Psychologist

Médecins 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, Gaza and Nablus.

MdM is currently looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Psychologist based in Gaza Strip.

Psychologist, Gaza Base (2 Position)

Starting date: as soon as possible

Type:  Full Time Contract

Number of vacancies: two

Location: Dair Albalah

Main Objective:

Assist in the implementation of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities for MdM France in Gaza, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services across various levels in accordance with established requirements.

Tasks and responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Implement MHPSS Integration activities internally within MdM medical and non-medical projects or externally with MdM France partners in Gaza.
• Assess the psychological and mental health needs of patients at individual level, considering identified symptoms and mental health conditions. Develop a treatment plan in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and MdM guidelines. Inform patients and their families, when necessary, about potential referrals to specialized mental health services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of awareness-raising sessions on mental health, ensuring they are aligned with the identified needs of the population and responsive to the volatile and changing context.
• Implement capacity-building activities for specialized and non-specialized health service providers in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) through targeted training sessions. This includes participating in the preparation for trainings by defining training needs, topics, and agendas, as well as organizing attendance sheets, pre- and post-tests, and promotional materials, ensuring delivery aligns with the established work plan.
• Provide a monthly, quarterly, or annual report of activities in due time.
• Contribute to the MHPSS data analysis in collaboration with the MHPSS Supervisor.
• Collaborate and participate in any field survey, data collection, and/or need assessment organized by MDM-F in relation to health, MHPSS, SRH, GBV or any other relevant topic.
• Contribute through the successful histories to the capitalization of the MHPSS activities in collaboration with the MHPSS Supervisor.
• Participate in specific and relevant meetings as delegated by the functional supervisor, with prior approval from the MHPSS Manager.

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Requirements

• Psychologist degree (bachelor mandatory, master highly desirable) and valid professional license certificate to practice issued by MoH.
• Professional experience providing psychological care individually and to different population groups: adults, children, and adolescents.
• Professional experience in delivering psychoeducation and awareness raising activities.
• Previous experience in the provision of training and supervision of specialized and non-specialized MHPSS professionals.
• Considerable knowledge of mhGAP Guidelines, DSM 5 and other international MHPSS guidelines resources.
• Previous experience and knowledge of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities within the humanitarian sector
• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Excellent writing skills and Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Qualified applicants are invited to send their updated CV in English, by email to:  [email protected]

Please reference the job title as MDM/PSY/GZA/OCT/2024 in the subject line of your Email.

MdM commits to respect the “Do no harm” humanitarian principle and ensure child safety is paramount in all its activities. MdM implements a Child Abuse Policy (CAP) at headquarters and in every mission. We do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable people, with children, join our organization.

Deadline for receiving the application on Wednesday, 16th October 2024 at 4 pm 

Note: We will be recruiting on rolling basis to the deadline.

MDM recruits qualified individuals without distinction ethnic background or Gender.

Please note that MDM will contact only pre-selected candidates and by email, the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

We thank all candidates for their interest to MDM.