Vacancy MSF Indonesia : MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE (based in Jakarta)

 

 

Background

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international medical and humanitarian, non-profit organization acting in accordance with the principles of humanitarian assistance, impartiality, neutrality, medical ethics and medical confidentiality, independent from any political, religious, military or economic authority  In compliance with MSF’s charter and based on an independent assessment of needs, MSF provides medical and humanitarian assistance to populations in distress without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender or political convictions, in the contexts of epidemics, endemic diseases, natural disasters and conflicts. The humanitarian and impartial nature of MSF’s action and operational principles is recognized and respected by the Parties as a requirement for and condition of MSF’s activities.

  Médecins Sans Frontières are now seeking for its Indonesia Mission a highly qualified candidate to fill in the position of MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE  (based in Jakarta)

 

Objective

Defining, coordinating and monitoring all mental health related activities in the different projects of MSF Indonesia mission, including management of staff,  ensuring the quality of services and analysing statistics and reports, according to MSF and MOH/WHO protocols in order to provide the most appropriate support for patients and health care workers.

 

Responsibility

•          Identifying the needs of MH Support in the target population and participates in the definition, planning and implementation of the appropriate MSF MH mission strategy, activities, resources and its adaptation to the different projects; in close collaboration with MedCo/DepMedCo other medical team members. •          Reviewing and developing the technical materials, tools, guidelines and documents, and coordinating and ensuring the integration of appropriate Mental Health standard protocols and procedures set by MSF into the MOH/WHO protocols and standards being implemented in Indonesia in order to provide the most appropriate approach for activities.. •          Mapping and regularly updating the existing Mental Health services, including other INGO’s, local NGO’s, community groups and governmental health services, etc. and maintaining good and regular communication and collaboration with other components of the project according to objectives and context. •          Coordinating and ensuring that Mental Health activities (in and outside health facilities), with the clients are performed with regular follow-up in order to provide the most appropriate treatment for clients with psycho social problems when needed. •          Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines (SitRep, statistical report, etc.) and reporting problematic situations and cases with the Medical Coordinator to help with decision making and problem resolution. •          Participates in emergency assessments and response that MSF Indonesia conducts together with MOH and performs MHPSS (PFA) Trainings as necessary

 

 

Requirements
Education	Degree/master in psychology or social work or MD degree with specialization in psychiatry
Experience	•          Essential working experience of at least 5 years as psychologist or other similar profession Desirable working experience with MSF or other NGOs. Desirable working experience in management and strategy development •          Experience in learning and development, trainings and development of training modules •          Fluent in written and spoken English
How to apply

Please send your application : Cover Letter, Updated Curriculum Vitae including name, addresses, email address & phone number of 3 (three) referents to Human Resource - MSF Indonesia via email : msf-jakarta-recruitment@msf.org and should indicate “MHAR” on the email subject. Applications will be considered until 8 May 2022. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

 

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Position in the Organization
Position	MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE
Reports to (Hierarchical):	Medical Coordinator/Deputy Medical Coordinator
Reports to (Functional):	Medical Coordinator/ Deputy Medical Coordinator
Supervises (Function):	Psychologists (new projects)