Providing psychological support to patients according to MSF principles, standards and procedures in order to improve the patients’ mental health.
Accountabilities:
• Carrying out evaluation of mental health needs of patients and establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment. Informing the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and the drug treatment to follow and referring patients to other health professionals whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient’s condition
• Implementing 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.
• Providing psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols in order to improve their mental health conditions
• Assisting and training staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities. Working in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure appropriate terminology and behavior during sessions
• Collecting statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities
• Informing the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective
Ensuring that all patient information is kept confidential.
Job Requirements
Experience : Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a Psychologist
Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries
Language : Mission language essential. Local language desirable
Competency : Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Teamwork and Cooperation L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Stress Management L3
How to Apply
All applicants should send a CV, cover letter, educational records, work certificates and copy of ID card either by email to msfe-addis-admin-epp@barcelona.msf.org OR give in person to MSF Spain compound in Gelgel belese behind ethiotelecom office. Please indicate the vacancy title on the application.
Posting date: June 15, 2021
Closing date: June 25, 2021
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Phone calls are not allowed.
More Information
- Address Metekele, Gelgil belese
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc
