Psychologist

Médecins Sans Frontières “Doctors without Borders” 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.

MSF-France has been present in the West Bank since 1988. The Mental Health Project of the Northern of West Bank is to contribute to the improvement of mental health care in NABLUS, QALQILYA, and TUBAS Governorates, for those people living with moderate to severe psychological disorder.

MSF France is recruiting for its project in NABLUS a temporary PSYCHOLOGIST.

Workplace                      :   MSF-France office in 15 street, Nablus

Type of contract           :   Fixed term contract 3 months (renewable according to the need)

Activity rate                   :   Full time

Wished start date        :  15/11/2022

Main Responsibilities of the position (non-exhaustive)

In this exciting and challenging role, you will be providing psychological support to patients in the running of the daily medical tasks for our project in Nablus. You will be closely working with the Mental Health Supervisor in this field, contributing to the improvement of patients’ mental health, according to MSF principles, standards and procedures.

• The psychologist will carry out evaluation of mental health needs of patients and establish a diagnosis and a plan of treatment.
• Inform the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and the drug treatment to follow and referrer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient's condition
• The psychologist might be asked to implement 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.
• Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, dyads, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols in order to improve their mental health conditions
• Provide telehealth services (i.e., psychological assessment and intervention remotely via phone) as required by the context.
• Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities, work in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure appropriate terminology and behavior during sessions
• Collect and monitor statistical data about mental health activities
• Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective

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Requirements

Education:           Master Degree in Clinical Psychology.

Experience:        Minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar role.

                             Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s

Languages:          Excellent command of English & Arabic / Other Competencies:  Proficient in Microsoft Office

Personal qualities:            Results and quality orientated teamwork and cooperation, behavioral flexibility, stress

management, reporting skills.

Documents to provide

• Cover letter in English (maximum 1 page) + Updated CV in English (maximum 2 pages)
• Scan of diploma(s) and work certificate(s) relevant for the position
• Scan of your ID

Submit your application via Form Stack on the 31st of October 2022 maximum