Psychiatrist at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation (KFHRF): (Deadline 6 January 2025)

Psychiatrist at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation (KFHRF): (Deadline 6 January 2025)

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 [email protected].

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