Mental Health Supervisor

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.

About the position

Job title : Mental Health Supervisor

Type of contract : Fixed-term & Back-up Pool

Post location : Khan Younis & Deir El-Balah

Starting date : As soon as possible

Main purpose of the position

Participate in the planning, supervision and coordination of mental health / pycho-social related services in the program in accordance with MSF standards in order to provide the most appropriate mental health support for patients.

Responsabilities

• Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Mental Health activity manager and other medical team members, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the resources needed while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSF programs and activities.

• Coordinates activities of counseling services with other relevant actors and liaises with the local counterparts (like MoH, WHO, ICRC and NGO) on mental health matters, including referral services.

• Supervise the daily mental health activities and patient support according to MSF protocols and standards in order to provide the most appropriate support for clients with psychosocial needs.

• Liaise with the other MSF team members of the project.

• Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required

• Oversee the administrative processes associated with psychosocial functioning.

• When needed, give psychological support to patients according to MSF protocols to improve mental health conditions of patients and enhance their functionality.

• Compile the data and statistic linked with MH activities and report to the MH activity manager

• Offer clinical counselling supervision to mental health counsellors in collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager.

• Ensure the patient’s related information is kept confidential

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• Education : Master degree as Psychologist

• Experience : Previous working experience of at least 3 years as Psychotherapist. Previous experience on management or supervision position is an asset. MSF experience is an asset.

• Language : Essential Arabic and English

• Competencies : People Management, Confidentiality, Results, Team work, Flexibility, Commitment

Interested candidate are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV in English, diplomas copie and ID copie before the 29th of August 2024 through Apply Now-button below.