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Médecins Sans Frontières Abuja Contract
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Médecins Sans Frontières

"Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency healthcare to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. Founded in 1971 in France, MSF operates in over 70 countries, delivering impartial and..."
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Monthly Salary

Competitive

Work Location

Abuja

Closing Date

Not Specified

Full Vacancy Details

Responsibilities

Conduct psychoeducation sessions to raise awareness among MSF staff about mental health and well-being at work
Provide individual psychological support to staff members according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health status
Provide group psychosocial support to staff members according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health status
Provide training to staff on various mental health topics that contribute to a better understanding of staff needs for psychosocial support and coping mechanisms
Map external mental health resources for reference
Refer staff members to other professionals if necessary: staff health manager, general practitioner, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, etc.
Ensure the confidentiality of all personnel data
Collect and track data on individual and group activities and ensure reporting to the PRM/medical coordinator/staff health manager
Collaborate with other staff health profiles as needed + inform about individual cases requiring specialized care
As appropriate, share overall staff issues requiring attention with the coordination team
Actively participate in training, supervision/interactions with other colleagues in charge of staff support. Discuss with the supervisor any difficulties and problems that arise during support sessions
Organize prevention activities in place of the mental health and well-being of MSF staff working in Katsina and Jahun projects
Identify workplace stressors and their management
Offer psychological trough individual and/or group support to MSF staff
Organise training on specific topics related to psychosocial risks
Participate in clinical supervision on a weekly basis with the support of the regional psychologist
In collaboration with the PSU Dakar, define the referencing criteria
Strengthening the capacity of caregivers on the PFA
In collaboration with PSU Dakar, participate in the management of critical incidents on the mission
Maintaining professional secret and confidentiality
Do monthly sitreps
Participate in data analysis and weekly, monthly and annual narrative reports.

Important note

Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.

Only successful applicants will be called for the next steps and are obligated to disclose any information about family member(s) currently in the employ of MSF-France in any location.

No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favoritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process.

MSF reserves the right to refuse to hire a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation.Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable.MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.MSF France takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.

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