Mental health among Adult - Adolescent and Children

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Mental health among Adult, Adolescent and Children - ( 2306067 )Primary Location: Tunisia-TunisPurpose of consultancyThe purpose of this international consultancy is to develop the multisectoral national strategy for mental health among adolescents and children, as well as the operating plan for Tunisian multisectoral national strategy to promote mental health among adults under WHO support for national mental health efforts in Tunisia.BackgroundGlobal, regional, and national economic challenges in addition to COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health and well-being of people around the world while also raising concerns of increased suicidal behavior. In addition, access to mental health services has been severely impeded. WHO estimates the rise in both anxiety and depressive disorders at more than 25% during the first year of the pandemic.The promotion of mental health in Tunisia is a public health priority. In 2013, a mental health promotion strategy was developed based on a broad discussion of all the actors involved, both in health and in other sectors. In 2015, a technical committee for the promotion of mental health and a technical committee for the fight against suicide were created at the level of the Ministry of Health with the aim of implementing mental health promotion activities at the national level. Although the directions and priorities have been defined and initiated by these committees, the operationalization of this strategy encounters difficulties related to a lack of human resources and the need to redefine the roles of each stakeholder.The promotion of mental health in Tunisia is a public health priority. The Ministry of Health has launched working groups to 1) develop an action plan for the implementation of the multisectoral national strategy for the promotion of mental health among adults and 2) develop a national multisectoral strategy for the promotion of mental health in children and adolescents.The purpose of this international consultancy is to develop the multisectoral national strategy for mental health among adolescents and children, as well as to develop the operating plan for Tunisian multisectoral national strategy to promote mental health among adults under WHO support for national mental health efforts in Tunisia.DeliverablesOutput 1 : Development of a multisectoral national strategy for mental health among adolescents and children. Also developing an operating plan for Tunisian multisectoral national strategy for mental health among adults.Deliverable 1.1: Develop a Multisectoral national strategy for mental health among adolescents and children.Deliverable 1.2: Finalize the current draft multisectoral national strategy to prevent suicide among adolescents and children.Deliverable 1.3: Develop an Operating plan for Tunisian multisectoral national strategy for mental health among adults.Deliverable 1.4: Develop an M&E framework for both strategies.Educational QualificationsEssential: University degree in public health and/or mental health and master?s degree in a relevant field.ExperienceEssential: Minimum 5 years of experience in child and adolescent mental health policies and service planningSkills/Knowledgeú Strong communication and coordination skillsú Ability to handle multiple tasksLanguagesFluency in both French and English language.LocationRemotely with availability to work for one month in Tunisia with the availability of an extension.Medical clearanceThe selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.Remuneration and Expected duration of the contract* (Maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year)ú Remuneration: at Band level ?B?ú Expected duration of the contract: 100 Days starting from 15/07/2023WHO CompetenciesEnhanced WHO Global Competency Model:Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education, and training are provided.c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.Additional informationThis vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. For information on WHOs operations please visit: . WHO is committed to workforce diversity. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and is committed to putting into practice. WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment, or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant. * WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions, or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions, and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.

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