Psychologist

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

The French section of Médecins Sans Frontières is currently seeking to hire a

                                                                   Psychologist

The Psychologist will be part of the mobile team which provide holistic medical care to most vulnerable population in identified areas where MSF-F intervenes to provide psychological support to patients according to MSF principles, standards and procedures in or-der to improve the patients’ mental health.

Workplace                      :   Nablus, Qalqiliya, Tubas and other identified areas.

Type of contract           :    Fixed term contract 3 months (renewable according to the need)

Activity rate                   :   Full time

Wished start date        :     As soon as possible

Main Responsibilities of the position:

• 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.

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Requirements

Education: Master Degree in Clinical Psychology.

Experience: Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as  a Psychologist, desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries

Languages: Essential/Mandatory Mission and local languages.

Knowledge: Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies: Mobility and flexibility are an asset for this position.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV with a cover letter, MoH license, relevant diplomas and work certificates to: [email protected], stating the job title in the subject line ‘’ Psychologist’’.

Deadline to receive applications: Sunday 24th  March 2024 at 16:00 pm.
Only complete applications in English will be taken into consideration.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.