Application Closing Date: 30th June, 2016.

Medecins Sans Frontieres is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Psychologist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers


Responsibilities

Psycho social Responsibilities:
Ensure psychological support throughout the SGBV survivors stay at the clinic
Ensure that psycho social care is integrated as soon as possible in the care of the survivor
Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment
Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health conditions
Counsel families on how to support their child if the survivor is a minor
Assess social and protection needs as needed
Continue to offer counselling services to survivors on follow up according to the protocol and based on the needs identified
Emphasize the importance of adherence to follow up appointments
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 Identify the need for, and facilitate support groups.

Administrative Responsibilities:
Guarantee confidentiality
Guarantee correct handling of all documents related to the patient
Maintain a good documentation system for the adherence sessions for effective follow up of survivors
Participate in monitoring and evaluation of activities in care for SGBV survivors
Schedule follow up appointments for survivors and explain the importance of the appointments
Provide systematic follow-up for survivors
Participate in data collection
Write clear and concise notes in survivor files whenever the patient is seen

Requirements
B.Sc in Psychology, Valid License from Nigerian Association of Clinical psychologists
Minimum of 1 year of active clinical experience since graduation; Interest and/or experience in Sexual/Gender Based Violence.
English Language essential, Local language, desirable.
Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Female applicants desirable.

Contract
Contract will be an open ended contract with three months of probations.
208 working hours per month and roster flexibility required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE: http://getemployednigeria1..com.ng/2016/06/graduate-jobs-posted-on-20th-june-2016.html