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Assignment Purpose: The trainer’s role is to build the capacities of mental health and psychosocial
support service staff and healthcare workers affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Health in relation to the
mhGAP guideline, including the development of skills for 10 trainees on the optimal use of this guideline.
This will enable them to provide psychotropic medication services to patients in need of mental health care,
in addition to applying appropriate referral mechanisms.
Key Tasks / Deliverables:
Conducting a continuous five-day training course for ten (10) trainees on the mhGAP guideline.
Conducting twenty-four (24) online supervision sessions at a rate of eight (8) sessions per month over a
period of two and a half months. Each supervision session will last one (1) hour.
Conducting pre- and post-training assessments.
Submitting a comprehensive training report.
Holding a discussion session with the program supervisor to present observations and recommendations.
Preparing training materials, including presentations, printed materials, and case studies, in line with mhGAP
modules.
Applying interactive training methodologies, such as role-playing, group discussions, and clinical
simulations.
Monitoring trainees’ engagement and performance throughout the training period and adjusting training
approaches when necessary.
Providing technical guidance to trainees on the practical application of mhGAP.
Documenting challenges encountered during the training and providing evidence-based recommendations to
address them.
Ensuring that all training activities comply with International Committee of Psychiatry standards, mhGAP
protocols, and international humanitarian guidelines.
Medical doctors specialized in psychiatry, with a minimum of five years of professional experience in
prescribing and managing psychotropic medications.
Officially certified mhGAP HIG trainer with prior experience in training health personnel.
Extensive clinical experience in mental health settings.
Trainer recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Extensive experience in implementing capacity-building programs for healthcare workers across primary
and secondary healthcare levels. Strong experience in diagnosing and managing common and severe mental health disorders in accordance
with international evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Experience in providing technical supervision to medical and psychosocial teams and delivering
specialized support for complex clinical cases.
Practical experience in integrating mental health services into primary healthcare centers and improving
referral pathways.
Ability to assess training needs and design tailored capacity-building interventions that address identified
gaps.
Strong skills in facilitating discussions, leading workshops, and conducting clinical simulations.
Experience working with international organizations, with a solid understanding of donor requirements,
reporting standards, and administrative compliance.
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