Psychologist
Work Location: Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months contract (with initial 3
months’ probation period)
Application deadline: 12th of January
MSF is a humanitarian
medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
MSF is launching the
recruitment process for the position of Psychologist for the activities in
Dagahaley.
The selected candidate
will be reporting to the Mental Health Supervisor.
Main Purpose
- Carry
out assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and documentation through
conducting psychological assessment of mental health patients.
- Providing
psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family,
group) to patients according to MSF protocols in order to improve their
mental health outcomes.
- Conducting
psychoeducation to patients and caregivers on illness symptoms, treatment
and drug adherence. Conduct follow-up and referral of patients to other
health professionals whenever necessary, for holistic care and to improve
the patient outcomes.
- Providing
mental health care within the MSF Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV)
protocol, through identifying SGBV cases, providing psychological care and
referring to the SGBV Clinic for medical services.
- Training
of relevant staff members in the department and hospital on various Mental
Health topics.
- Working
in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure appropriate
terminology and behaviour during sessions.
- Collecting
statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities.
- Informing
the supervisor and the medical team about any issues related to patients
care in order to ensure quality of care from a medical perspective.
- Ensuring
that all patient information is kept confidential.
Specific Accountabilities
- Carry
out psychological assessment for clients on NCD clinics, follow up and
provide psychological support.
- Assist
in training PSEC nurses and other relevant staff on PFA and other relevant
mental health topics.
- In
collaboration with Health Promotion Manager train community health workers
on pschological assessment, basic counselling skills and PFA.
- Facilitate
home visits for patients on follow-up in the mental health program.
- Asses
and offer psychotherapy to patients on follow-up in the mental health
program.
- Facilitate/link
clients who require psychiatric review to mental health officers.
Requirements
Education
- Essential
degree in clinical/medical Psychology
Experience
- Essential
2 years’ experience minimum as a Psychologist
- Desirable
previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries
Languages
- Mission
language essential (English).
- Local
language desirable (Somali/Kiswahili)
Knowledge
- Essential
computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competences
- Result,
Teamwork, Flexibility, Commitment, Stress Management
If you meet the above
requirements, please provide all the document required :
- CV
- Cover
letter
- Diploma,
certificates
- ID
Card
How to Apply
And submit your
application through the the link below
OR
In the dedicated
application mail box in DAGAHALEY MSF OFFICE .
Please mark the envelope with :
“PSYCHOLOGIST – DEC 2022” to:
HR Department
MSF Dagahaley refugee camp
Deadline for submisison of
applications 12th of January.
We apologize that due to
the volume of application we receive only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
(MSF is an equal Employer
and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
