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  • Posted: May 1, 2025
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  • Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation...
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    Psychologist

    Job Description

    • Providing psychological support to patients according to MSF principles, standards and procedures in order to improve the patients’ mental health.

    Responsibilities

    • 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

    Requirements

    • Essential Degree or Diploma in Psychology.
    • Essential 2 years experience as Psychologist with MSF or other NGO’s
    • Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries
    • English Language and Local Language (Hausa / Fulani) is essential
    • Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
    • Flexibility, Commitment to MSF principles, Teamwork and result oriented.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Cover Letter, and necessary credentials to appropriate email using the Job Title as the subject of the email after filling out the form
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    Note

    • Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
    • Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
    • The deadline for the position is 12th May 2025 (5:00 PM)
    • Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
    • Any Documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
    • No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
    • MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
    • Qualified FEMALE Candidates are encouraged to apply.
    Interested and qualified? Go to Medecins Sans Frontieres on forms.cloud.microsoft to apply

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