VACANCY FOR THE POST OF PROGRAMME MANAGER (PREVENTION) Training on Universal Curricula in Central Asia

The Programme Manager has the primary responsibility of ensuring that the objectives of Dissemination of Universal Prevention Curricula initiatives in Central Asia will be achieved in the allotted time frame. Drug Advisory Programme has successfully achieved goals in Central Asia on implementation of Substance Use Disorder Treatment activities associated with training of addiction practitioners working with people who use drugs. The Prevention initiatives will be a new project for the Central Asia region and hence the post requires from an incumbent the competency and expertise in prevention area. Under the supervision of the DAP Director, the Programme Manager must effectively assist in the implementation of the projects.

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Applications (CV and Cover letter, which clearly mention the title) should be sent via email on or before 16 October 2023 to vacancies@colombo-plan.org

The email title should clearly mention: Programme Manager- Prevention

This position is located in the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), Laboratory and Scientific Services (DLSSB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Associate Programme Officer will work under the overall guidance of the Chief, Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer of the global programme on Treatment of Drug Use Disorders (GLOK32).

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Naufar is Qatar’s national substance use disorder center for treatment, prevention, professional education and research. Naufar was established in 2017 by Emiri Decree, that recognized that addiction is a health issue. Naufar treats over 1000 patients and their families each year. Our services are evidence-based and culturally- adapted to the GCC. Our facilities include over 120 beds (in-patient treatment, residential rehabilitation) and extensive out-patient treatment and recovery interventions.  

Naufar is expanding and is looking to recruit a range of clinical staff with competence in SUD including consultant addiction psychiatrists; nurses; psychologists and counsellors. Clinical staff must be fluent in Arabic and English. 

Delivery of Services

• Provide high-quality individualised nursing care services according to treatment plans, to best meet Patient needs. Prepare rooms for new admissions to properly welcome Patients.
• Greet newly admitted Patients upon admission and escort them to their rooms to deliver a high level of hospitality.
• Take notes about the care services being provided and the Patients’ responses to the care, to feedback to the Nursing Supervisor to make appropriate service improvement decisions.
• Treat all Patients fairly to ensure their satisfaction with level of service provided.
• Provide all nursing care in privacy and knock before entering the Patients’ rooms to ensure their comfort.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of all Patients’ care information.
• Provide emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and their families to establish a compassionate environment.
• Observe and interpret Patients’ symptoms and communicate them to physicians, Nursing Supervisor and Head - Nursing to take necessary actions.
• Administer Patients’ medication and provide treatments according to physicians’ orders to ensure alignment with treatment plan.
• Give appropriate notice to patients before their room and/or roommate (where/if applicable) is changed to ensure their satisfaction.
• Maintain work areas in clean, safe and sanitary to ensure high level of quality and hospitality standards.
• Provide information to patients and their families to answer their questions and concerns.
• Conduct and report evidenced-based nursing assessments in support of the Model of Service Delivery.

Professional/Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited university or equivalent professional Nursing qualification.
• Licensed as a practicing Nurse.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in Nursing include one year experience in mental health or addiction.

Naufar is Qatar’s national substance use disorder center for treatment, prevention, professional education and research. Naufar was established in 2017 by Emiri Decree, that recognized that addiction is a health issue. Naufar treats over 1000 patients and their families each year. Our services are evidence-based and culturally- adapted to the GCC. Our facilities include over 120 beds (in-patient treatment, residential rehabilitation) and extensive out-patient treatment and recovery interventions.  

Naufar is expanding and is looking to recruit a range of clinical staff with competence in SUD including consultant addiction psychiatrists; nurses; psychologists and counsellors. Clinical staff must be fluent in Arabic and English. 

Job Accountabilities:

Specific responsibilities:

Clinical Psychologists assume the responsibility for the delivery of effective psychological services that include but are not limited to:

1.  Specialized clinical psychological assessments and diagnosis for patients

referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the patient’s care.

2. Provide clinical formulations and comprehensive written reports regarding assessments, questionnaire or tests.

3. Provide specialized clinical psychological input to the patients including assessment results and proposed clinical psychological interventions.

4. Implement treatment plans for the formal clinical psychological treatment and/or management of psychological problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the problems, and employing Evidence-Based strategies and methods of proven efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

5. Implement a range of clinical psychological interventions, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining several provisional hypotheses.

6. Apply and adapt Evidence-Based psychosocial interventions.

7.  Utilize current evidence-base, including recent research findings, and best available evidence to guide psychological practice.

8.  Evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of both new and established interventions and technologies using recognized outcome measures.

9. Evaluate and makes decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual.

10. Review relevant medical records to understand cases better.

11. Provide specialized clinical psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patient’s formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans.

12. Provide individual, group therapy and family interventions in variety of settings as needed.

13. Make sure that both patients and their family's participation is integrated with the overall treatment plan.

Professional/ Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology
• Bachelor's degree in psychology

Certification/ Licensure:

• Candidates should have a valid license/registration certificate accompanying the required years of experience.

Experience:

• 5 years’ work experience in clinical psychology out of 2 years postgraduate (MSCP) relevant experience to Substances Use Disorders.

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) supports civil society organizations advocating for public health policies that reduce death and disease. We bring a proven advocacy approach and a global network of local partners, built on a 25-year track record of success across multiple issues in more than 60 countries. GHAI is an initiative of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

The Program Manager plays a key role in supporting the advocacy efforts of the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s Overdose Prevention Initiative. This position leads efforts to cultivate and develop strategic partnerships with national, state, and local organizations that align with the Initiative’s goals of advance federal policies to reduce overdose deaths in the United States. This position and reports to the Project Director of the Overdose Prevention Initiative.

Summary

The Primary Therapist plans and coordinates medically approved treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for patients seeking in-patient substance use disorder treatment in an RCA facility. Treatment plans will address co-occurring disorders, leverage RCA programming, address family systems and other factors influencing patients' recovery. The Primary Therapist inspires and motivates RCA patients and helps them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centred practices.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behaviour and assess their readiness for treatment
• Help clients develop treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families; partner with Case Management around after care plan
• Help clients develop skills and behaviours necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behaviour
• Work with clients to identify behaviours or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Teach families about addiction or behaviour disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups
• Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behaviour, as well as steps to take to avoid such behaviour
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Please email your resume to lrotenbury@recoverycoa.com or you can submit an application via indeed or our career site.

Recovery Centers of America
11100 Billingsley Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: (240) 754-6151

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a BC/BE Addition Medicine Physician to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice in Spokane, Washington. Providers at MultiCare are recognised as being among the best in the Northwest Region. 

Requirements

• Board certified/eligible at time of employment
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Turning Point Inc. is currently recruiting both newly licensed and experienced clinicians as they move to enhance our clinical team capacity with end licensed clinicians.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by submitting a resume by email to HR@turningpointnj.org

Turning Point Inc.
680 Broadway Suite 104
Paterson, NJ 07514
Phone: 19732399400
Fax: 973-571-8003

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions and to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.  This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies, and marketing programs, training, and special events to our coalition and community partners.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s overall success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary

This internship offers an exceptional opportunity for hands-on experience in the dynamic field of public policy within the non-profit sector. Reporting to the Public Policy Manager, you will work closely with our dedicated team to assist with research, and prepare the organization for its public policy event, The National Leadership Forum in January 2024

Specific Duties

• Policy monitoring and summarization
  • Attend relevant meetings, hearings, and mark-ups on and off Capitol Hill and complete write-ups for use by CADCA members and staff. 
• Special projects
  • Assist in preparing for Capitol Hill Day (i.e., scheduling meetings, encouraging Forum attendees to register for Capitol Hill Day, and updating advocacy materials such as the Capitol Hill Day book).
• Logistical and staff support to CADCA’s Public Policy Department
  • Prepare, assemble, and deliver packets for Hill staff.
  • Organize funding charts and local outcomes used for advocacy efforts.
  • Assist with presentation development to maintain timely research on substance use.

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.  This is accomplished through technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies, marketing programs, training, and special events.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary

This position is part of the Business Development Team, headed by the Vice President of Business Development and Membership at CADCA, and reports to the Director of Grants and Contracts. The Manager, Grant Writing, and Proposal Development will work with the Development Team and other departments and, as part of a team, will prepare multi-departmental proposals and reports for Federal Agencies, Foundations, and Corporation Partnerships. Additionally, this position will work with the Development Team to conduct industry and funding research to identify trends and determine new opportunities for CADCA.

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.  This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies, and marketing programs, training, and special events.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s overall success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Meetings, the Director of Communications and Meetings will set and guide the strategy for all communications, public relations, and marketing messages and collateral to consistently and effectively articulate CADCA’s mission. The Director of Communications and Meetings will work to further CADCA’s position as a respected leader and resource for all issues related to substance abuse prevention.

The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) is a national research centre that seeks to embed research in clinical practice. It aims to support clinicians to detect and respond to new drug health problems by building clinical research capacity and rapidly translating findings into clinical practice. The Centre supports a national Prompt Response Network (PRN) which allows for rapid, flexible, and collaborative responses to emerging substances that may cause prevalent, persistent, and harmful health and community impacts. The PRN has been co-designed with the community to ensure a high level of community impact and relevance.

The Centre is made up of a consortium of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), acting as lead agency, St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA), National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) – Curtin University of Technology, and the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) – Flinders University. 

Why this role matters  

The Project Manager (Prompt Response Network) plays a lead role within the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) in the planning, development, and implementation of projects across the Centre.

The role entails developing project planning documentation, identifying, and building appropriate project teams and initiating and overseeing the project, including managing all stakeholder engagement and quality assurance.

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) was established at the University of New South Wales by the Commonwealth Government in 1986 to extend the knowledge base required for effective treatment of individuals with alcohol and other drug-related problems and to enhance the overall research capacity in the drug and alcohol field. The Centre is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, for its contribution to drug and alcohol research.

Why this role matters: 

The Project Officer plays a key role within NDARC in providing practical and efficient project support for project teams and key stakeholders.

The Project Officer is responsible for the coordination and administration of grant applications for multiple NDARC research projects under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director. The role entails providing reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for key programs and projects.

This post is located in the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The Programme Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Prevention Programme Officer and the overall guidance of the Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS).

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please click here.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant, to work with a team working with Dr Rachel Pechey on a research programme testing the impact of alcohol calorie labelling on alcohol and calorie selection, purchasing and consumption.

The post is embedded in the thriving Health Behaviours team in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS). The team work on interventions to prevent or treat ill-health by intervening on diet, obesity, and smoking. We have a strong track record of applied research that can benefit patients and lead to changes in the health system.

NDPCHS research is led by internationally renowned scientists, many of whom are practising GPs and primary care clinicians or public health physicians, together with academics from a range of other disciplines including behavioural and social sciences, and humanities. Our research covers the broad range of issues that you might expect to address in the community, including cardiovascular and metabolic disease, cancer, infectious diseases and childhood illnesses, obesity, poor diet and smoking. We focus on understanding and improving the experiences of patients, rigorously evaluating the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostics, utilising big data, developing digital health interventions and working internationally. We have methodological expertise in clinical trial design and implementation, clinical decision making and diagnostics, epidemiology, medical statistics, behavioural science, modelling, qualitative research and the wider application of social science theory and methods to address practical and theoretical challenges in health and care settings.

The successful applicant will be part of a group working to test the impact of alcohol calorie labelling in online studies and field trials. They will work with a panel of policy makers and members of the public to develop, then test, labels. Responsibilities will include working with colleagues to develop and conduct studies. You will also help to disseminate the outcomes to academic audiences and other stakeholders including industry and policymakers.

This newly established full-time research post at the Institute for Social Marketing & Health, University of Stirling offers a rare, exciting and high-profile opportunity for an outstanding researcher to join our world-leading Institute on an open-ended contract. ISMH leads and collaborates with other leading research teams on diverse alcohol research, including on population-wide policies such as marketing, labelling, availability and pricing, industry activity and the policy process. The post-holder will play a key role in preparing for ISMH to apply to establish a WHO Collaborating Centre for alcohol policy research & capacity building as well as taking forward a separate portfolio of alcohol research activities.

The successful candidate will be invited to shape and expand their portfolio of work in line with their interests and expertise, in collaboration with ISMH colleagues and external partner organisations including WHO. It is expected that their work will include research and capacity building in, but not limited to, low/middle income countries, and will inform a work plan for a new WHO Collaborating Centre. Development of new international studies in the global South, as well as Scottish/UK elements of international comparative studies would also be welcomed. It is expected that the successful candidate will support and lead the drafting of research proposals related to the post-holder’s interests and the needs of the post, in collaboration with ISMH colleagues

Research Assistant - Clinical & Social Research

• Full Time - 1-year contract
• Located in Richmond (close to the city, close to public transport)
• Monthly Day off and 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to $58,442.80 (paid pro rata) + super + salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

Turning Point & Eastern Health

Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria and beyond. Combining innovative research in the clinical, population health and policy fields, with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government to respond to current and emerging alcohol and drug and gambling issues.

Turning Point is part of Eastern Health, the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our Clinical and Social Research Team at Turning Point, Australia’s leading national addiction treatment, research and training centre based in Richmond, Melbourne. The successful candidate will work as part of this dynamic, collaborative team and, in particular, will contribute to the timely completion of two new projects:

i)     The Health4Her effectiveness-implementation trial (a collaboration between Turning Point, Monash University, BreastScreen Victoria, Lifepool, and Shades of Pink, to increase women’s awareness that alcohol causes breast cancer, and promote alcohol behaviour change); and

ii)   The evaluation of a new Driver Support Service for people in Victoria who have been detected drink or drug driving (a collaboration between Turning Point, the Department of Transport and Planning, and Victoria Police, to address substance use problems leading to drink/drug driving recidivism).

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating quantitative (e.g. surveys) and qualitative (e.g. interviews, focus groups) data collection and management, and you will ensure participants are treated with the highest level of care during their research participation. To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research, with knowledge of the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and the ability to manage research data with a high level of attention to detail. You will need to have strong organisational skills, and strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to other research activities undertaken by the team (e.g. research into experiences of e-cigarette use and dependence), work directly with senior researchers/clinicians who will provide guidance and mentoring, and have opportunities to co-author peer-reviewed publications and present at national conferences. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities will be available. Flexible hybrid working arrangements and a staff wellbeing program are also available.

If you are a motivated individual looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the field of addictions research, we encourage you to apply for this position! 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A strong interest in working in addictions research; previous experience working with people with complex needs (e.g. addictions, mental health) is desired
• Experience in the collection, management and analyses of quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Experience in writing literature reviews and ethics applications
• An understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information handling principles
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to meet competing deadlines
• A high level of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, statistical analysis software packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata), and the Endnote referencing system

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance. 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and in collaboration with the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Corporate Secretary, the Strategic Assistant is responsible for providing support to the CEO through a combination of functions including project management, writing and editing, research and high-level administrative and relationship support. The Strategic Assistant also helps manage relationships with external partners, including representatives of provincial, local and federal government agencies and private-sector organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Corporate Secretary to manage the CEO’s office
• Prepares meeting materials and notes, and ensures follow-up for various meetings with staff, Board members and external collaborators 
• Coordinates internal and external special projects with other divisions and organizations on behalf of the CEO
• Coordinates activities with senior officials, parliamentarians and media
• Assists in maintaining relationships with CCSA’s partners and collaborators and assists in strengthening those relationships
• Researches and prepares meeting materials, policy briefings, talking points, presentations and proposals on a variety of matters for key internal or external audiences
• Drafts and reviews various documents including internal and external correspondence
• Creates and maintains files 
• Reviews drafts and finished documents for accuracy and grammar, including documents of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Keeps abreast of the CEO’s immediate and long-term commitments and plans, identifies conflicts and flags issues 
• Supports other senior team members, particularly executive-level staff, as necessary
• Manages special projects on behalf of the CEO
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the CEO