Place of Recruitment: Bauchi
Work location: Bauchi
Type of Contract: 2-months Fixed Term Contract
Deadline for the applications: March 15th, 2025. at 5:00PM
At MSF Switzerland, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, lcharacteristics,
perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together to advance MSF’s social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don’t meet all listed job requirements.
Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfill every listed qualification.
We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
Main Purpose
Being responsible for the MHPSS care for the MSF staff (national, detached and international medical staffs) by providing psychological support to the staff according to MSF principles, standards and procedures, in order to improve the staff well-being at work.
Accountabilities
- Carrying out psycho-education sessions to raise awareness amongst staff about mental health and well being at work
- Providing individual psychological support to staff according to MSF protocols in order to improve their mental health condition.
- Providing group psycho-social support to staff according to MSF protocols in order to improve their mental health
condition. - Provide trainings to staff on various MHPSS topics relevant to increase understanding of staff psychosocial support needs and coping mechanisms.
- Mapping the external Mental health resources for referral
- Refer staff to other professionals when needed: staff health responsible, GP, psychotherapist, psychiatrist.
- Ensuring that all staff information is kept confidential.
- Collecting and monitoring data about individual and group activities and reporting to PMR or staff health responsible
- Collaborating closely with the MD staff health according to needs and informing on individual cases needing specialized
care. - When relevant, share global issues of the staff needing attention with the project medical referent. Take active part in trainings, supervisions/interventions with other staff support positions. Discuss difficulties and
problems in counselling with supervisor.
Requirements
Education
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology (5 years)
Experience
- Essential: 2 years’ experience, minimum, as a Psychologist
Desirable: Previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries
Languages
English, Hausa
Knowledge
Desirable: Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competencies
- Results
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Commitment
- Stress Management
How to Apply
Applications must be in English and include:
- Complete CV and Cover Letter.
- Updated contact details and ID
- Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.
Please if you meet all the minimum requirements, fill in the Google form using the below link:
