Psychiatrists (Shahat, Soussa, Derna, AlQuba, and AlBayda) at International Rescue Committee Switzerland

Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatry, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Patient Care, Therapeutic Treatment, Pharmacological Treatment, Health Education, Documentation, Collaboration, Confidentiality, Ethical Practice, Quality Improvement, Communication, Cultural Competence, Microsoft Office, mhGAP Certification

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Project Background The IRC is implementing a multi-sector humanitarian response in Eastern Libya to support communities affected by Storm Daniel and ongoing service gaps in primary healthcare, MHPSS, and protection. The project aims to strengthen health services, improve access to essential medical care, and support vulnerable groups—including women, children, migrants, and displaced families—across Shahat, Soussa, Derna, AlQuba, and AlBayda. As part of this intervention, IRC seeks a psychiatrist to deliver quality mental‑health and psychosocial care, support the prevention and management of psychiatric disorders, and ensure continuity of care within targeted health facilities. Scope of Work The psychiatrist will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of mental‑health services within designated health facilities and surrounding communities in Shahat, Soussa, Derna, AlQuba, and AlBayda, Libya (All transportation between assigned locations will be managed by the staff themselves). This includes diagnosing and managing common psychiatric disorders, providing therapeutic and pharmacological treatment. The Psychiatrist will play a key role in early identification of severe mental‑health conditions, crisis intervention, and ensuring timely referral to inpatient psychiatric care when required. The role also ensures continuity of care through coordination with psychologists, community health workers, medical doctors, and referral hospitals, while maintaining high standards of patient‑centered care, confidentiality, and ethical clinical practice. Expected Outcomes / Deliverables Deliver high‑quality psychiatric care in alignment with national and international clinical standards, laws, and protocols, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence‑based practice. Provide mental‑health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric conditions; crisis intervention; therapeutic and pharmacological treatment; health education; and referrals to secondary health facilities as needed. Coordinate closely with psychologists, Community health workers, medical doctors, and other health providers to ensure continuity of care and conduct appropriate follow‑up for all patients, including those referred to higher‑level facilities. Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure all information is kept confidential and properly updated in program databases. Participate in Quality and Performance Improvement activities as required. Provide timely reports and updates to supervisors, while maintaining respectful communication with patients and families. Deliverables/ Outputs Estimated time to complete Target Date Review and Approvals Required Deliver daily psychiatric/mental health care Daily Daily Medical Team Leader/MHPSS specialist Referrals to other health providers or secondary/ higher‑level medical facilities as required As needed On the same referral day Medical Team Leader/MHPSS specialist Patient documentation and updating program databases Daily/weekly compilation/ Monthly as needed Daily / on the 25th of each month Medical Team Leader / Health Data Team Participating in Quality & Performance Improvement activities To Be Determined (TBD) To Be Determined (TBD) Medical Team Leader / MHPSS specialist Duration of the Work The expected engagement duration for the Psychiatrist will be three months, with a possibility of extending the service contract as per the project timeline/need. Anticipated start date for the Psychiatrist position will be March 1, 2026, with expected completion/end date May 31. 2026. Key Working Relationships: In addition to the relationship mentioned under the expected outcomes, the Psychiatrist is expected to engage with the health manager/ Senior Health manager. The psychiatrist will not be line managing any internal staff. Duty station: This service contractor is required to provide the above mentioned services in Shahat, Soussa, Derna, AlQuba, and AlBayda.. Qualifications and requirements of a successful individual contractor: Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery with a valid practice license from the Libyan Ministry of Health Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working as a psychiatrist. Good understanding of the principles of health care services levels, diagnostic procedures, Libyan health systems, healthcare providers in all sectors, and medical case definitions. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with daily travel to different field sites. Capacity and flexibility to work under pressure and difficult conditions Basic skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Relevant experience working at NGOs with a similar role and having mhGAP certification is an advantage. Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are equality, Service, Integrity, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

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Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will deliver a comprehensive range of mental health services, including diagnosing and managing psychiatric disorders, and ensuring continuity of care within targeted health facilities. They will also coordinate with other health providers and maintain high standards of patient-centered care.