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MSF Switzerland

أخصائي نفسي

عنوان الإعلان: Psychologist

الراتب
غير محدد
آخر موعد
5 تشرين الثاني 2026
اللغات
الإنجليزية · العربية

نبّهني بوظائف مشابهة

أخصائي نفسي · بغداد

تبحث منظمة أطباء بلا حدود السويسرية في بغداد عن أخصائي نفسي لتقديم استشارات وخدمات الدعم النفسي للمريضات ضمن مبادرة صحة المرأة.

عن الوظيفة

The Psychologist provides patient-centred mental health care as part of the MSF Women’s Health Initiative, ensuring access to psychological support for women receiving STI testing, cervical cancer screening and related health services. The position also manages complex cases; supports counsellors and works closely with the medical, paramedical and health promotion teams to strengthen compassionate patient-cantered communication, counselling and continuity of care.

Relevant experience providing support to women, with strong culturally sensitive communication skills, a high standard of confidentiality, and the ability to build therapeutic trust and maintain safe, respectful professional relationships.

المهام

  • Provide individual mental health consultations and follow-up for women with identified psychological needs, including those referred after PHQ-9 screening or by the medical, counselling or HP teams.
  • Ensure psychological support before and after STI testing and cervical cancer screening, particularly for patients experiencing distress, fear, stigma or anxiety.
  • Follow up patients requiring mental health support after positive test results, abnormal screening outcomes or difficult medical consultations.
  • Manage complex or high-risk cases, including severe distress, depression, trauma-related symptoms, suicidal ideation or protection concerns, and refer/escalate as needed.
  • Ensure mental health care is available as an integrated service within the Women’s Health Initiative, including for women seeking support beyond screening-related concerns.
  • Provide technical guidance, coaching and case support to counsellors, including referral criteria and management of sensitive or difficult conversations.
  • Work closely with the Health Promotion team to ensure patient messages are clear, accurate, culturally appropriate and aligned with counselling and medical objectives.
  • Support the medical and paramedical teams in communicating with patients in a compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental manner.
  • Train and brief all staff involved in patient care on compassionate communication, confidentiality, informed consent, stigma reduction and patient-centred care before activity launch and during onboarding of new staff.
  • Contribute to the development or adaptation of counselling tools, patient education messages and referral pathways.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and team meetings to ensure coordinated care and continuity of follow-up.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of consultations, follow-up, referrals and mental health activity data.
  • Monitor recurring patient needs, barriers to care and counselling challenges, and provide recommendations to improve the model of care.

المتطلبات

  • Essential degree or diploma in Psychology.
  • Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a Psychologist
  • Experience in women’s health, sexual and reproductive health, or counselling related to sensitive medical conditions is an asset.
  • Experience using or interpreting mental health screening tools, including PHQ-9, is desirable.
  • Strong skills in patient-centred communication, crisis intervention and management of emotional distress.
  • Ability to support and supervise counsellors or non-specialized staff.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and adapt psychological support to medical project needs.
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality, informed consent, stigma, gender sensitivity and compassionate care.
  • Experience in supporting patients facing stigma, chronic conditions, positive test results or complex psychosocial circumstances is an asset.
  • Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.
  • Essential requirement for professional English and Arabic
  • Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet).
  • Results and Quality Orientation
  • Team work and Cooperation
  • Behavioural Flexibility
  • Commitment to MSF Principles
  • Stress Management

المهارات

  • التدخل في الأزمات
  • التواصل المتمحور حول المريض
  • فحص PHQ-9
  • الإرشاد النفسي

التفاصيل

المهنة
أخصائي نفسي
الفئة
الرعاية الصحية والطب
التعليم
دبلوم
الخبرة
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