Psychologist

Medecins du -Monde (MDM) France is an international medical organization, which has been present in the Palestinian territories since 1995. It operates in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank through offices located in Jerusalem,
For the increase of its activities in the Nablus Governorate, MDM is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of.

Position: Psychologist, full-time
Duration: 9 Month -renewable.

Qualifications and skills:
-University Degree in psychology, with clinical experience.
-At least two years of working experience; with NGOs would be an asset
-Good knowledge of mental health diseases and psychosocial model of interventipns
-Sound understanding of child, development and experience in working withchildren
-Ability to recognize children at risk for mental health disorders
-Experience with schools and/or Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE)
-Good knowledge and experience in implementing psycho social services with children at the community Level
-Experience in training monitoring and evaluation
-Good communication skills  and ability to work within a team
-Good command of English and Arabic language (both written and spoken)
-Good computer skills

Main duties:
1-Have.the ability and maturity to train the-staff at Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) in psychosocial activities, monitor and evaluate the needs of (MOEHE) staff on psychosocial topics.
2-In-depth knowledge and experience (both theory and practice) in psychopathology, psychopharmacology, psycho-medical and psychotherapy utilizing variuos approaches in conducting individual therapy and group therapy
3-Able to monitor and evaluate psychosocial activities.
4-Implement and lead psychosocial activities with primary school children and with the communities in the area.

Application procedure
-Send your CV and a one page cover letter in English to, by e-mail to:
[email protected]
-Deadline for receiving the application is March the 14 th 2010.