Community Mental Health Worker Job at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Bauchi

Bauchi

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Job Title: Community Mental Health Worker
  • Place of Recruitment: Bauchi
  • Work Location: Ganjuwa
  • Position Opening Date: 17th January 2026
  • Application Deadline: 31st January 2025, at 4:00 PM (Note: Please verify the deadline year)

MAIN PURPOSE

To provide optimal preventive and psychosocial aid to people with mental health and psychosocial needs at the community level. You will follow MSF principles and standards to ensure patients receive the most appropriate support for their mental well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assessments: Conduct brief psychosocial assessments to identify treatment barriers and risk factors.
  • Psychoeducation: Provide mental health and malnutrition education to patients and caregivers.
  • Support Activities: Lead psychostimulation and recreational activities in the Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Center (ATFC).
  • Identification & Referral: Identify patients in need of care, provide psychological first aid, and refer for further counseling.
  • Outreach & Tracing: Trace caregivers on follow-up care (including defaulters) and conduct home visits to support re-engagement in treatment.
  • Collaboration: Work with medical teams to deliver tailored educational messages to caregivers.
  • Reporting: Collect monitoring data daily and prepare regular activity reports for the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Education: Training in psychological first aid and basic counseling skills is desirable.
  • Experience: * Preferably from the beneficiary community and well-accepted.
    • Desired experience in community work (children, caregivers, and vulnerable populations) or social work.
  • Languages: Proficiency in English and Hausa is essential.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of the affected population and strong social skills (listening, empathy, sensitivity).
  • Competencies: Teamwork, flexibility, results orientation, and a strong interest in helping vulnerable populations.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

MSF Switzerland is committed to an inclusive culture. We invite applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. If you believe your profile is a good match, we encourage you to apply even if you do not fulfill every listed qualification.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the requirements, please fill in the application form via the Google link below:

Apply Here

Applications must be in English and include:

  1. Complete CV and Cover Letter.
  2. Work and educational certificates.
  3. Updated contact details (present/permanent address and ID).
  4. Contact information of previous employers for reference.

Important Notices:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Incomplete applications will be automatically discarded.
  • MSF maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and any form of favoritism or monetary transaction during recruitment.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer.