Psychologist (OCA)
MSF Doctors Without Borders
Providing psychological support to patients according to MSF principles, standards and procedures in order to improve the patients’ mental health.
- 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.
In addition to the above:
- Skills in triage and psychological intervention
- Adapt skills and knowledge to the emergency situation and strategy of the MHPSS project
- Conducting assessment, treatment and discharge planning according to the patient flow pathways the project (MFH)
- Supporting the MHPSS team with challenging cases
- Identifying cases which might need referral to a medical/psychiatric assessment and liaising with the MH Supervisor
- Referring to the MH Supervisor and MHAM if requires supervision or support on challenging cases
- Contributing to the team teaching based on skills and knowledge
- Understanding and following protocols regarding documentation and patient situations
- Collecting data accurately on weekly sheet, and submitting this to MH Supervisor in a timely manner
Education
Essential degree or diploma in Psychology
Experience
• Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a Psychologist
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries
Languages
Mission language essential. Local language desirable
Knowledge
Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competencies
• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Teamwork and Cooperation L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Stress Management L3
آخر موعد للتقديم 01 - Nov - 2025
المكان قطاع غزة
الخبرة سنتان
How to apply
Please fill out the google form and upload the supporting documents of your application in one single PDF containing cover letter, CV, ID, certificates of work experience, copy of diploma/degree. Failing to upload the supporting documents will result in the disqualification from the recruitment.
Your application will have to be in English, application in Arabic or incomplete will not be considered.
The deadline for application is 1/11/2025, but MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy ahead of the deadline once a sufficient number of applications is reached.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for technical test and interview.
In order to submit your application via Google Forms, you shall have a GMAIL account. If you do not have one, you shall create a GMAIL Account.
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