Consultancy For Mental Health And Psychosocial Support Train

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Medecins Du Monde - France
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Call Of Proposal For Training Consultancy

Consultancy For Mental Health And Psychosocial Support (Mhpss) Training

Gaza Strip

Context
Médecins du Monde (MDM) France is an international medical organization, which has been present in the occupied Palestinian territory since 1995. It operates in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank through offices located in Jerusalem, Gaza and Nablus.

Project background:
MDM is having a partnership with Culture and Free Thoughts Association (called after CFTA) aiming to reinforce the capacity of the psychologists and social workers working in 5 Community Centers. This training will specifically focus on reinforcing the skills of the 6 psychologists.

Objective of Consultancy
The main objective of this consultancy is to provide training to MDM partner psychologists (6 psychologists). By the end of the training participants should be able to:
-Explain clearly the specificities of individual & group counseling;
-Explain clearly the differences between counseling and psychotherapy;
-Know the role and limits of the counselor in individual and group settings
-Master interviews and counseling skills in individual and group settings, by a consistent practice during the training (role plays)

Methodology:
The methodology to be used during the training should be participative and interactive with key theoretical input. The consultant is expected to work in close collaboration with the Mental Health Officer/Mental Health Coordinator (clinical psychologists). He is expected to facilitate the sessions in Arabic. However, all the material provided (final agenda, presentations, pre and post test, final report) should be available in English as well.

Tasks
-To meet and stay in touch with the MHCO/MHO to clarify the objectives of the training and to get information about MdM GAZA MHPSS strategy and program.
-To meet the MdM Partner psychologists to discuss needs and expectations (pre-training needs assessment) - 1h30 meeting.
-To analyze the information collected during the pre-training needs assessment meeting and send to the MH Officer a summary of the key points (max. 2 pages including specific needs and expectations) – no later than One Week after the meeting.
-To build the training program according to the information collected during the needs assessments and to link it with the actual practices inside the CFTA Community Centers.
-To prepare an initial draft Agenda for 5 full days (6 hours per day) of training
-To develop the training kit which should include: Final draft agenda, theoretical presentations, methods used during the training, and evaluation tools (pre and post testing questionnaires)- The final Training Kit should be in English.
-To share the final agenda, the planned activities, the theoretical presentations and the evaluation tools (PRE & POST-TEST) in advance, according to the schedule, with the MH coordinator/MH Officer (minimum two weeks before starting the facilitation of the training).
-To conduct training/facilitate the sessions (5 days)
-MAXIMUM one week after the training: to provide a final report IN ENGLISH (between 5 and 10 pages) including:
_Outcomes of Pre and post testing including comments
_Acquired skills and skills to be improved
_Recommendations for further training sessions
_Annexes : final agenda, methodology and presentation handouts.

Management:
Within the framework of the service provision, the consultant will be asked to collaborate with MDM F Mental Health officer (Gaza) and Mental Health Coordinator (Jerusalem based) who will be the focal contact persons for this services support and follow up.

Profile
MDM is looking for qualified service providers (individuals and/or organizations) with the following characteristics:
_An advanced degree in clinical psychology (MSc or PhD), or alternatively social sciences or in any other relevant field;
_Trained in psychotherapy as a pre-requisite
_EXTENSIVE clinical practice with patients (children, teenagers, adults and families)
_Valuable experience in psychosocial interventions
_Valuable experience in training and supervising psychologists (at least 5 years)
_Demonstrate experience in designing training agenda, manage group dynamics and enable groups to learn together based on their field experiences.
_Strong communication and facilitation skills
_Excellent writing + speaking skills Arabic and English
_Knowledge of context and cultural aspects

Work schedule
Deadline for applications: 29th of October 2015
Interviews: 3rd of November –MdM Gaza Office
Contract starting date: 5th of November 2015
Meeting with CFTA psychologists: 9th November (to discuss needs and expectations) / 2 pages report by 16th Nov.
Delivery of draft training kit for MDM feedback and validation: 9th Dec. 2015
Delivery of FINAL Training Kit: 20th of December
Conduct training days: 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st December 2015
Delivery of final report: no later than one week after the last day of the training.(Thursday 7th of January 2016)
This schedule is estimated and can be modified upon approval of MH Coordinator.

How to apply
The interested individuals/consultancy offices/ organizations should provide:

Technical offer including:
-Names and CV of trainer/trainers
-Training draft agenda for 5 days of training / 6 hours per day
-Training content and methodology

Budget:

Max USD 50 per hour /max. 6 hours per day
Important: The rate per hour includes the following elements: the different meetings/communications prior and after the training (with MDM psychologist and partner psychologists), the training kit (Final agenda, theoretical presentations, methods used during the training, pre and post testing questionnaires), the facilitation of the training, the transportation and communication costs, the final report. Training venue, material (paper/pen…), coffee and tea breaks, lunches are provided by MDM.

Important:

The rate per hour includes the following elements: All meetings/communications and Transportation costs:Prior and after the training (with MDM psychologist and partners).
The training kit: (Final agenda, theoretical presentations, methods used during the training, pre and post
testing questionnaires all in English), the facilitation of the training, the transportation and communication costs, the final report.

Training venue:
Stationary:(Pen, papers, CD`s, Flip Charts, Printings, Plastic files for the trainees) and all possible unforeseen stationary needs.
Machines:(Laptop, LCD Projector, Flipchart Board and/or White board, Generator) and all possible unforeseen needs of these or other machines.