Tenders are invited for National Stress Counsellor

National Stress Counsellor Critical Incident Stress Management Unit (Cismu) Personnel, Including Locally Engaged National Stress Counsellors, Are Primarily Responsible For Stress Management, Resilience Building And Mental Health Support Following Critical Incidents. They Have Specific Responsibilities In Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Response And Hostage Incident Management. Furthermore, They Address And Promote Staff Psychosocial Wellbeing Issues In Coordination With The Local Un Doctor, The Regional Security Advisor, The Hq Medical Service Division, Hr Officers, Un Counsellors From Other Un Agencies, Funds And Programmes And Senior And Line Managers Un System Wide. The National Stress Counsellor Will Be Based In Suva, Fiji And Provide Services For Staff And Dependents Located Across The Fiji Mco (Multi Country Office) Which Comprises Of Five Countries In The Pacific Region. While The Current Security Level In The Region Is Stable, The Psychosocial Well-Being Of Staff Is Impacted By The Isolation Of The Pacific Region, And Lack Of Access To Medical Facilities, The Ever-Present Threat Of Crime, Unpredictable Periods Of Civil Unrest And Concern About The Potential Onset Of A Natural Disaster Including Regular Cyclone Events, Flooding, And Outbreak Of Diseases Such As Measles, Dengue, And Leptospirosis. Critical Incident Mental Health Support Including The Provision Of Psychological First Aid May Be Required To Address Mental Health Emergencies Including Acute Stress Reactions, Support Victims Of Crime, Provide Support Following Medical Emergencies And Accidents, Bereavements, Family Violence And Other Issues. In Addition To The Aforementioned Difficulties, The Current Covid-19 Pandemic Has Resulted In Many Countries Instituting Drastic Measures Including Lockdowns To Reduce The Spread Of The Virus And Associated Fatalities. Covid 19 Crisis Is Considered As A Protracted Health Emergency That Has Complex Psycho-Social Repercussions For Un Personnel In The Short And The Long Term That Require Expert Psychological Interventions To Mitigate Adverse Mental Health Consequences Critical Incident Stress Management Unit (Cismu) Personnel, Including Locally Engaged National Stress Counsellors, Are Primarily Responsible For Stress Management, Resilience Building And Mental Health Support Following Critical Incidents. They Have Specific Responsibilities In Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Response And Hostage Incident Management. Furthermore, They Address And Promote Staff Psychosocial Wellbeing Issues In Coordination With The Local Un Doctor, The Regional Security Advisor, The Hq Medical Service Division, Hr Officers, Un Counsellors From Other Un Agencies, Funds And Programmes And Senior And Line Managers Un System Wide