MSF Switzerland
Masaki, Msasani
Kinondoni

Dar es Salaam

MSF Switzerland (MSF-CH)
JOB VACANCY: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

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.
MSF Switzerland (MSF-CH) is currently seeking to employ a qualified candidate for the following position:


Function: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Start date: Immediately
Report to: MH Activity Manager / Project Medical Referent –MTL
Location        Nduta-Kigoma

Required Criteria
Minimum Educational Qualification
  • Essential degree or diploma in Psychology 

Experience:
  • 2 years’ experience minimum as a Psychologist Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries.

 Languages:
English, (fluent, oral & written) required, Swahili,  French is an asset
Knowledge
  • Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)


Main competencies and knowledge
  • Result, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management

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


APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All interested applicants should submit a CV, supporting documents (copies of diplomas…) and phone number
To: Administrator, MSF Tanzania, Nduta
 Please deposit CVs at MSF Offices, Kibondo – MM guesthouse or at Nduta camp CV box. 

 Apply Online Through
You can submit also through msfch-tanzania-recruiment@geneva.msf.org by marking CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST-TZ111-06 in he subject line.

Please mark the envelope with CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST-TZ111-06
Deadline for the submission of Applications is 4 pm 18/12/2016.
! Only applications in English or French will be considered. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.