Psychologist

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Programming

• Implement and follow-up MHPSS projects activities of MdM France under supervision of MH Manager.
• Participate in capacity building activities for MdM France`s governmental and non-governmental partners. 
• Implement technical supervision and follow-up activities for medical and non-medical MHPSS Teams.
• Participate in the process of designing emergency response methodologies, field activities, preparedness and response plans.
• Participate in the process of creating, capacitating, supervising and monitoring MHPSS teams and focal points under supervision and delegation by direct supervisor.   
• Participate in defining, communicating and reporting plans and pathways for field activities.
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of project activities if requested by the direct supervisor.
• Assess training needs of MdM France partners and assist in organizing and providing MHPSS trainings accordingly in coordination with MH Manager.

Provide MHPSS technical supervision and follow-up for trained medical and non-medical, Specialized and non-Specialized teams.

• Provide structured technical support related to GBV case`s MHPSS needs
• Provide structured Technical information on case management for MHPSS cases.
• Provide structured information on referral pathways and networking for MHPSS and GBV Cases

Participate in specific & relevant meetings under the delegation of direct supervisor.

• Prepare for trainings (define training needs, topics, agendas, needs, attendance sheets, pre-post-tests, banner.)
• Create training Materials

Implement MHPSS training sessions to beneficiaries from other projects such as emergency preparedness and sexual and reproductive health projects

• Create Data Collection and follow-up Tools for field use by MdM France Partner`s MHPSS Teams.
• Create Assessment forms and other technical files and forms according to the needs of MHPSS service providers 
• Ensure that trainees complete satisfactorily their training course, through an assessment of trainees’ attendance, their performance and satisfaction.
• Participate in data collection on MHPSS, GBV and any other relevant data needed by MdM France MHPSS Department inside partner NGO`s, shelters, CMHC`s, PHCCs and Hospitals.
• Participate in the data collection needed for assessments and final reports 
• Collaborate and participate in any field survey, data collection, and/or need assessment organized by MDM-F in relation to health, Mental Health, GBV or any other relevant theme.
• Keep and improve the current data collection system for MHPSS & GBV activities according to the needs of reporting.
• Analyze collected data on monthly, quarterly or Annual bases or/and as needed by MdM France Mental Health Department.  
• Help on the advocacy about MHPSS 
• Develop specific educational materials for technical topics and capacity building activities.
• Keep and improve the current referral system for MHPSS cases in coordination with the MH Manager.

Reporting:

• Provide program operational reports based on the request of the MH manager.  
• Provide a monthly report of activities not later than the 7th of the following month.  
• Contribute to the MHPSS data analysis in collaboration with the Mental Health Team. 
• Immediately report emergency MHPSS needs at community level. 
• Immediately report HR misconduct to the Direct supervisor, Field.co and Admin Office. 
• Provide with any other requested relevant reports when needed

Others:

• Maintain good socio-professional relationships with national and international partners.
• Attend team meetings and to give qualitative input.
• If necessary, contribute to preparing emergency plans with the MDM-F team to adjust MDM-F activities.
• Take part in advocacy and communication activities under the supervision of his/her direct supervisor.

REQUIRMENTS:

• A degree in Psychology (Bachelor Major in Psychology and master’s in psychology / Community Mental Health)

• Considerable MHPSS practical experience.

• Experience in training and supervising MHPSS specialized and non-specialized MHPSS Staff.
• Considerable Knowledge of MH Gap Guidelines, DSM 5 and other relevant MH resources (Previous Official MH GAP Training will be an asset). 
• Considerable knowledge of common MHPSS issues and needs in PHCC`s.
• Considerable experience in providing MHPSS Trainings (including training for medical teams on the integration of MH in medical facilities)
• Proven experience in providing emergency psychological interventions and in training MHPSS teams on PFA and other mental health emergency intervention techniques.
• Proven experience in Child Protection and GBV SOP`s and other locally adapted Mental Health Protocols for the management of MHPSS needs in GBV Survivors. 
• Experience in individual, family and group sessions. 
• Experience in providing and training Stress Management and Self-care sessions.
• Experience in Community Psychoeducation and training.
• Proven Experience in Project monitoring and reporting.
• Previous work experience with international organizations is an asset.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills 
• To be able to work independently.
• Excellent writing skills and Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Arabic and English (both written and spoken)
• Experience in conducting Clinical supervision sessions for medical, para-medical and MHPSS Teams. 
• Understanding of group dynamics (doctors, nurses, psychologists… etc.)