Substance Abuse Disorders Coordination Senior Officer at RBC: Deadline:16/Mar/2020

1. To contribute to the elaboration and implementation of the national policy of fight against drug abuse and alcohol 2. Set of sensitisation and prevention programs against drug abuse and alcohol 3. Integration drug abuse service in the general care and contribute to the National plan and organization of services for treatment of substance use disorders 4.To be the focal point for the integration MH
– HIV (training of HIV clinicians in MH care and vice versa, mentorship, etc.) and other public health program in RBC and MoH 5. Ensure the integration of prevention and psychosocial rehabilitation programs for persons with mental disorders related to drug abuse and alcohol 6. Contribute in internal and external resource mobilisation 7. Ensure continuum of care between prevention, treatment and rehabilitation In collaboration with all Mental Health stakeholders, Ministry of Justice, Rwanda National Police, MYICT and others :
– Elaborate and implement the national policy of fight against drug abuse and alcohol In collaboration with the Ministry of Health:
– Set up and organize services for treatment of substance use disorders: Integration in the general care at the district hospital level Creation of specific services

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychiatry, Psychiatrist Nurse, Psychology, Philosophy Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Good knowledge of Rwanda Health System;
– Knowledge on management of drug abuse and alcohol program;
– Knowledge and technical expertise in Mental Health;
– Planning & Organizational skills;
– Research Skills & Writing skills;
– Creative, proactive, customer focused, solutions led and outcome driven skills;
– Interpersonal skills.
– Effective communication skills;
– Time Management skills;
– Computer skills;
– Judgment & Decision making skills;
– Complex Problem solving skills;
– Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage.