PSYCHOLOGIST

Médecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation

 MSF-Belgium is currently seeking to hire PSYCHOLOGIST 

Position in the Organization

Reports to (Hierarchical):

Project Medical Referent/ MH Activity Manager

Reports to (Functional):

MH Activity Manager / Project Medical Referent / Medical Coordinator

Job Family:Medical & Paramedical

Main Purpose

Providing psychological support to patients according to MSF principles, standards and procedures in order to improve the patients’ mental health.

Accountabilities

•          Carrying out evaluation of mental health needs of patients and establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment. Informing the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and the drug treatment to follow and referring patients to other health professionals whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient's condition

•          Implementing the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identifying possible victims of SGBV and referring them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment.

•          Providing psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols in order to improve their mental health conditions

•          Assisting and training staff members and resourceful people  whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities. Working in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure appropriate terminology and behavior during sessions

•          Collecting statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities

•          Informing the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective

•          Ensuring that all patient information is kept confidential.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

·       Be part of the MHPSS team, participating in daily activities, including meetings and supervisions.

• Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings, being able to take part in English discussions.
• Conduct psychological assessments and follow-ups to patients’ adults and children inside the MSF program.
• Carry out evaluation of the mental health needs of patients and establish a diagnosis and a plan of treatment.
• Identify and refer social, and medical needs including psychiatric care needs to respective departments and actors.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary approach of patients, including the implementation of different protocols and work teams, such as pain management and pre-op assessments.
• Lead different psycho-social activities in compliance with the MHPSS MSF guidelines.
• Inform the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and the drug treatment to follow and refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary, to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient's condition.
• The psychologist might be asked to implement the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identifying possible victims of SGBV and referring them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment.
• Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health conditions.
• Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary to enhance the scope of MH activities, and work in close collaboration with translators to ensure appropriate terminology and behavior during sessions.
• Collect and monitor statistical data about mental health activities.
• Fill clinical files following MSF Data Collection guidelines and deliver weekly reports of activities.
• Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective.

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Education

Desirable master’s degree or High diploma in clinical psychology or Mental Health.

Essential degree or diploma in Psychology.

Experience

·         Essential 2 years experience minimum as a Psychologist.

·         Highly Desirable previous experience with MSF.

·         Desirable experience with working both with adults and children.

·         Expertise in chronic pain management and trauma is an asset.

·         Experience with interdisciplinary teams is an asset.

Language                       

English is required.

Competencies

·       Good communication skills and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and clients.

·       Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

·       Adequate computer skills.

·       Self-motivated and willing to learn from others.

·       Acts in accordance with professional ethics and values.

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission. Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter in English, with reference details to: 

Médecins Sans Frontières, Human Resources Department – Gaza Project

[email protected]

Mentioning as email object: PSYCHOLOGIST

Deadline: 22/02/2024 End of the day