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Mental Health Supervisor

MSF

Hodiedah

Posted: 30 Jun, 25

Deadline: 07 Jul, 25

Job Description /الوصف الوظيفي

MENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR  

Position status: Full Time
Location:  AD dahi Project 

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.
    
Main Purpose

Participate in the planning, supervision and coordination of mental health / pycho-social related services in the programme in accordance with MSF standards in order to provide the most appropriate mental health support for patients.

Accountabilities

  • Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Mental Health activity manager and other medical team members, to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the resources needed, while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSF programs and activities. 
  • Coordinates activities of counseling services with other relevant actors and liaises with the local counterparts (like MoH, WHO, ICRC and NGO) on mental health matters, including referral services. 
  • Supervise the daily mental health activities and patient support according to MSF protocols and standards to provide the most appropriate support for clients with psychosocial needs. 
  • Liaise with the other MSF team members of the project. 
  • Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required. 
  • Oversee the administrative processes associated with psychosocial functioning. 
  • When needed, give psychological support to patients according to MSF protocols to improve mental health conditions of patients and enhance their functionality. 
  • Compile the data and statistic linked with MH activities and report to the MH activity manager. 
  • Offer clinical counselling supervision to mental health counsellors/ psychologists in collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager. 
  • Ensure the patient’s related information is kept confidential.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

 

  • Supervise the daily MH activities according with MSF protocols and standard.
  • Ensure that weekly schedule for MH activities is carried out, data collated through documentations and follow-up of clients are properly maintained.
  • In close cooperation with the MHAM, coordinate, collect, interpret data on the data tool to monitor MH Activities.
  • Coordinate the case management protocol of patient and engage counsellors/ psychologists in the process.
  • Schedule a weekly meeting with MH Counselors in close cooperation with the MHAM.
  • Participate in the medical meeting and report on MH activities, challenges and successes.
  • Ensure the patient’s related information is kept confidential.
  • Define and discuss ethical principles related to MH activities (e.g. informed consent, confidentiality, client benefit, non-judgment) and develop strategies that apply these principles in daily activities, supported by the MHAM.
  • Provide psychosocial support session (PFA, individual, family, group) in accordance with MSF protocols when needed.
  • In close cooperation with the MHAM, planning and leading trainings for the MH team and, when needed, for other departments and actors in the field.
  • Actively collaborate in the preparation of medical reports required by the project and submit to MHAM and PMR.
  • Promote MSF values and principles within the team and build commitment to them.
  • Responsible for the roster of MH team.
  • Ensure work supervision for MH team.
  • Cover responsibility for any MH staff absent from duty when needed.
  • Collaborate with MHAM and rest members of the team to follow up supply orders, fulfil the department’s administrative needs, raise concerns and needs with the manager.
  • Carry out short performance evaluation and give feedback to staff in collaboration with the MHAM.
  • Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary to enhance the scope of MH activities.
  • For patients suffering from Severe Mental Disorders (SMD), supervise the MH assessment and interventions in close collaboration with the mhGAP Focal point and MHAM, to ensure integrated bio-psycho-social treatment.

    Requirements

    Education    

  • Essential degree or diploma in Psychology

    Experience    

  • Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a psychologist
  • Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries

    Languages        

  • Mission language (English) and local language (Arabic) essential

    Competencies:     

  • People Management.
  • Commitment.
  • Flexibility.
  • Results.
  • Teamwork.

How to Apply /كيفية التقديم

Application Information

Interested and qualified candidates can apply for the position through the following link: 

https://forms.gle/ntFS5uWagFccLmvr8

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact 

msfch-yemen@geneva.msf.org 

Deadline for the submission of Applications is on Tuesday 7th  July 2025 at 5pm

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted! 

“MSF does not charge fees or accept any money during the entire recruitment process

Important Notes / ملاحظات هامة

Following the instructions on How to apply will always increase your chances of getting your application looked at.

إتباع تعليمات التقديم المذكورة في كل إعلان ستزيد من فرصة النظر لسيرتك الذاتية من قبل الجهة المعلنة

If you're applying by email, make sure you mention the job title in the "Subject" field of your message.

تذكر أن تكتب إسم الوظيفة و موقعها في عنوان البريد عندما يكون التقديم عبر الإيميل

Always tailor your CV and cover letter to match the job requirements to stand out from other applicants.

احرص دائمًا على تخصيص سيرتك الذاتية وخطاب التقديم لتتناسب مع متطلبات الوظيفة للتميز عن المتقدمين الآخرين