Consultant Psychologist – Baidoa, Somalia

EXTERNAL VACANCY

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) — SOMALIA MISSION

MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:

Job Title: Consultant psychologist.

Work Location: Baidoa.

Start date: 1st July 2024.

Length of contract: Fixed term (5 months) 100%.

Main Purpose: The Psychologist is expected to provides routine psychosocial support to locally recruited Somali

staff. In the event of a critical incident, you would be expected to support the team while receiving supervision and technical guidance from the Staff Care unit.

Accountabilities

Provision of psychosocial and mental health support for national staff either in group or individual sessions at the field level, in person or phone calls.

Identification and assessment of mental health and stress related issues (exposures to traumatic events, vicarious trauma, burnout, compassionate fatigue, and personal factors), improving staff coping mechanisms.

In case of an urgent need, provide psychological support to the national staff members affected (group and individual debriefing) when delegated by the Staff Care Unit.

Case management and referral of clients in need of psychiatric support.

Collaborate with HQ Staff care team by providing regular updates on staff conditions.

Design trainings, interventions and other psycho-education materials for all Somalia Mission staff members. Maintain an updated data monitoring and reporting system.

Keep strict confidentiality

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Support MSF and MoH contracted staff in coping with stress and dealing with vicarious trauma through individual and group sessions.

Provision of psychosocial and mental health support for national staff both in groups and individually. Identify and assess individual and team stressors.

Referral/ case manage clients in need of psychiatric support

Organization of psycho-education and self-help group session for the locally recruited staff (LRS) and international mobile staff (IMS) in Kenya and Somalia

Design psycho-education material for national staff

Data monitoring and reporting on a monthly basis with defined format agreed with the medical coordinator

Keep strict confidentiality of staff and organization.

Development of terms of references for field visits; organization of own trips in consultation with project PMRs

Provide recommendations to the management team on improvements required for promotion of better mental health for all staff

Reports after each project/field visit to Somalia- report of the visit with findings and recommendations. Promote mental health awareness among staff through sharing of information.

Provide training and information to staff on psychological well-being and stress management.

Education	Licensed Clinical Psychologist Desirable: Masters Psychology,
Experience	Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a clinical psychologist experience in staff health management in MSF is an added value Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing Countries Clinical experience from a mental health facility, knowledge of interventions and treatment plans used in psychology, previous staff health counselling experience. Experience supporting people exposed to vicarious trauma.
Language	Essential: proficient in English and Somali (mandatory) languages. Any one local dialects of Somali language is desirable
Knowledge	Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet); Proven ability to manage organizational boundaries, organizational psychology background
Competencies	Results and Quality Orientation L3 Teamwork and Cooperation L3 Behavioral Flexibility L3 Commitment to MSF Principles L2 High level of communication skills, team work and group management; Intercultural open-mindedness (value, interest and openness towards cultural diversity); Cultural flexibility (tolerance to ambiguity, disposition to adapt to new situations); Social responsibility and initiative (willingness to overcome stereotypes and prejudices); Ethics and fair-mindedness (integrity and ethical behaviour in using influence and power) Analytical thinking.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV & motivation letter as a single file no later than 3rd June 2024 under the subject “MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY MANAGER” to: jobs@somalia.msf.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee).