Psychological Support Services (PSS)-Première Urgence Internationale Retour vers les opportunités

1.BACKGROUND

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. 

2.OVERVIEW

2.1 Project summary

PUI, in consortium with Terre Des Hommes Italy (TDH, consortium lead) and We World-GVC, is implementing a project to ensure universal access to integrated healthcare services for children and their families, in pediatric hospitals in eastern and western Libya. The intervention aims at improving the capacity of Tripoli and Benghazi pediatric hospitals to take integrated care of the most vulnerable target groups. The 15 months project has three lines of action in order to 1) Strengthen and improve the quality of care for children, caregivers and patients with special needs in the area of the target tertiary health care facility; 2) Give children and members of their families and communities access to psychosocial support during their stay in hospital; inform them and raise their awareness on socio-sanitary aspects and services available; 3) Strengthen the skills of health professionals, through exchanges, networking and information sharing among the health facilities in the targeted area. 

In this initiative PUI is responsible for the health intervention in the Children Hospital of Benghazi, focusing on the Oncology and Hematology Department. The activities aiming at improving the quality of care include the refurbishment of the facility, the provision of medical equipment and consumables, and the capacity building of the health staff. 

 2.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY

As part of the capacity building plan developed in coordination with the Hospital, PUI plans to train medical and nursing staff of the Oncology department and the outpatient clinic of the pediatric hospital, supporting the implementation of guidelines and SoPs. The training courses will be provided by qualified medical personnel, to ensure the application of the protocols, and the national standards of the Ministry of Health. 

In this regard, PUI is currently looking for a Specialist in PSS.

The training is expected to take place starting from end of May / early June 2024. 

OBJECTIVE OF THE TRAINING

General Objective: Patients and families face many challenges throughout the childhood cancer experience. Most children with cancer adjust well to diagnosis and treatment. However, patients and families have a variety of emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral, and physical health needs to consider. Psychologists and other mental health providers help people cope with problems and better manage stress and navigate periods of adjustment.

Specific Objectives: 

The training aims that the psychosocial, nursing and, medical staff can help in: 

• Dealing with emotions and adjusting to illness and life changes 
• Coping with treatments and side effects 
• Managing pain 
• Following medical plans such as taking medicines, wearing masks, or doing rehabilitation exercises 
• Reducing distress during medical procedures 
• Managing sleep problems 
• Identifying and referring depression and anxiety for treatment 
• Addressing developmental delays and cognitive function 
• Providing academic testing and support 
• Assisting with end of treatment transitions 
• Supporting families and relationships 
• Helping families cope with grief and loss 
• Supporting survivors

Target Audience

Healthcare workers in Benghazi children hospital, more specifically psychologists, Community Mobilizers, social workers, doctors and nurses.  

METHODOLOGY 

The training will be done face-to-face, with a combination of theoretical and practical exercises. 

The PSS specialist will be in charge to develop the training material in Arabic and to train and supersize the PSS service provider who will be in charge to implement the training in Libya. 

 3.TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDED

The technical support should include: 

• • Development of training contents and trainees’ knowledge evaluation tools (pre and post-tests assessment tools; Training appraisal)
  • Training on the material developed and supervision of the PSS service provider who will be in charge to implement the training in Libya

• Remote supervision of the Training implementation 

• Activity report

N.B: The duration and the contents of the training are subject to modification according to the service provider technical offer.

Means of support: ITs and logistic arrangements  

4.Deliverables

The service provider will provide:

• Training contents (AR) and summary in English
• Pre-post tests & other staff knowledge and practices evaluation tools (ENG & AR)
• Training and supervision report (ENG)

5.SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EXPECTATIONS

Mandatory requirements:

• Degree in Psychology
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in PSS
• Experience providing training
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Knowledge of the Libyan health system 

6.APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Applicants are required to submit the following:
• Technical & Financial detailed offer 
• CV in English 
• Copy of Degrees 
• Deadline of the proposal submission: 21/04/2024. 

Application to be addressed to: 

Tender@premiere-urgence-lby.org

ANNEX: Training material content and topics

The main source of the content is Jaint Jude Children Research Hospital which is a partner of WHO in the Global initiative of childhood cancer. Training contents are available in Arabic.