The role of a Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol & Drugs (COMHAD) Practitioner has been specifically designed to provide holistic and integrated care between The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub and local drug and alcohol services. You can encourage, inspire, motivate people who access the service. Working alongside the team in the Wellbeing Hub and partners as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you provide recovery orientated, solution focused and person centered care.

Would you like an opportunity to join our exciting and innovative Specialist Substance Misuse Service? I-access is seen as a forward thinking and innovative service. It has been a high performing service for many years and has remained in the NHS since it started over 3 decades ago. Quality standards are a high priority for the service and for Surrey County Council.

We are offering a Band 5/6 development opportunity as a Substance Misuse Nurse working  in Guildford and the surrounding area.

The post holder will be proactive in reducing harm in line with the recovery agenda and advocate for service users in addressing their physical, mental health and social care needs.

We are looking for a dynamic nurse who has a genuine interest in and empathy for people with a drug and alcohol addiction. We have 1 post for candidates who are comfortable travelling to and working in a variety of settings. This post is based currently at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford. There is an expectation to deliver interventions and satellite clinics across  the surrounding area.

The post involves working as part of a Multidisciplinary Team providing 1:1 key work support and group work support for service users using both drugs and alcohol as part of their Recovery Treatment Plan. Experience in strong team working across divisional and organisational boundaries is an advantage. The role is varied and exciting.

The successful applicants will have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as an understanding of problems faced by people with substance misuse issues. Experience of working within the substance misuse and/or mental health field is desirable. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has experience of working with people with substance use problems and/or experience of working with complex mental health presentations in a community, inpatient, or forensic setting. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experience working with third sector/charity substance misuse organisations, and those who are representative of the diverse population we serve.

The post holder will be part of a large, dynamic clinical team across seven East London localities, working with service users with forensic histories and severe and enduring mental health problems. The primary role of the post holder will be to offer assessment and intervention to forensic service users who have difficulties with substance use who are either in the community or approaching discharge from our inpatient services. The post holder will also provide consultation to other professionals across the clinical teams to enable them to understand and manage the risks and needs associated with service users' substance misuse. The post holder will also be embedded within the forensic directorate’s Drug and Alcohol Service, a multi-disciplinary, specialist team, with access to rich supervision and CPD opportunities.

Under supervision, to undertake specialist assessment and formulation of community forensic service users’ substance use problems.

Under supervision, to deliver psychosocial interventions for substance use in both individual and group format.

To provide consultation, support, and advice in relation to substance misuse issues to the forensic service, including ward multidisciplinary teams, ELCFS colleagues, staff at accommodation providers, and relevant health professionals and other agencies as appropriate.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

These positions are located in various Regional Offices, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). These positions will support the Synthetic Drug Strategy managed by the Portfolio Management and Outreach (PMO) team of the Laboratory and Scientific Services (LSS), Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB) Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The work will be carried out in close coordination with the Synthetic Drug Strategy team in Vienna and relevant Regional Offices. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer (Synthetic Drugs)and the Representative of the relevant regional office. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will support regional coordination, promotion and implementation of the activities of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy (SDS) and LSS Global Forensic Science and Services Programme, responsible for the following specific duties:

• Develop workplans for the timely achievement of programme outcomes and outputs. • Guide and orient the work and contributions of consultants, programme personnel, donors, institutions and counterparts in the region towards the accomplishment of the Synthetic Drug Strategy objectives.
• Prepare jointly with UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy team as appropriate, all necessary programme progress reports and implementation delivery rate reports.
• Coordinate the preparation of information materials (brochures, web-stories, posters, etc.) in support of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy; disseminate materials to governments, donors, NGOs, and the general public, as appropriate.
• Engage with SDS implementing countries in the region to promote and implement the guidance presented in the Synthetic Drug Strategy and maximize the utility of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs.
• Work with countries in their respective regions to develop, articulate and implement national synthetic drug strategies that are modelled after the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy, encouraging comprehensive approach involving whole of government coordination and maximize the utility and knowledge of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs.
• Coordinate and represent UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy field level activity on synthetic drugs within UNODC and across various partner UN agencies and regional bodies as the African Union (AU), Organization of American States/Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS/CICAD), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), etc, ensuring coordination at the regional level.
• Act as field level focal points for the Synthetic Drug Strategy responsible for regular briefings to donor community and enhance direct reporting on impact. • Work hand in hand with policymakers to ensure adoption of national legislation that is supportive of effective comprehensive responses to the synthetic drug problem.
• Work with assigned countries in the respective region to identify tailored and measurable national action plans on synthetic drugs, guided by the framework of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy.
• Produce semi annual situation analysis and implementation reports on related UNODC and other implicated agencies’ related activities in the region.
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources. Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conduct training workshops, seminars, etc.; make presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• As required, guide and coordinate the work of other professional and support staff members, mentor and guide consultants, interns and Associate Experts in their work.
• Support and participate in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work related duties as required.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. 

Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.

The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor that will join a research focus in addiction and chronic pain. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or equivalent degree, postdoctoral experience, and excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills. 

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program, teach medical students, participate in the interdisciplinary Biomedical Research graduate program, and contribute to the service activities of the department. The position is a full-time academic appointment that comes with a competitive startup package and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. For further information on the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marshall University, visit https://jcesom.marshall.edu.

Marshall University is a state-supported multi-campus public university located in Huntington, West Virginia. Nestled between the banks of the Ohio River and the foothills of the Appalachia Mountains boarding Ohio and Kentucky. The Huntington region, with a population of ~350,000, affords a comfortable lifestyle, low cost of living, state-of-the-art health care, modern educational facilities, and unrivaled beauty. Marshall University faculty and staff serve ~8,000 undergraduate, ~2,300 graduate, and ~600 professional students.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, and three letters of recommendation for position number MU1411F at: https://marshall.peopleadmin.com/postings/24607.  Review of applicants will begin on January 4th, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Marshall University is an EEO/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Requests for more information should be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Louise Risher (risherm [at] marshall [dot] edu (risherm[at]marshall[dot]edu)), Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755.

Postdoctoral Position in support of Research to Develop an Integrative Framework for Addressing Gambling Among College Athletes

The Center for Gambling Studies (CGS) at the Rutgers School of Social Work (SSW) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar interested in gaining further experience in gambling or behavioral addictions research. This position is funded by the New Brunswick Chancellor Strategic Initiatives Funding, and will report to and receive mentorship from Dr. Lia Nower, Distinguished Professor and Director of the CGS.

The CGS is a research, policy and training center located at Rutgers SSW, a well-funded school with a portfolio that exceeds 50 million dollars. Rutgers SSW, is ranked #16 among MSW programs in the nation, and is among the largest and most diverse social work programs in the United States, offering BASW, MSW, DSW, and Ph.D. degrees to over 2,000 diverse students across three campuses in Camden (Philadelphia metropolitan area), Newark (New York metropolitan area), and New Brunswick, the flagship campus.
The postdoc will join the team at the CGS and assist with all tasks associated with developing an integrative university framework to educate on, identify, and address gambling, problem gambling, and related disorders among student athletes. The scholar will contribute to and assist with all aspects of research, including conducting an environmental scan and needs assessments, running focus groups, developing online tutorials, overseeing the collection of data, planning and carrying out quantitative and qualitative analyses, presenting results at research conferences, and preparing manuscripts for publication. In addition, the scholar will contribute to and gain experience in translating our framework to other university environments.

The postdoc will receive various career development opportunities including but not limited to submission of peer-reviewed articles and grants, expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, working across interactive gaming modalities and research areas, and training on dissemination and translation of findings to diverse audiences including scholars, university stakeholders, and athletes, coaches and students domestically and internationally.

The position will begin between July 1 and September 1, 2024. Candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. The duration of the postdoctoral fellowship is for one year; however, renewal for a second year is possible and based on performance and available funding. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, interested in forging collaborative relationships with faculty and doctoral students, and have a strong commitment to social justice. The postdoc will be part of a vibrant cohort of postdoctoral scholars at Rutgers SSW engaged in research that aims to reduce health disparities and ensure racial, social, and economic justice. As part of this cohort, postdocs will engage in trainings on various topics and have the support of the faculty to begin their own research trajectory.

2024.22 Convocatoria de una plaza de Grado en psicología + máster oficial/equivalente. Call for a Degree in psichology + official master/equivalent. IP Javier Vazquez Bourgon. REF EXP2022/08898

Información:

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Datos del Puesto de Trabajo:

Técnico/a de apoyo a la investigación

Funciones:

• Evaluaciones neuropsicológicas
• Elaboración y mantenimiento de bases de datos de estudios clínicos
• Análisis estadísticos

Proyecto de Investigación:

Impacto de los cambios sociales relacionados con la pandemia covid- 19 sobre el consumo de cannabis y otras sustancias, en pacientes con un primer episodio de psicosis. Este proyecto se realiza con financiación de la Delegación del Gobierno para el Plan Nacional sobre Drogas correspondiente a fondos del Mecanismo de Recuperación, Transformación y Resilencia de la Unión Europea. Ayuda financiada por la Unión Europea (NextGenerationEU).

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.

We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’.

We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives  in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology  to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone’s potential as change makers.

The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust. 

Job overview

You will work within the Richmond Community Drug and Alcohol Service (R-CDAS) to case manage and key-work a defined caseload of clients presenting with any drug or alcohol problem within the Borough and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care through individual care-planning and in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.

This is a consortium partnership comprised of We Are With You, St Mungo's , CDARS and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) with SLaM being the lead agency in this model. This is a cross borough contract since 1st April 2020 with shared leadership and specialist roles as well as local core services.

We  provide an excellent and first class range of drug and alcohol treatment options to residents of Wandsworth and Richmond . Our services are busy and dynamic, with a strong recovery focus. We currently operate across several sites in the two boroughs  plus various satellites including in primary care.

The position we are recruiting for is currently situated within the Risks to Public Safety and Security unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of the Risks to Public Safety and Security Unit. The job holder will be the senior technical expert in the competence centre established to support the network of forensic and toxicological laboratories active in investigations of drugs and drug-related harms. They will be responsible for leading the EMCDDA/EUDA actions that support and strengthen national and EU-level preparedness and responses to cross-border security and public health threats related to drugs, new psychoactive substances and precursors.
 

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• provide technical expertise related to the forensic analysis of drug-related samples, including bulk samples and body fluids;
• support data collection and information exchange with EUDA’s stakeholders, including EU institutions, Reitox national focal points and other relevant partners;
• manage the exchange of information and data on new developments and trends generated by the network, to advise and respond to queries and technical requests from a range of stakeholders, including from EU institutions, Reitox national focal points and other relevant partners;
• coordinate the EU network of forensic and toxicology laboratories established under the EUDA; • develop, in conjunction with the network, training to enhance the competence of forensic experts involved in the analysis of drug-related samples;
• promote the implementation of quality assurance schemes related to the analysis of drug-related samples and the further harmonisation of data collection and analytical methods at European level;
• support the further harmonisation of data collection and analytical methods;
• actively foster relations with existing forensic and toxicology expert groups and organisations active in the same areas as the network;
• organise meetings of the network;
• manage the preparation of rules and procedures for identifying and financing projects undertaken by the network and to oversee the development, updating, and revision of the EUDA’s guidance documents and operating procedures relevant to the post; • define and manage contracts of the network;
• provide technical expertise to EU institutions, Reitox national focal points and other relevant stakeholders;
• actively contribute to the evidence-based reports prepared by the EMCDDA/EUDA;
• represent the EMCDDA/EUDA in scientific and institutional meetings, training events, and any other events relevant to the work of the Agency.

The job holder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA. In order to perform the duties of the post and ensure effective communication with the different actors and stakeholders involved, the main working language required for the job is English.

About the role: Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

As a Senior Mental Health Nurse, you’ll use your leadership skills to deliver exceptionally high-quality levels of patient care we’re known for. You’ll be a hands-on clinical leader who provides expertise on mental health to our multi-disciplinary team. With no two days the same you’ll enjoy a wide range of responsibilities, from supporting and mentoring your team to delivering the highest standards of nursing.

As a Senior Mental Health Nurse, you’ll lead by example when empowering our patients in playing a major part in their care plan and recovery whilst having regard for their dignity and maintaining professional responsibility for their care. You’ll enjoy having the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way feeling valued and respected when working for Nightingale Hospital.

Who the hospital is looking for:

• You will be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse who has completed ENB 998 or Mentorship Course.
• You will have experience of working with patients with a variety of mental health problems.
• You will have knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act.
• You will have experience of coordinating shifts
• You will have the ability to deal with a very challenging patient group in a positive manner, with the ability to identify and manage stressful situations.
• You will have experience in implementing risk assessments and developing risk management plans.
• You will have the ability to work as part of a team and individually.

Job type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), you will be required to rotate between night and day shifts and complete at least eight weeks of nights per year

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Program Support Specialist, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

1. Serving as a Program Support Specialist with responsibility to perform a wide variety of administrative and program functions which may involve matters related to budget, property, travel, procurement, human resources, or other program activities.
2. Reviewing and analyzing directives and policies to determine impact on operations.
3. Assisting in planning for and arranging the agenda of meetings and/or conferences.
4. Serving as a liaison between divisions to ensure administrative requirements/policies are being addressed and implemented consistently by leadership and professional staff.

Duties as shown are at the full performance level (FPL) of the GS-11. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the FPL.

This position is located in the Regional Section for Latin America and the Caribbean (RSLAC), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Section. For more information on UNODC, please visit the website: www.unodc.org

Within limits of assigned authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Serve as focal point for designated countries/UNODC Field Offices in the LAC region.
• Provide policy advice and technical support and backstopping, including on office operations, management and administrative matters and Umoja-related issues, to Field Offices in the LAC region.
• Contribute to the preparation of the necessary office, programme or project documents and reports, such as progress reports, work plans, budget, programme and performance reports.
• Support and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects in the LAC region, in line with the overall strategies and policies of UNODC and in full compliance with its technical and operational guidelines.
• Identify problems and issues related to implementation of projects/programmes, initiate corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up actions.
• Participate in needs assessment and other technical missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance proposals with cooperating governments, international funding institutions (IFIs), UN agencies, non-governmental and/or civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs).
• Contribute to fund-raising in relation to crime, drug and terrorism-related projects and programmes by preparing, in coordination with the relevant Filed Offices and thematic sections/units, the materials required and by participating in donor meetings; building support for cost-sharing contributions from the Governments, identifying other alternative funding sources for UNODC projects and activities, etc.; coordinate the reporting on project progress and financial situation, and liaise with UNODC fund-raisers, donors and potential partners regularly. 
• Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including by proposing agenda topics, identifying participants and preparing documents and presentations. 
• Undertake outreach activities; conduct capacity-building workshops and seminars, as required; make presentations on implementation and progress of the projects as well as other related topics/activities.
• Liaise on substantive and management issues with counterparts in UN and UNODC, both in Vienna and in the field, officials of other organizations and specialized agencies; follow up on the UNODC decisions, issues and documentation with their officials.
• Liaise with Permanent Missions in Vienna on issues related to UNODC’s presence and action in Latin America and the Caribbean region.
• Coordinate the timely drafting and submission of briefing notes, background papers and analytical outputs requested by UNODC’s senior management and related to UNODC’s presence and role in the countries covered.
• Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Organizing, coordinating the preparation of and drafting/consolidating the reports to the Constituencies and other legislative and technical bodies as well as their subsidiary bodies (CND, CCPCJ, ECOSOC, GA).
• Brief external stakeholders, including government, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and the public in general, on UNODC's mandate, work, policies and strategies as well as carry out relevant advocacy efforts.
• Carry out the review, monitoring and analysis of social, economic and political developments and trends in the assigned drugs and /or crime-related areas at the national and /or regional level in the assigned geographical area.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work related duties as may be assigned.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health development agendas and emergency/resilience programmes, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.  Oversee the smooth country implementation of WHO global and regional commitments on NCDs prevention and control, mental health and substance abuse according to WHO guidelines and tools.
2. Provide and mobilize technical advice to the government and national stakeholders for the design, implementation and evaluation of national health policies related to Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) prevention and control, mental health and substance abuse, guided by evidence-based policies and WHO guidelines and recommendations
3. Identify gaps and make recommendations for policy development, in particular those supporting the implementation of the provisions of the UN Political Declaration for NCDs, including mental health and the regional NCDs framework resolution.
4. Develop an aligned, service-delivery vision to strengthen public health and primary care services to better prevent and control noncommunicable diseases.
5. Identify needed external technical support and ensure proper and timely handling and monitoring of consultants’ briefings, agenda, and facilitation of the missions, evaluation and follow up on recommendations relevant to health system strengthening.
6. Participate and contribute to the implementation of a research agenda on NCDs and mental health.
7. Build capacities and coordinate workshops, seminars and meetings for all NCDs and mental health related programs at the national level and develop the required technical and training material on several topics.
8. Identify synergies and networking between the WHO country office, MoPH and other UN organizations, non-state actors, and international donors towards the implementation of NCD and MH transformation at the country-level.
9. Promote and establish new community outreach activities to facilitate the expansion of networks that advance and/or focus on prevention and control of NCD and MH programmatic work.
10. Proactively participate in resource mobilization activities by managing several grants and developing project proposals reflecting NCD and mental health priorities in the country, ensure the needed follow up in terms of fund raising, effort, timely implementation, monitoring, evaluation and donor reporting.
11. Improve and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for NCD and MH, agreeable to all stakeholders, with standardized targets, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
12. Support the establishment and improvement of surveillance systems and collection of data and evidence in the areas of NCD and mental health.
13. Prepare progress reports, briefings, proposals, communications and advocacy documents required for strategic decision-making. 
14. Prepare needed speeches, press releases, social media posts, donor visibility materials, and other documents for the several NCDs, nutrition, and mental health related events.
15. Represent WHO in designated forums and function as a technical focal point for NCD and MH programme areas.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of Country Health Policies and  Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional, and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people centered, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health, while fostering leadership on equity, human rights, and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high-quality primary  health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, and mental health, public health, and social care services. To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to  affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology. 

The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right, based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are engrained in the WHO 13th General Programme of Work with its 3 prong objectives  of promoting healthier populations, keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies, and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing Global Health leadership; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii)setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options;(v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work 2020-2025 - “United Action for Better Health in Europe” which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizens' expectations about health. 

WHO at country level delivers this through practical, actionable and country focused solutions to health challenges, keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavor; This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. Mental health was prioritized in the European Programme of Work 2020-2025 as a flagship programme followed by launch of the Pan-European Mental Health Coalition in 2021 to mobilize national leaders, professionals, members of civil society, representatives of international organizations and experts for collaboration and mainstreaming  mental health in global agenda, integrating mental health into emergency response and recovery efforts, strengthening mental health systems and services as well as promotion of mental health across the life course. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO, policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country, provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims at more community engagement and participation, and to promote health equity.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the context of the WHO Country Office, the incumbent will contribute to country programmes to scale up prevention and treatment of mental, neurological, substance use disorders and support the promotion of mental health with particular focus on affected population. 
Under the overall guidance of the WHO representative, the incumbent will:

Key duties

1. Contribute to the assessment of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs, resources and capacities within the country and planning and implementing response to the needs identified.

2. Assist in planning, introducing, development, monitoring and evaluation of mental health services in both specialized and non-specialized settings.

3. Promote an inter-sectoral, multi-layered and coordinated approach in the area of MHPSS and promote “do no harm” principles.

4. Work with counterparts in the Ministry of Health, National Coordination Center for Mental Health and other national and local entities/institutions to improve the capacity in the MHPSS response and strengthening mental health system and services.

5. Provide technical support to partner civil society organizations and other entities, on MHPSS activities.

6. Prepare technical briefing notes, reports, information products and content on mental health topics.

7. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, collegial, high-performing individual to join our new research centre, The Centre for Addiction Recovery Research (CARR) and help us achieve our strategic ambitions in learning and teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to advance the science and practice of addiction recovery and recovery capital.  The successful candidate will join the Centre which is situated within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, which offers opportunities for innovation in research, teaching, applied practice and which we hope will influence UK and international policy in the area of addiction recovery.

The role will provide strategic insights and support the Centre and Faculty leadership teams in achieving the University’s ambitious plans for growth and excellent student experience.  We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any area of social sciences although an ability to contribute to research and innovation is important.

Applicants should be research-active with a track-record of publications and grants commensurate to their career stage or be able to contribute to knowledge exchange activities and income generation expected at the Associate Professor level.

This role will be initially located at Leeds Trinity University campus Horsforth, Leeds, it is expected that you will be based in Leeds city centre from September 2024. Through our agile working framework, there will be the option to spend some time working remotely to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor David Best, Director, Centre of Addiction Recovery Research: D [dot] Best [at] leedstrinity [dot] ac [dot] uk (D[dot]Best[at]leedstrinity[dot]ac[dot]uk).  

This advert will close as soon as we have received a suitable number of applications,  so if you’re interested in this opportunity and an exciting career with Leeds Trinity University, apply now at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs. Interviews are expected to take place early March.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs [at] leedstrinity [dot] ac [dot] uk (jobs[at]leedstrinity[dot]ac[dot]uk) or call 0113 283 7130.

Purpose:

To provide relevant and required input with respect to scientific and professional related issues to ensure that ISSUP can maintain a credible source of information and support both internally and in what ISSUP provides externally to its members and followers. This includes ensuring the demands of the funding body with respect to scientific related issues are undertaken as well as providing relevant and appropriate other contributions that meet with ISSUP’s overall objectives as an organisation.

The post involves working with the Communications Team to deliver on the necessary tasks related to the “scientific” input required from ISSUP towards the delivery of its grant outcomes. It will support the work of others in ISSUP who require input and support in the scientific/professional specialist aspects of their work. This includes collaborating with and supporting the activities of the Communications, Website, National Chapters, and Event areas of ISSUP’s operation.

There will be regular communication and meetings with the Communications Team and regular consultation with the Management Team.

Main responsibilities:

The Scientific Advisor will provide scientific and technical guidance, expertise, and oversight. The Scientific Advisor will collaborate with a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders, actively working with international partners, researchers and practitioners.

The Scientific Advisor’s time will be spread to cover the following tasks:

1. Technical Input Provision
2. Scientific Support Team Lead
3. Scientific Advisory Council Oversight
4. Development of ISSUP’s Scientific Objectives and Activities
5. Collaboration with Partners
6. Attendance at Meetings
7. Other Areas of Work

The ARBI service has an exciting opportunity for a band 3 Clinical support worker to join a small team to help support people who have diagnosis of alcohol dependency who are at risk of developing alcohol related brain injury.  This service was developed in NHS FV, in partnership with the Integrated Joint Boards and the Alcohol and Drug Partnership. The post holder will support the development and implementation of this service, working closely with partners in acute services including rehabilitation services and independent sectors as well as families and carers.  This post is area wide throughout Forth Valley.

The successful candidate must possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Relevant experience in caring and managing people with substance use issues. There is requirement to visit people at home and support integration into their local community.  Candidates must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and responsible for ensuring their ongoing professional development.  Participation in service development is essential.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post. 

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

The Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) Department promotes, coordinates, and implements technical cooperation activities directed at the prevention, control and surveillance of noncommunicable diseases and related risk factors, mental, neurological and substance abuse disorders, rehabilitation and disabilities, promotion of optimal nutrition, violence prevention and road safety, that are evidence-based and appropriate for the political and sociocultural context in which they are implemented. It raises political and public awareness and understanding of the burden of the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental disorders, related risk factors and conditions and leads multi-sector and multi-stakeholder strategic and collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening Member States' capacity to promote and protect health through public policies, programs, and services. This will reduce risks and disease burden and contribute to improving the physical, mental, and social well-being of the population.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the technical guidance of the Director, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) and the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

1.    Provide leadership and serve as country focal point for matters related to noncommunicable diseases, including Nutrition and Food Safety; Tobacco and Reduction of Other Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors; Violence, road safety or Injuries, Rehabilitation and Disabilities, and mental health and substance use, ensuring that the activities are carried out efficiently and effectively;

2.    Provide technical expertise to advise the government and national stakeholders on the development of national strategies and policies and the formulation, management, and implementation of the respective NMH work program(s);

3.    Coordinate the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines, and tools in the broad program areas related to noncommunicable diseases;

4.    Develop and monitor NMH work plans and budgets, and follow up on the implementation of planned activities, in consultation with national counterparts;

5.    Mobilize and optimize resources for the respective projects and programs including through partnerships with donors and development partners (United Nations, other multilateral and bilateral);

6.    Develop, coordinate and implement programs for capacity building in the respective NMH areas;

7.    Establish innovative action plans for the inclusion of noncommunicable disease prevention and control and mental health interventions across the life course and continuum of care;

8.    Advise on and ensure the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support the implementation of NMH projects;

9.    Manage the operational aspects of related operational research, surveillance, epidemiology and health surveys for noncommunicable diseases;

10. Guide and facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies; guide the documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners' experiences;

11. Analyze and evaluate a diverse range of data and information related to noncommunicable diseases and mental health and the implementation of preventative and control measures;

12. Monitor the national burden of noncommunicable diseases, risk factors, and mental health especially through health information systems and health research activities.

13. Act as a technical advisor to the public concerning noncommunicable diseases in the country; and establish new community outreach activities concerning the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of noncommunicable diseases and mental health;

14. Advocate, build and strengthen partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address integrated, noncommunicable disease prevention and control, including mental health;

15. Participate in the formulation and negotiation of, and consultation on, project proposals funded by external agencies; collaborate in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of those projects; contribute to the preparation of the Representation´s Biennial Work Plan (BWP) and the execution of international cooperation, including the analysis of political, technical and socioeconomic realities;

16. When called upon to directly supervise staff, establish clear work objectives, conduct timely and effective performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development opportunities;

17. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

The position is located in the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Pretoria, South Africa. The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Representative, ROSAF and technical guidance of the Chief HIV/AIDS Section (HAS), Drugs Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA) of UNODC in Vienna.

The incumbent will assist in providing on-going technical guidance and policy advice to the Government and civil society organizations in the region; supporting and coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of UNODC HIV/AIDS key policy programmatic areas, namely HIV/AIDS prevention and care related to (a) people who use drugs and (b) people living and working in prison settings. The incumbent will also take a leading role in the activities of the UN Joint Programme on HIV related to drug use and in prison settings, ensuring collaboration and cooperation with the UNAIDS secretariat office and Cosponsors. Within assigned authority, the Regional Adviser (HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Support the development of UNODC technical assistance activities to the national partners in (a) the assessment of the HIV and AIDS situation in the areas identified above (b) the development of effective prevention and care strategies and (c) reviewing and adapting national HIV/AIDS policy and implementation plans and linking them to relevant policies, strategies and plans;
• Act as a key resource person and, as such, contribute to the development of national capacity building strategies to enhance policy and programmatic development, coordination, sound monitoring and evaluation with regard to the HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support in the UNODC key areas; Support, organize and participate in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues;
• Facilitate the establishment of Technical Working Groups for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support for people who use drugs, and people living and working in prisons, involving all relevant stakeholders at the country level;
• Support and participate in, when necessary, meetings and initiatives pertaining to technical working groups, inter-agency task forces, UN joint teams on AIDS, Common Country Analysis (CCA), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and other relevant fora;
• Review, analyze and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials on the state of prevention and care of HIV and AIDS in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices;
• Review and participate in the drafting of regional and country programmes, project documents and grant proposals, including for the Global Fund and the World Bank, and contribute to the determination of their feasibility in the context of HIV/AIDS among people who use drugs, particularly people wo inject drugs and in prison settings;
• Review, research and compile material for the preparation of technical reports and other documents, such as reports to Headquarters, legislative bodies, National Government and donors;
• Manage UNODC HIV programme, coordinating activities related to budget and funding including programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, and preparation of related documents/reports;
• Assist with the recruitment and guidance of national staff members, consultants and interns;
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties as may be required.