Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.
MSF-Spain is currently recruiting to fill the following position for its operations in Yobe State.
Position: Psychologist
Location: Yobe
Grade: 7
Salary: As per the MSF salary scale (national contract)
Movements (project visits): According to MH programme planning, 100% travel inside Nigeria according to the IDP movement.
Note: This is a local position in Damaturu and there will be no relocation benefit.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Purpose of the Position
* Perform the mental health and psychosocial (MHPS) consultations (individual, and if necessary group)
* Collaborate with the MHO towards quality implementation of MHPS activities in the project
Operational / Technical Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical supervision
* Provide individual and group mental health support for population at risk (adults and children, IDP or Hosted community): support coping process of the population and mobilize their inner resources for processing traumatic experiences and finding new life perspective
* If possible visit beneficiaries at home/tent/shelter in order to assess needs and follow up evolution when required.
* Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary
* To make suggestions for improvement at mental health care units on regular basis.
* To be responsible for well-being and security of patients through all the activities.
* Ensure awareness to improve detection of mental health symptoms and signs, discussion of difficult cases, referrals etc
* To complete professional supervision record according to MSF standards.
* Maintain at all times a respectful attitude towards population, patients.
* To ensure the good flow of patients from Counsellors to psychiatrists (if necessary)
Training
* Assist in the trainings (initial and follow-up) of CMWs, peer counsellors and other staff members and resourceful people from the community.
* Provide psycho-education or other psychosocial activities to the community, when required and if accessibility allows
* To implement training modules in accordance with MSF training manual.
* To work closely in collaboration with hierarchical superior to assess training needs.
* To assist in the preparation of handouts and materials and to implement objective methods of evaluation for these training modules.
* To undertake trainings sessions according to the needs and to the accessibility.
Additional Activities
Equipment
* Participate in creation of any material needed for the MH activities. * Look after all equipment provided.
Maintenance
* Ensure cleanliness of psychologists’ areas ( consultation office,…..)
* Reporting
* Ensure that confidentiality is maintained regarding all patient cases and records.
* Keep record and statistics of daily activities
* Fill in the forms of the patients
* Enter info of the files of the patients into the data base (computer of MHO)
* Inform line manager of any problems that might be linked to work of psychologists as well as problematic equipment or material (ex. broken, missing).
Other activities
* Be aware of any document regarding detailed responsibilities of psychologists (ex. protocols, reports to be done).
* Actively participate in team meetings (planning and case management meetings) and possible trainings.
* Provide training to new members of the team and help them with the transition into the new role
* Familiarize his/herself with the internal regulations and guidelines of the office and follow these guidelines during work time.
* Accomplish any task that s/he is asked by his/her supervisor.
* To develop good working relationships with cultural mediators, peer counsellors, CMHWs and public/private sector mental health care unit staff.
Responsibilities towards MSF
Commitment to MSF
* Availability for emergencies
* General knowledge of MSF
* To have general understandings of the association, it’s functioning, structure and values (charter).
* To be aware of MSF charter, objectives and activities in general and in the working context.
MSF
* To participate actively in meetings and trainings.
Security
* To be fully aware of sensitivity of the context in the mission.
Cooperation With Other Departments
* To be aware of security rules and situation in the field at all time.
* To be aware of activities of other departments and respect specific rules and procedures.
Information Source
* To be aware of social and political situation and keeps information up-to-date.
* To pass on all relevant information related to MSF scope of action and context.
* To advise on various topics (culture, economy, politics, etc.).
* To translate documents and/or interprets conversation when necessary.
Recruitment Criteria
Education
* University degree or equivalent in psychology – clinical or counselling psychology
Experience MSF
* Not required
Outside MSF
* Desirable: Experience in clinical psychology and working with patient
Languages
* R – English ; R- Houssa; R – Kanouri
* F – Fluent | B – Basic | R – Required | A – An asset
Competencies
* Planning and organizational skills,
* People-centred Management skills,
* Communication skills,
* Negotiation skills
* Ability to work as an active member of a multi-cultural team
Personal Qualities
* Interpersonal skills,
* Having respectful attitude with multi-cultural flexibility or experience.
* Calm, patience, Confidentiality, strong sense of integrity, good stress management skills.
Method of Application
* All potential job applicants should send by November 10, 2016 at 5:00pm their CV and motivation letter only:
* By email to: [email protected]
* Or in person at MSF office, Yakubu Bello House Damaturu Low Cost, Near Yobe Scholar Academy – New Jerusalem.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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