Psychologist

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) 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.

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

About the position

Job title : Psychologist

Type of contract : Fixed-Term Contract

Post location : Khan Younis, Deir Al Balah

Starting date : As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team in the hospital for transversal patient care and with the MHPSS team for comprehensive care and patients’ referrals
• 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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Education

Essential Master degree in Psychology

Experience

•             Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as  a Psychologist

•             Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s

Languages                            

English and Arabic essential

Knowledge

Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies

•             Results and Quality Orientation L2

•             Teamwork and Cooperation L2

•             Behavioural Flexibility L2

•             Commitment to MSF Principles L2

•             Stress Management L3

Please not that:

Only complete and relevant applications will be considered

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

The minimum age of employment is 18 years old

MoH staff under contract can’t have an MSF contract

By applying I recognize to follow the MSF Charter and to honor the following principles:

Médecins sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victim of natural or man-made disasters and to victims or armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political conviction.

MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the rights to humanitarian assistance and claims full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.

MSF members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to maintain complete independence from all political economic or religious power.

As volunteers, members understand the risks and dangers of the mission they carry out and make no claim for themselves or their assigns for any form of compensation other than that which the association might be able to afford them.

As part of its recruitment process, MSF may collect and process, through an internal due diligence system, personal information about applicants. MSF is committed to protecting the confidentiality of personal data applicants provide in their application.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV in English, diplomas copies and ID copies before the 19th October 2024 through Apply Now-button below.