Mental Health Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland

Job Title: Mental Health Supervisor

Job Summary

• The main purpose of the position is to oversee and coordinate the delivery of high-quality MHPSS services for Sokoto project beneficiaries, ensuring effective implementation, supervision, and capacity building of the mental health team. 
• The role also involves promoting collaboration, data management, and ethical standards while supporting the ongoing development and evaluation of mental health programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily mental health activities and ensure adherence to MSF protocols and standards.
• Provide supervision and ongoing support to counsellors and staff involved in MHPSS services.
• Promote capacity building through training and workshops for MSF staff and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with local and international partners on mental health and referral services.
• Oversee data collection, reporting, and the evaluation of MHPSS activities to ensure optimal program delivery.
• Manage and ensure confidentiality of patient-related information and documentation.
• Coordinate case management processes and provide psychosocial support to patients as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate evolving patients’ needs to adjust and improve program activities.
• Maintain effective communication and teamwork within the MSF team and external partners.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education:Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counselling or related field essential.
• Experience: 2-4 years of psychosocial counselling experience with at least one of those years practising under the supervision of a certified counsellor/psychologist.
• Languages: Both written and oral competency in English and Hausa languages are essential.
• Others: Basic computer knowledge and skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook), demonstrated leadership/ management experience, ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary setting.
• Competencies: People management, commitment, flexibility, results, teamwork, and stress management.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 28th March, 2025: 5:00 PM. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates can CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE. And
After filling out the form, submit their CV, Cover letter, and necessary credentials only to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• The deadline for the position is 28 March 2025 (5:00 PM)
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• Any Documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.