CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015

MISSION

Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinates and manages psychological staff, and ensures that all patients and families are offered appropriate psychological support.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Medical Coordinator of the ETC.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the VHF Treatment Unit.

The Coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

General Responsibilities

Responsible for all psychological and psychosocial activities linked to the outbreak intervention.

Analyses and plans activities of the mental health team.

Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.

Participates in interagency meetings dealing with psychological issues, and social mobilisation as required.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Human resource Management

Supervises and guides the mental health team: Inpatient Psychologist, Community Psychologist.

Provides technical support to the mental health team as required.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Identifies, recruits, and trains staff as required.

Psychological and Psychosocial Activities

Ensures that patients are able to benefit from the psychological assistance available.

Assesses capacity of staff and conducts training sessions as required.

Organises and leads regular meetings and debriefings for the mental health team.

Provides support to other outbreak team members as required.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ psychologist experience of international or emergency cooperation projects are required.

Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.

SKILLS

Great organizational skills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.

Leadership and staff management skills.

Teamwork.

Accuracy and workautonomy.

Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163681/psychologist-for-the-ebola-treatment-center.html

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 23 Nov 2014

We are looking for: A PSYCHOLOGIST – MENTAL HEALTH AND CARE PRACTICES PROGRAM MANAGER

Context: In Liberia, based in Tubmanburg (Bomi County) to work on Ebola emergency context and base opening context.

Length of contract: 3 months (renewable), starting as soon as possible

The position: Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, you will be responsible to implement, coordinate and monitor the “Mental Health and Psychosocial and Care Practices” in collaboration with the other ACF departments.

More specially, you will be in charge to:

· Ensure the communication & coordination with the authorities, partners, organisations, and UN agencies

• Manage of the MHCP program

• Ensure the production of technical reports and provide feedback on quality and quantity aspects of the activities.

• Follow up the activities, analyse and evaluate the programs; conduct field visits as required. Elaborate the monitoring tools.

• Adapt the project’s objectives/results/activities/methodology

• Ensure the capacity building of the national team

• Recruit and evaluate the MHCP team

• Organize training of trainers on Psychological First Aid and for the MHCP team

• Provide support to the national team by supervising regularly the MHCP activities

• Ensure the development of ACF mission in Bomi County

• Be aware of the possibility of funding for the MHCP programs in Bomi County

• Maintain a good level of information on the MHPSS actors and activities in the region

• Take part to the redaction of proposal if requested

The applicant:You hold a master degree in psychology, and demonstrate both successful clinical and 2 years of humanitarian field experiences in mental health and care practices.

Recognized for your relational and communicational skills, you have developed strong training (Psychosocial and Psychological First Aid) and team supervision capacities.

A first experience in both urban and rural context will be a plus.

You are able to manage stress link to Ebola outbreak and precaution requirements.

Your English (oral and written) is fluent.

A first experience in Liberia would be an asset.

Status:

Volunteer status (VSI) or salaried status depending on relevant experience

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1600 to €1975 or €838 of VSI indemnity per month

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective accommodation and medical insurance

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris (1 to 2 weeks)

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How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/content/psychologist-mental-health-...

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 20 Nov 2014

We are looking for: A PSYCHOLOGIST – MENTAL HEALTH AND CARE PRACTICES PROGRAM MANAGER

Context: Liberia, based in Monrovia with regular visits in the Montserrado County to work on Ebola emergency context

Length of contract: 4 months (renewable), starting as soon as possible

The position: Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, you will be responsible to implement, coordinate and monitor the “Mental Health and Psychosocial and Care Practices” in collaboration with the other ACF departments.

More specially, you will be in charge to:

· Ensure the communication & coordination with the authorities, partners, organisations, and UN agencies

• Manage of the MHCP program

• Ensure the production of technical reports and provide feedback on quality and quantity aspects of the activities.

• Follow up the activities, analyse and evaluate the programs; conduct field visits as required. Elaborate the monitoring tools.

• Adapt the project’s objectives/results/activities/methodology

• Ensure the capacity building of the national team

• Recruit, evaluate and organize trainings the MHCP team

• Organize training of trainers on Psychological First Aid

• Provide support to the national team by supervising regularly the MHCP activities

• Ensure the development of ACF mission in Liberia

• Be aware of the possibility of funding for the MHCP programs in Liberia

• Maintain a good level of information on the MHPSS actors and activities in the region

• Take part to the redaction of proposal if requested

The applicant:You hold a master degree in psychology, and demonstrate both successful clinical and 2 years of humanitarian field experiences in mental health and care practices.

Recognized for your relational and communicational skills, you have developed strong training and team supervision capacities.

A first experience in both urban and rural context will be a plus.

You are able to manage stress link to Ebola outbreak and precaution requirements.

Your English (oral and written) is fluent.

A first experience in Liberia would be an asset.

Status:

Volunteer status (VSI) or salaried status depending on relevant experience

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1600 to €1975 or €838 of VSI indemnity per month

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective accommodation and medical insurance

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris (1 to 2 weeks)

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How to apply:

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Organization: HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

• Degree in Counseling Psychology. Masters degree preferred or equivalent;

· Working experience in providing psychotherapeutic interventions to children, adults and families in individual and groups settings;

· Knowledge and experience in trauma counseling, marriage and family therapy desirable;

· Knowledge of human rights doctrine and child rights and prevention and response to SGBV issues required;

· Experience in capacity building including facilitation of community - based training and advocacy, awareness raising on SGBV issues a plus;

· Fluency in English a must. Knowledge of Kiswahili and French a plus;

· Computer literacy essential with working knowledge of MS Office;

· Good knowledge of Kampala and its environs;

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Skilled at working as a member of a team.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to info@hiasuganda.org

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 18 Nov 2014

Application deadline: Friday, September 26, 2014

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged!

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Ebola Treatment Centre in Monrovia, Liberia

The IRC is in discussions to run a 100-bed, Ebola Treatment Centre in Monrovia, Liberia. The Centre will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 240 staff including 14 international staff, over a period of 6-9 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Centre immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.

The IRC will prioritize health workers who are available immediately for 6 to 8 weeks and clinicians and who have experience with safety practices in highly contagious areas.

The IRC seeks one (1) Psychologist.

The Psychologist would be responsible for the following:

• Leading a team of mental health counselors, social workers to provide after care for survivors
• Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress and compassion fatigue among frontline staff by implementing appropriate supportive interventions;
• Assess and organize systems of care for clinical staff, if indicated
• Develop strategies to lessen the physical barrier with patients posed by PPE (i.e., for mobile patients an area can be created where the patients can talk over the fence of the high-risk area with the psychologist at sufficient distance to prevent contamination)
• Liaising with key treatment partners (WHO, MSF, MOH, IMC, US Army) to ensure proper coordination and to apply best practices
• This position will NOT enter the wet area of the ETC

The ideal candidate will be a licensed psychologist with demonstrated background and experience working in emergency settings. "Highly desired criteria" include previous work in field hospitals and/or disease-specific treatment centres, as well as knowledge of infection control and prevention.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC41MjIxOC4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20