MSF Switzerland Mental Health Nurse (Clinical Psychologist) Job in Dagahaley Refugee Camp, Kenya

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland, Dadaab Programme
 

Mental Health Nurse (Clinical Psychologist)
 

Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp

Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.

MSF provides a full package of medical care through 4 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.

 

Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.

The selected candidate will be reporting technically to the hospital director and hierarchically to the Mental Health Activity Manager.

Start date: Immediately

Package: Attractive salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
 

Contract duration: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)
 

Roles

• Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment. 


• Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary in order to provide the most appropriate treatment


• Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective.


• Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of Mental Health activities


• Collect statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities.

Requirements:

Education: Essential diploma in Mental Health Nursing and Psychological Counseling would be desireable.
 

Experience: 2 years experience minimum as a Mental Health Nurse.
 

Competence: Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle complex assignments with proactive attitude, organized, results oriented, autonomous and attentive to details.

Language: Due to the nature of the work, an ability to speak Somali could be a strong advantage

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter outlining HOW you fulfill each of the requirements in bullet points on or before 5th January 2016 to http://www.uhired.me/e/job/30

Please be aware that only online applications will be considered!