Senior Psychologist

Job Description

Position: Senior Psychologist – MHPSS Supervisor

Type: FTC, Full-time, On-site

Location: Gaza, Palestine

Salary: ILS 6,432(Per month)

Reporting to: MHPSS Program Lead

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza. As part of our commitment to meeting the growing needs of the communities we serve, we're expanding our team.

The senior psychologist will oversee and supervise the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and staff working in MAP medical points and Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities. This role is critical in ensuring the quality, effectiveness, and compliance of MHPSS interventions with international standards, including the IASC guidelines on mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings and the WHO mental health action plan.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the field of clinical psychology, with relevant experience in therapy and counselling, particularly in a supervisory role within a humanitarian context.

Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, IASC Guidelines, WHO Mental Health Action Plan, Sphere Standards, and CHS. Have experience or training in working with children and adolescent’s mental health and psychosocial problems and disorders. Previous experience providing training or facilitating capacity-building activities for mental health staff. Good in both spoken and written English and Arabic.

Please download the job description for more details.

MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

We offer a well-rounded benefits package that’s designed to ensure our employees feel supported and valued, both professionally and personally.

Job Details

Job Title Senior Psychologist

Deadline 10 - Nov - 2024

Location Gaza Strip

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary ILS6,432 per month

Degree Master's degree

Experience 5 Years

Category Healthcare & Community

Application Instructions

Please send your CV and a cover letter using the following link: Apply Online and apply using the “apply now function”. Your cover letter should explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role of Facilitators

NB: MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting.

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