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The main purpose of the Position

Defining, coordinating and monitoring all mental health related activities in the project area including management of staff, ensuring the quality of care and analysing statistics and reports, according to MSF protocols in order to provide the most appropriate support for patients.

Accountabilities

• In close collaboration with other medical team members, identifying the needs of MH support in the target population and participating in the definition, planning, organization and update of the appropriate MSF strategy and the Mental Health (MH) activities and its budget.  Monitoring and evaluating MH activities.
• Reviewing and developing the technical materials, tools, guidelines and documents, and coordinating and ensuring the implementation of all Mental Health standard protocols and procedures set by MSF in order to provide the most appropriate treatment for patients.
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility.
• Coordinating and ensuring that Mental Health activities (in and outside health facilities), with the clients are performed with regular follow-up in order to provide the most appropriate treatment for clients with psychosocial problems. Ensuring Mental Health team is calm and neutral during sessions regardless of personal feelings and/or beliefs and that the translators are trained about terminology and appropriate behavior during sessions.  
• Mapping and regularly updating the existing Mental Health services, including other INGO’s, local NGO’s, community groups and governmental health services, etc. and maintaining good and regular communication and collaboration with other components of the project according to objectives and context. Identifying possible advocacy issues and informing MC and PC before taking any action. (Note: Advocacy is not under Mental Health Activities Manager accountabilities.
• Ensuring in close collaboration with medical department, that MH department participates in counselling as well as Prevention Parent to Child Transmission (PPTCT) and Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VTC) activities when needed.
• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines (SitRep, statistical report, etc.) and reporting problematic situations and cases with the project Medical Coordinator to help with decision making and problem resolution.
• Ensuring that psychiatric patients coming to MSF facilities receive proper treatment including psychotropic medication and psychosocial support either within an MSF program or through referral to an appropriate resource.

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

• Develop and implement the MHPSS strategy, tools and SOPs in collaboration with the IMS Psychiatrist and Mental Health & Psychiatrist Referent.
• To Ensure the Provision of mental health and psychosocial support to patients and caregivers that access MSF and MOH facilities supported by MSF.
• Defines strategies on ways to respond to the identified needs during program planning and as per the projects’ Logical Framework. Create links with other partners if possible.    
• To Ensure the Provision of Provide psychosocial support for patients accessing the One Stop Centre in collaboration with the NAM, IMS Psychiatrist and Midwives.
• Collaborate with the health promotion team to enable them to provide mental health promotion activities, identify and refer people presenting with MH-related symptoms in the community, and develop messaging and sensitization interventions for mental health related topics.  
• Supervise any personnel management processes which could include recruitment, induction, training, performance evaluation, development, and communication for all applicable staff supporting mental health activities.
• In situations where staff are not performing, collaborate with HR Manager to ensure that areas for improvement are clearly defined and communicated and a performance improvement plan is initiated.
• Ensure appropriate data collection relevant to mental health activities within the program and project analysis and monthly and quarterly reporting to ensure proper monitoring of the program. Consider potential opportunities for operational research. 
   

Education

• Essential: Degree in Psychology or Social Work or MD degree with specialization in Psychiatry.  
• Desirable: Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work.

Experience

• Essential: minimum two (2) years of managerial experience in the mental health and at least three (3) years of clinical experience within the same field.
• Desirable: Working experience in MSF or other NGO’s.
• Desirable: working experience in low-resource settings.

Other Requirements

• Essential to be fluent in English (level C1) and Knowledge of additional local language would be an asset.
• Essential: high level of Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Internet).  
• Essential Transversal Competencies:  
  • People Management and Development  
  • Commitment to MSF Participles  
  • Behavioral Flexibility  
  • Results and Quality Orientation  
  • Teamwork and Cooperation

How To Apply

• Type of contract: Full Time
• Location: Korem
• Terms of employment: Fixed Term contract  
• Starting Monthly Gross Salary/month: 1806 USD
• Number of Position: One
• Other Benefits: As per the Organization Policy

If you are interested, please complete the Application Form via the link below:

Application Form Questionnaire ? LINK

You will be asked a series of questions about your educational background, professional experience, languages and digital competences, as well as your employment history. You will be asked to upload your CV, Cover Letter, and National ID. Therefore, we advise you to have these documents ready.

Deadline: January 15th, 2026

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  
• If you are short-listed, you will be invited to a technical test.
• Only the candidates that will pass the technical test will be called for an interview.
• Reference checks and verification of professional history will be conducted. 

Qualified Female Applicant are highly encouraged to apply.

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, color, or ethnic and national origins, religion, or belief. The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data.  
 

MSF operates a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, abuse of power, and discrimination. Safe Recruitment procedures apply, including reference checks and verification of professional history. MSF is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Adherence to MSF Behavioural Commitments is required.