3 Psychiatric Clinical Officers Job at Peter C. Alderman Foundation ( PCAF ) - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:3 Psychiatric Clinical Officers
Jobs at:
Peter C. Alderman Foundation ( PCAF )
Deadline of this Job:
15th March 2018
Duty Station:
Parolinya, Omugo and Imvepi in West Nile Uganda
JOB DETAILS:
The Peter C. Alderman Foundation ( PCAF ) is an international NGO operating in Uganda since 2006, offering services in mental health care for post- conflict populations specifically to refugees and host populations. Through its clinic and community-based programming, PCAF brings novel approaches to treatment of tens of thousands of patients each year. Working closely with government and other partners in mental health PCAF is positioning itself to increase its impact through building community-based mental health treatment and other models of care.
PCAF is dedicated to strengthening mental health, recovery and resilience for communities devastated by violence and armed conflict. Our teams implement transformative solutions providing every individual the opportunity to rebuild, recover and thrive. In order to boost our capacity, we are seeking for qualified persons to work for PCAF to apply for the vacancy below;
Post: 3 Psychiatric Clinical Officers (3 positions one per site -Based in Parolinya, Omugo and Imvepi in West Nile Uganda)
The psychiatric clinical officer will be responsible for clerking, diagnosing and mental health management (pharmacological and psychosocial) of beneficiaries at the hospital and community sites. He (She) will treat patients with mental illness; ensure maximum protection of human rights of patients, relatives and staff; participate in community-based mental health activities and ensure communities are sensitized about mental health and mental neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders.
Minimum qualification: Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry and at least 2 years of experience Proficiency in the local language and Juba Arabic is an added advantage.
Job application procedure
Candidates interested in the positions should send in their applications to the Country Director Dr. Dorothy Kizza dkizza@pcaf.org and lnakanjako@pcaf.org or call 0774997364/0774059900 for further information. Applications can also be hand delivered to Plot 855, Mawanda Road at the Peter C. Alderman Foundation Kampala office. All applications should be in by the 15th March 2018.
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