Psychiatrist

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to deliver specialized mental health services within its humanitarian health programme in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. The role involves providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medication management to conflict‑affected and vulnerable populations, both in community settings and during emergency response operations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric consultations and deliver treatment for moderate to severe mental disorders in community and home‑based environments.
• Assess client needs together with the Health Department team and develop individualized case‑management plans.
• Collaborate closely with psychologists, nurses and pharmacists to promote physical and mental well‑being through home visits and group activities.
• Provide basic medical consultations for acute and chronic conditions when required and ensure appropriate referrals.
• Support the project pharmacist in managing psychotropic medications.
• Manage emergency cases, make timely referrals and document services while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in supervision meetings with the MHPSS Manager and Specialist.
• Engage in emergency response activities and travel to remote or hard‑to‑reach communities to ensure continuity of psychiatric care.

Required profile

• Qualified psychiatrist able to provide specialized psychiatric services.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote communities across Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts.

Required skills

• Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders.
• Medication management, including psychotropic drugs.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary health teams.
• Documentation and confidentiality handling.