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LWF Clinical Psychologist Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs. LWF Uganda looking for “Clinical Psychologist“. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before Feb. 17, 2023.

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of national and regional Lutheran denominations headquartered in the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. The federation was founded in the Swedish city of Lund in the aftermath of the Second World War in 1947 to coordinate the activities of the many differing Lutheran churches. Since 1984, the member churches are in pulpit and altar fellowship, with common doctrine as the basis of membership and mission activity.

LWF Clinical Psychologist Jobs 2023

The LWF has published a job vacancy announcement on Feb. 08, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Clinical Psychologist to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

LWF Job Vacancy 2023

Duties and Responsibilities

Case management and Specialized support.

• Improve or build up a case management repository in the assigned location in accordance with the standard case management principles and IASC case management process.
• Observes identified PoCs with specific to severe mental health and psychosocial distress in various situations; Selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provides consultation to other MHPSS, Health, and Protection teams about test results.
• Support, through co-case management and consultation with case management teams, the ongoing needs assessments and plans for beneficiaries with layered or complex vulnerabilities, considering special populations.
• Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, group, and family therapies within his /her areas of operation.
• Assess referred and severe cases from social workers and case management teams to ascertain progress and modify treatment programs accordingly; communicate with and counsel family members as appropriate. Document therapy by policies and procedures regarding clinical records; implements and adheres to policies that ensure patient confidentiality.

Position in Organization:

• Job Title: Clinical Psychologist.
• of Positions: One (01).
• Duty Station: Adjumani Office.
• Reports to: Protection Coordinator.
• Starting Date: ASAP
• Duration of Contract: 1 year contract (with possibility of extension).
• Application Deadline: February 17, 2023. 1700hrs.

Qualification:

• Applicants must possess a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. Membership and License from or in any psychology association is an added advantage. Research experience and sound clinical practice experience is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of key IASC guidelines, professional diagnosis, and evaluation of the nature and severity of mental and emotional disorders in individual clients, families, and/or groups; b) a, assessment, and interpretation of various psychological tests and assessments; c) formulation, implementation, and evaluation of a range of psychological treatment plans.
• Knowledge of therapeutic remedies, mental health assessments and diagnoses, IASC principles, and guidelines; advocacy theories and principles; and sound knowledge of CBT intervention modules and mhGAP.

Special Skills, Aptitude, or Personality Requirements

• Good problem Solving, Decision Making, interpersonal, and communication skills; Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Information Technology (MS Office, Internet); Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; Good teamwork with good communication skills; Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.

How to Apply LWF Clinical Psychologist Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://lutheranworld.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0xu14/?

The Closing Date: Feb. 17, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.