Psychologist

MÉDICOS DEL MUNDO – SPAIN 
Needs to fill the position of a:

Psychologist GAZA

Type:                          Full Time Fix Term Contract

Duration of the contract:  3 months, with a possibility of extension based on performance and fund availability.

Job Location:    GAZA Strip, Palestine

Reports to:       Projects Manager/ technical link with MHPSS referent

# of vacant:         Will be determine as per the need.

Summary:

Médicos del Mundo-Spain (MdM-S), is an international humanitarian organization, working to make effective the Universal Right to Health. MdM is a non-profitable, non-governmental, non-political and non-confessional organization operating under the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.

MdM-S has been working in the oPt since 2006. Its work has been oriented to Mental Health and Psychosocial support (MHPSS), and Primary Healthcare. In the Gaza Strip, MdM-S strategy aims the improvement of mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. This intervention is focused on the strengthening of governmental children and adolescent’s mental health services, and community organizations working with children and adolescents through a capacity building approach. This includes training activities and materials and equipment’s provision.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this position is to deliver comprehensive psychological services to the affected population at Medical Points, Primary Health Care (PHC) centres supported by MDM-S, or other MDM-S intervention sites. The psychologist is responsible for conducting psychological assessments, providing individual and group psychological support, identifying emotional and mental health needs, and offering focused interventions when necessary. This includes providing individual counselling, Psychological First Aid (PFA), psychoeducation, awareness-raising activities, and group psychosocial support activities for children, adolescents, and adults, in accordance with MDM-S's technical guidelines and framework and carried out under the supervision of the MHPSS Referent and Project Manager.

1.      FUNCTIONS

1. Operational tasks and responsibilities

• Implement MHPSS needs assessment, including key informant interviews, focus group discussions with professionals, beneficiaries, and key community members, and resource mapping. Collect qualitative and quantitative data accurately according to MDM-S technical guidelines and needs.
• Provide MHPSS assessments and individual counselling, including follow-up sessions for people in need in Gaza according to MdM-S technical guidelines.
• Refer cases requiring more MHPSS specialized services to appropriate providers as needed.
• Conduct awareness-raising activities and provide psychoeducation based on MDM-S protocols to enhance community understanding of mental health and psychosocial support.
• Facilitate group MHPSS activities for children, adolescents, and adults according to MDM-S technical guidelines and protocols.
• Perform data entry using MDM-S’s data entry tools in a timely and accurate manner to ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Identify best practices, lessons learned, and limitations, and provide recommendations for future improvements in MHPSS service delivery.
• Participate proactively in and capitalize on technical supervision and capacity building opportunities to improve their professional performance.

2. Program support

• Provide support in the design and implementation of programs related to MHPSS.
• Assist in the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data collected during program activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly situation reports and mid-term donor reports, ensuring they are comprehensive and accurate.

3. Networking

• Participate in relevant platforms, networks, and clusters focused on MHPSS themes when requested, representing MDM-S and ensuring alignment with broader MHPSS efforts.
• Coordinate with staff from other MDM chapters, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to ensure collaboration and effective service delivery.

4. Advocacy functions

• Collect and compile information to support advocacy activities, ensuring alignment with the organization's advocacy strategy and objectives.

5. Additional tasks and responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as requested by the Line or Technical supervisor.
• Attend MDM-S-S team meetings and providing qualitative input to discussions.
• Prepare, if necessary, contingency plans in collaboration with the MDM-S-S team.
• If necessary, conduct training in MHPSS for local partners, stakeholders and/or MDM-S staff following the MDM-S technical guidance and protocols.

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1.   Requirements

Academic / Professional background:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology
• Proved experience in counselling
• Master's degree in clinical psychology, Advanced Mental Health degree, or equivalent are assets
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive professional experience in the relevant field is required.
• Previous working experience with local NGOs or INGO in a similar position, preferably in MHPSS projects and/or community intervention.
• Experience in developing and conducting needs/vulnerability assessments and previous participation in beneficiary selection processes, and case management.
• Experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programs.
• Experience in collaborating with staff from MoH, MoEHE, MoSD, and civil society organizations.
• Previous experience in community engagement and participatory approaches.
• Good knowledge of Protection issues
• Excellent Communication skills
• Previous experience providing training or facilitating staff capacity-building activities and supervision sessions.

Language requirements:

• Excellent level of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Computer literacy:

• Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Compensation package:

Medicos del Mundo’s Salary charts will apply.

3.     APPLICATION AND PROCEDURES

People interested in the position must send their CV with 2 references and Cover letter in English to [email protected] by May/15th/2025

Please reference the job title as Psychologist/GAZA/2025 in the subject line of your Email.

Applications not fulfilling guidelines and requirements will be dismissed. 

Médicos del Mundo promotes equal opportunities. No candidate with a valid profile will be excluded because of a functional diversity or for whatever birth, ethnicity, religion, age or gender reasons.

Please note that MDM will contact only pre-selected candidates and by email, the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

MdM Spain will contact only pre-selected candidates by email. Applications unanswered within 15 days after deadline must be considered dismissed.

We thank all candidates for their interest to MDM.