Intern, Mental Health

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Organizational Context

Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health. Global Health Mapping results revealed that more than 40 National Societies provide mental health services aimed at reducing stigma and fear, and recognizing that mental health can be a challenging time for both people living with the disease and those surrounding them. We focus on meeting immediate needs of the individual, providing accessible resources without bias, and bridging the health inequities gap.Job

Purpose

The main purpose of this internship is to support the health department in the development of a federation secretariat plan/framework for Mental health to position the Federation in the global discussion and to maximise support to National RCRC societies. Job Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will work with the head of health department. He/she will support the newly formed mental health working group and will closely work with the PSP centre in Copenhagen. Key tasks include:

• Coordinating meetings of the mental health working group, taking notes and following-up on action points, if required
• Mapping report on Mental health activities within the RC RC movement
• Reviewing global health literature
• Analysing the present issues on global mental health and writing a summary report
• Drafting a concept paper / vision paper which:
• identifies the role of RCRC
• identifies potential support according to the key strategic direction in the SOF
• includes suggestions for a performance metrics within the global mental health file

Education

1. Mental health /psychology degree or final stage of studies or working experience in global mental health
2. Public health degree advantage

Experience, knowledge, skills and languages

English required

Good command of other IFRC languages is an asset

How to apply:

If the internship matches your profile and interests, please submit your application via our recruitment site:

https://fednet.ifrc.org/en/resources/support/hr/recruitment-process/curr...