Application deadline: Friday, September 26, 2014
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged!
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Ebola Treatment Centre in Monrovia, Liberia
The IRC is in discussions to run a 100-bed, Ebola Treatment Centre in Monrovia, Liberia. The Centre will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 240 staff including 14 international staff, over a period of 6-9 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Centre immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.
The IRC will prioritize health workers who are available immediately for 6 to 8 weeks and clinicians and who have experience with safety practices in highly contagious areas.
The IRC seeks one (1) Psychologist.
The Psychologist would be responsible for the following:
- Leading a team of mental health counselors, social workers to provide after care for survivors
- Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress and compassion fatigue among frontline staff by implementing appropriate supportive interventions;
- Assess and organize systems of care for clinical staff, if indicated
- Develop strategies to lessen the physical barrier with patients posed by PPE (i.e., for mobile patients an area can be created where the patients can talk over the fence of the high-risk area with the psychologist at sufficient distance to prevent contamination)
- Liaising with key treatment partners (WHO, MSF, MOH, IMC, US Army) to ensure proper coordination and to apply best practices
- This position will NOT enter the wet area of the ETC
The ideal candidate will be a licensed psychologist with demonstrated background and experience working in emergency settings. "Highly desired criteria" include previous work in field hospitals and/or disease-specific treatment centres, as well as knowledge of infection control and prevention.
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC41MjIxOC4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
