Mental Health Activity Manager

Responsibilities

• Define, coordinate, and monitor all mental health-related activities in the project area.
• Identify the needs of mental health support in the target population and participate in strategising and planning MSF's mental health activities.
• Develop technical materials and coordinate the implementation of mental health protocols and procedures.
• Plan and supervise staff processes including recruitment, training, evaluation, and internal communication.
• Coordinate and ensure regular follow-up of mental health activities with clients, maintaining neutrality and ensuring proper behaviour during sessions.
• Map and update existing mental health services and collaborate with other project components.
• Participate in counselling and prevention activities when needed and report on monthly statistics and problematic situations to aid decision-making.

• Ensure proper treatment for psychiatric patients either within MSF programmes or through referral.

  Depending on our activities and needs, your responsibilities may be adapted and evolve according to specific projects.

  You will not be facing these challenges alone—other MSF team members, both international and locally hired staff, will provide technical support, including extensive guidelines and protocols.

• Degree/master in psychology, social work, or Medical Doctor degree with a specialization in psychiatry.
• Minimum of two years of work experience as a psychologist or in a similar profession.
• Proficiency in the programme language.
• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, and internet).

• Experience working with MSF or other NGOs.
• Experience in developing countries.
• Proficiency in the local working language.
• Competencies in people management, commitment to MSF principles, behavioural flexibility, results and quality orientation, teamwork, and cooperation.