Description of tasks
Actively contribute to the development and implementation of the MHPSS activities, integrated with the other programmes of MSFOCB.
Implement psychosocial support to people fleeing the conflict in Syria,
Develop, write, and deliver MHPSS interventions based on the expressed needs of the affected populations.
Maintain good contact with other actors and local authorities
Report, analyse, and evaluate the activities realised.
Monitor changes in the context and needs of the affected populations and provide updates to the hierarchy.
General Responsibilities
Follow the logistical framework for the MHPSS activities.
Support the other activities of MSF in the region.
Develop and strengthen a network of local contacts
Contribute to an ongoing evaluation of the humanitarian situation
MHPSS
Conduct psychosocial interventions in groups.
Participate in mental health and health promotion activities
Develop and maintain a network of local actors interested in MHPSS activities.
Act as the focal point between the community leaders, refugee populations and MSF.
Provide community based psychoeduction sessions to increase health seeking behaviour and destigmatisation of mental health issues
Mobilise community participation, where possible, in MHPSS activities and provide technical assistance, in collaboration with MSF psychologist and MH coordinator.
Conduct assessments and individual/family and group based interventions, in line with MSF protocols and under the supervision of the mental health coordinator.
Participate in regular supervision of activities with the MH coordinator and psychologist
Write and carry out trainings as needed.
Maintain and strengthen a referral system.
General obligations
Is informed of the overall objectives of the MSF movement and its activities in the region.
Understands the principles of MSF action.
Respects and adheres to the internal regulations of the organisation.
Carries out other tasks that are not covered in the job description, in order to assist the needs of the other departments (health, communications, logistics, wash, NFI).
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please send your CV & Cover Letter to the bellow email address & mention in the subject of your email the position you are applying for otherwise your application will not be considered.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details
• Masters in psychology, psychotherapy, social work, or teaching
• Professional experience of working with individuals, groups, and families.
• Experience of working with children in a professional capacity.
• Fluent in Arabic, and with strong ability to communicate in either English or French.
• Previous experience experience of working with war and/or displacement affected people.
• Strong IT skills (word, excel, internet, powerpoint),
• Ability to synthesise data, monitor and evaluate interventions, and strong report writing skills.
• Strong commitment to ensuring confidentiality, loyalty, discretion and honesty.
• Experience of working in multi disciplinary teams and good team work
• Able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently, and under conditions of stress.
• Strong belief in the principles of humanitarian action.
• Good listening, empathy and communication skills
• Able to prioritise the demands of the organisation and not to have other engagements that may be incompatible with the work of an neutral and impartial humanitarian organisation, specialising in emergency response.
• Professional experience of working with individuals, groups, and families.
• Experience of working with children in a professional capacity.
• Fluent in Arabic, and with strong ability to communicate in either English or French.
• Previous experience experience of working with war and/or displacement affected people.
• Strong IT skills (word, excel, internet, powerpoint),
• Ability to synthesise data, monitor and evaluate interventions, and strong report writing skills.
• Strong commitment to ensuring confidentiality, loyalty, discretion and honesty.
• Experience of working in multi disciplinary teams and good team work
• Able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently, and under conditions of stress.
• Strong belief in the principles of humanitarian action.
• Good listening, empathy and communication skills
• Able to prioritise the demands of the organisation and not to have other engagements that may be incompatible with the work of an neutral and impartial humanitarian organisation, specialising in emergency response.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No