning.
• Effectively follow up on stock requests, the acquisition and maintenance of physiotherapy equipment and supplies, assistive devices and mobility aids, in consultation with the logistic and administration teams.
• As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), the physiotherapist is present in MDT rounds, clinic, and discussions in TeGH, MGH and any new supported hospital to ensure that patient planning, delivery of assistive devices, and physiotherapy sessions meets the ICRC quality standards.Develops guidelines, and SOPs to ensure that the ICRC standards are respected and implemented.
• Identifies and Assists Continuous Professional Development trainings for Physiotherapists.
• Reports equipment failure and ensures maintenance of property in ICRC supported hospital structure.
• Participate in the Planning for Result, and ensure administrative tasks (e.g. consultancy contracts, MoU) are implemented.