Psychologist

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

The psychologist will be in charge to provide Individual counselling sessions, Group Counseling sessions, Referral of beneficiaries requiring specialized MHPSS services and their follow up with the referred organization/service and provide the Psychological First Aid (PFA).

Line managed by: Rehabilitation Project Manager

Functional manager: MHPSS Technical Officer

Interacts with:

- Internal: Country Manager, Gaza Area Manager, Rehab Project Manager, Rehab Officer, GAD Technical Officer, MHPSS Technical Officer, MHPSS Officer, psychologist, Rehab MDT, IMO, RTU, MEAL Staff, and support services staff.

- External: The project partners, the authorities in the project area of implementation, other stakeholders including local organizations, INGOs, and UN agencies in the area of implementation, and relevant Rehab. Clusters/Working Groups. 

Responsibilities:

 Responsibility 1: Provide mental health and psychosocial care and follow up to beneficiaries

Activities:

• In collaboration with Psychosocial Support Workers (PSSW) and\or Community Mobilizers, , conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate the needs and capacities of people identified with psychosocial and psychological issues using standardized assessment tools.
• Respond to internal referrals for further psychological assessment and intervention.
• In collaboration with PPSS Workers and\or community mobilizers, provide psychological support at the individual / family level. This includes regular individual counselling, group counselling, and family counselling.
• Refer beneficiaries with specific needs of specialized psychological/psychiatric/ other support to external services and follow-up on all referrals.
• May support training internally and externally to community mobilizers, community leaders, and other actors on PFA and MHPSS support when needed under supervision of MHPSS Technical Officer
• Plan and implement community awareness activities and focus group discussions as directed by the project manager.

Responsibility 2: Report data on group activities, follow-up on individual / family cases and organize the daily and weekly activities

Activities:

• Complete intake forms “assessment form, follow up form, discharge, and monitoring form” for the beneficiaries and manage beneficiary data according to data protection protocols
• Ensure daily quantitative and qualitative reporting in line with the project’s standard operating procedures.
• Analyze and report on beneficiaries’ psychological and psychosocial status.
• Organization of the weekly plan within the multidisciplinary team, with the support of project supervisor
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to line manager.
• Contribute to the production of case study, collect testimonies to provide evidence of intervention and input in reporting to the TO
• Any other reports to be made upon line manager request

Responsibility 3: Demonstrate an ethical and professional practice to increase care quality.

Activities

• Respect and promote HI’s Policies and report to your line manager any non-respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions, capacity building activities.
• Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specialty
• Address needs and requests in a professional way.
• Adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor (reporting, etc) as they unfold
• Participate in educating other organizations and institutions on inclusion of persons with disability
• Maintain a positive image of Humanity and Inclusion at all times and in all circumstances.
• Address needs and requests in a professional way.
• Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
• Interact with children with the presence or/and permission of their parents or caregivers
• Respect beneficiary confidentiality. And always respect a refusal of treatment.
• Participate in educating other organizations and institutions on inclusion of persons with disability
• Maintain a positive image of Humanity and Inclusion at all times and in all circumstances.

 Other:

Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager that is within the post-holder’s expertise and experience.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• Bachelor Degree in Psychology or Counselling is required, Masters in Clinical Psychology preferred. License to practice.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups, specifically persons with disabilities
• Experience in related work within an NGO or organization in emergency or post-conflict setting
• Experience in community-based psychosocial support and counseling
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating community trainings
• Willingness and ability to work among IDP, displaced populations
• Good knowledge of community mobilization methods and tools
• Fluency in English is preferred and fluency in local language is required. Knowledge of other languages in is an advantage.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to cope with stress and high pressure
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
• Ability to work with partners (local and international actors)
• Knowledge of the principles of referrals mechanisms and pathways
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: [email protected].

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

Initial contract will be for a period up to 6 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should fill out the form Psychologist and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before May 31, 2024. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.