MHPSS Specialist

Position: MHPSS Specialist

Type: Full-time/Fixed-Term Contract

Reporting to: Deputy Director WB Programmes

Salary: ₪3,850 - ₪5,775 / month

**This role requires daily field work in Nablus. Holding a valid license to provide mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) in the West Bank is an essential requirement for this role.

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza. As part of our commitment to meeting the growing needs of the communities we serve, we're expanding our team.

MAP is seeking an MHPSS Specialist who will be responsible for  developing and implementing community-based mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities for mobile clinic communities. This includes planning and leading group MHPSS sessions, conducting individual assessments and interventions, and facilitating the participation of community members. The Specialist will also deliver and evaluate Psychological First Aid (PFA) training, identify complex cases for referral, and ensure appropriate follow-up. Additionally, they will document and report MHPSS activities, ensuring compliance with ethical standards such as confidentiality and informed consent.

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The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a valid MHPSS license for the West Bank. They have experience in psychological support, particularly in humanitarian contexts, and expertise in community-based MHPSS interventions with children and adolescents. The candidate is knowledgeable in ethical standards, case management, and referral processes. They also have cultural sensitivity and strong communication skills in Arabic and English, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. 

Please visit the application link to find the detailed job description.

MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP's personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

Please send your CV and a cover letter using the following link and apply using the “apply now function”. Your cover letter should explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role of MHPSS Specialist.

**NB: MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.       

**We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting