Job Description: Psychiatrist
Position Overview:
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation is seeking a dynamic and skilled psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in the Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clinic. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment, delivering high-quality mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will be committed to the advancement of innovative psychiatric treatments, including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and will have a strong foundation in both general psychiatry and psychotherapy.
Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of renewal
Type: Part-time (4-5 half days per week, equivalent to 2.5 days)
Roles & Responsibilities
Psychotherapy and Patient Care:
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions tailored to individual, group, or family needs focusing on trauma-oriented psychotherapy.
- Maintain a proven track record of delivering effective psychotherapy outcomes.
- Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and develop comprehensive management plans.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS):
- Offer clinical support to peoppe affected by trauma especislly after outbreak, crisis, or other psychosocial challenges.
General Psychiatry
- Perform detailed assessments, diagnoses, and management of various psychiatric conditions.
- Provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments aligned with best practices.
- Conduct crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care as needed.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
- Deliver training and supervision in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
- Stay updated on emerging research and innovations in KAP and related therapeutic approaches.
- Develop and refine protocols for the safe and effective use of ketamine in therapy.
Research and Development:
- Initiate and contribute to mental health research projects, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Utilize research findings to inform practice and develop innovative mental health interventions.
- Collaborate with academic and clinical partners to advance the field of psychiatry.
Team Collaboration and Innovation:
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of openness and mutual respect.
- Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a solution-focused approach to challenges.
- Lead or participate in training programs, workshops, clinical leadership and administrative roles as needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry with minimal 2 years.
- Valid licensure to practice psychiatry in Country of Origin.
- Proven expertise in psychotherapy especially trauma.
- Experience in MHPSS program
- Certification or significant experience in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is an advantage.
- Strong research background with published work in mental health or psychiatry.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in diverse and multidisciplinary environments.
Key Attributes:
- Open-minded, team-oriented, and collaborative.
- Innovative with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Flexible and adaptable to dynamic clinical and organizational needs.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and ethical practices.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit all required documents Via this link by Monday, January 06, 2025 at 23:59 CAT. Questions can be directed to hr@kfhrf.org.
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