Psychiatrist

[Baghdad,Iraq ]

The Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights is seeking applicants for the position of Psychiatrist located at Baghdad-Iraq.

Position: Psychiatrist

Reports to: Branch Manager, Head of Trauma Care and Health, Monitoring/Evaluation Department.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Treatment

• Reviews patients’ medical history and collects additional information from family members and psychologists as needed;
• Evaluates patients’ emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis;
• Identifies mental disorders and determine best treatments;
• Develops therapy plans and prescribe medications;
• Analyses medical tests and track patients’ progress together with the Clinical Lead;
• Follows-up on the use of medication and adapts treatment (plans).

Administrative tasks

• Regular and complete documentation of patient data into the patient files and the database;
• Monthly documentation of all activities in a report;
• Ensures data entry.

Coordination

• Cooperation with other staff members, centers, and external partners;
• Regularly participates in meetings with other staff across centers.

Representation and networking

• Represents Jiyan Foundation to external stakeholders and participates in meetings or events related to Medical services;
• Continuously works on building and maintaining networks with other local organizations, partners, and stakeholders for collaboration and referrals.

 Carry out any other relevant duties according to the professional capacities and position in the organization as assigned by the line manager in mutual agreement.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Board/PHD degree in Psychiatry;
2. Work experience in related filed (desired);
3. Basic knowledge in MS Office and data entry;
4. Ability to travel, including multi-day trips both nationally and internationally;
5. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, cooperation with other staff members, centers and external partners;
6. Active interest in promoting human rights and social justice.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a motivation letter, your curriculum vitae, and references/certificates via this link: https://form.jotform.com/213072792531453

Only short-listed applicants will be notified.

 

PERKS AND BENEFITS

1. Paid holidays (24 days for full-time position) plus 15 statutory holidays. Additional paid holidays, especially on the occasion of religious festivals, may be agreed upon.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Jiyan Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please visit www.jiyan.org