Counselor Educator At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Sokoto

This job has expired.
Please explore similar and recent opportunities below.

Organization Overview:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an international, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization, provides assistance to populations in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination.

Position: Counselor Educator
Project: Sokoto Noma Project
Note: Qualified FEMALE candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Details

  • Job Title: Counselor Educator

  • Job Type: One-year definite contract (with possibility of extension)

  • Duty Station: Sokoto Noma Project

  • Publication Date: 10 November 2025

  • Application Deadline: 21 November 2025 (5:00 PM)

Main Objective

The main objective of this position is to provide counseling and/or education sessions for patients, following MSF medical and mental health protocols and procedures, to improve their psychosocial well-being.

Key Accountabilities

The Counselor Educator will be responsible for:

  1. Service Provision:

    • Promote the availability of counseling services.

    • Conduct individual or group counseling and basic psycho-educational sessions for patients and families to alleviate psychosocial difficulties.

  2. Specialized Support:

    • Provide psycho-stimulation, support group sessions, and one-on-one emotional support counseling to caregivers, malnourished children, survivors of violence (SV/IPV), and other vulnerable groups.

  3. Patient Advocacy & Referral:

    • Ensure patients’ rights, needs, and wishes are prioritized, respecting dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.

    • Refer patients to specialists or institutions for further assistance when necessary.

  4. Collaboration:

    • Work closely with the medical team, Health Promotion (HP) team, and other actors on community awareness regarding SV/IPV, malnutrition, and the importance of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

  5. Documentation & Reporting:

    • Maintain regular reports on activities, assessments, and follow-ups.

    • Keep files and statistics of daily activities while maintaining strict confidentiality of patients’ data and MSF documents.

  6. Professional Development:

    • Participate actively in trainings, supervision, and intervision sessions.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

  • Degree or diploma in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields.

Experience:

  • Minimum 1-year experience is essential; NGO experience is desirable.

Languages:

  • Local language essential; mission language desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet).

Competencies:

  • Results-oriented, teamwork, flexibility, commitment to MSF principles, service-oriented.

Application Process

Applicants must complete the following steps:

  1. Online Application: Complete your application form here: Go to Counselor Educator At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to Apply

  2. Email Submission: Submit your CV, Cover Letter, license, and necessary credentials to: [email protected]

    • Subject Line: COUNSELOR EDUCATOR

    • Only one online application form should be submitted; multiple submissions will not be considered.

Important Notes

  • Application deadline: 21 November 2025 (5:00 PM)

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • No transportation or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.

  • No accommodation will be provided upon joining the job location.