Female - Psychologist 

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.

Requirements for the position

• Education: Essential degree or diploma in Psychology
• Experience: 2 years’ experience as a Psychologist, desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries.
• Languages: English and Arabic
• Other: Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Description

• Place of work:  Abs District, Hajjah Governorate, Republic of Yemen
• Level:  7
• Others: Until the end of the year, with 3 months of probation period. Possibility of renewal  

Main objectives    

Provide psychological support to patients according to MSF principles and protocols in order to improve the patients’ mental health. 

Main responsibilities and tasks    

• Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment 
• Diagnose any psychological or psychiatric disorder and if necessary, refer the patient to the medical team in order to receive drug treatment.
• Implement the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identify possible victims of SGBV and refer them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment.
• Inform the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and drug treatment to follow in order to improve the patient's condition.
• Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health conditions
• Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary in order to provide the most appropriate treatment
• Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities
• Collect statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities 
• Work in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure that appropriate terminology and behaviour are used during sessions.
• Inform 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.
• Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential
• Ensure a good working collaboration with the medical team, define a clear pathway in communication line and referrals in order to have a good integration of Mental Health in Medical Services.