Mental Health Worker

Islamic Relief Palestine established a center for psychosocial counseling in Gaza City. The centre
aims to create healthy atmosphere for children, through psychological support, educational support
and other recreational activities. Islamic Relief announces the following vacancies in Gaza City.



Title: Mental Health Worker
Ref: MHW-CW-28-2010
Duration: One year (Full Time)
Main Duties: Responsible mainly for community education particularly awareness and training, community mobilization and cooperation with related organizations. Develop and maintain referral system from and to the centre.

Candidates must posses the following competencies:
-Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health.
-Three years experience in mental health.
-Knowledge and skills in assessment or mental health evaluations on clients as required

Candidates must possess the following competencies:
1-A bachelor degree from an accredited University in Medicine with mental health background.
2-Master Degree in management, or at least five years experience in management position at the same field.
3-At least three years of mental health and psychosocial care experience.
4-Have a good knowledge in Child Protection principles.
5-Commitment and sympathy to the plight of the poor and disadvantaged.
6-Excellent written and spoken English as well as Arabic language.
7-Energetic and able to work under stressful conditions meeting strict deadlines.
8-Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, Access and Power Point.

General Skills required for all applicants :
-Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
-Interpersonal skills and good communication skills. Good computer Skills.
-English language skills.

Interested applicants should get a copy of Islamic Relief Job Application Form available on the link
Applications must be completed and returned to [email protected] by Thursday 30 September 2010.
CVs are not accepted as an application but can be attached with the application.
Only candidates possessing relevant experience will be short listed