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International Consultant – EMT Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
World Health OrganizationWHO consultant strengthening mental health and psychosocial support across Pacific emergency medical teams. Developing standards, training, data systems, and emergency-response capacity.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in emergency settings, with a focus on training development, data management, and collaboration across diverse teams. Proficient in delivering training and educational materials aligned with gender equality and disability rights frameworks.
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Mental Health And Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)Training DevelopmentData ManagementEmergency ResponseSGBV Referral Pathway Design
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Hard Skills
PsychologyPsychiatryCurriculum DevelopmentTraining DeliveryData CollectionMicrosoft ExcelProject ManagementPublic SpeakingWriting SkillsGEDSI-Aligned Training
Soft Skills
CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIntegrityAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Terminal/Doctoral Degree in Psychology or PsychiatryQualification to Practise Independently
Industry Keywords
Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs)Mental Health Emergency ResponseSex- And Disability-Disaggregated DataWHO Vaccination RequirementsDFAT Gender Equality Strategies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical expertise and training support on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in emergencies for the Emergency Medical Teams initiative in WHO’s Western Pacific Region
- Support EMTs to integrate MHPSS into national EMT SOPs, emergency operations, referral pathways, psychological first aid, and SGBV survivor-centred referrals
- Support implementation of technical standards and guidance for MHPSS Specialized Care Teams
- Integrate MHPSS scenarios into simulation exercises and contribute to training and after-action reports
- Adapt, refine, and deliver GEDSI-aligned PFA and MHPSS training and reference materials for Pacific EMTs
- Serve as faculty member and trainer through in-person and remote training, workshops, webinars, and network meetings
- Contribute to the global EMT MHPSS Community of Practice and facilitate participation by Pacific EMT focal points
- Lead development of Minimum Standards for MHPSS Action by EMTs guidance and/or a peer-reviewed publication
- Maintain sex- and disability-disaggregated activity data and report on MHPSS results and program indicators
- Submit activity reports after training, simulation exercises, or emergency activations
- Contribute to MHPSS minimum data set collection, database development, and analysis
- Support EMT coordination centres and emergency response operations when activated, with scheduling priority during activations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Terminal/doctoral degree in psychology, psychiatry, or a closely related field
- Qualification to practise independently
- At least 7 years’ relevant professional experience at national and international level
- Experience focused on mental health and emergency response
- Experience developing training/adult educational curricula and materials
- Experience developing and/or deploying as part of a health emergency response
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training or education for mental health or health emergency response
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
- Proven writing skills in English
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate across multiple countries, partners, and contexts
- Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
- Strong organizational, project management, shared calendar, file management, and document version-control skills
- Strong data management skills, including Microsoft Excel or similar programs
- Experience with sex- and disability-disaggregated data collection and management
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Knowledge of SGBV identification, survivor-centred safe referral, and SGBV referral pathway design in emergencies
- Familiarity with DFAT gender equality/disability rights strategies or equivalent frameworks
- French fluency is considered a strong asset
- Ability to work during Manila, Philippines and Suva, Fiji working hours
- Impeccable integrity and professional ethical standards
- Must meet WHO vaccination requirements before undertaking the assignment
- WHO does not recruit smokers or users of tobacco
- Must work as an independent contractor in a personal capacity
- Must be able to manage applicable taxes, duties, and social security contributions
Benefits
Comp & perks- USD 425 per day
- Remote work
- Part-time contract, 10 working days per month
- Possible travel within the Western Pacific Region
- Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- Gender parity and geographical diversity commitments