Accountabilities
· Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Mental Health activity manager and other medical team members, in order to ensure an efficient and effective im-plementation of the resources needed while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSF programs and activities.
· Coordinates activities of counseling services with other relevant actors and liaises with the local counterparts (like MoH, WHO, ICRC and NGO) on mental health matters, including referral services.
· Supervise the daily mental health activities and patient support according to MSF protocols and standards in order to provide the most appropriate support for clients with psycho social needs
· Liaise with the other MSF team members of the project.
· Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
· Oversee the administrative processes associated with psychosocial functioning.
· When needed, give psychological support to patients according to MSF protocols to improve mental health condi-tions of patients and enhance their functionality.
· Compile the data and statistic linked with MH activities and report to the MH activity manager
· Offer clinical counselling supervision to mental health counsellors in collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager.
· Ensure the patient’s related information is kept confidential
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
· Ensure that the number of mental health consultations received each month aligns with the indicator's purpose in the Annual Plan (AP)
· Follow up via individual supervision with the mental health team to verify whether the documenta-tion suggested by MHAM has been implemented.
· Considering the number of cases per month, and to reduce discrepancies in the mental health department, the supervisor will conduct a weekly review to ensure the information is updated ac-cordingly in DHIS2 and with the data manager.
· Work with the mental health team to ensure patients attend follow-up consultations to monitor their improvement, and to reduce the number of missed follow-ups (especially for SGBV and suicide cases).
· Considering the implementation of the roster within the team, prioritize medical departments and maintain a balanced workload among the mental health team to avoid overburdening staff.
· Be flexible and willing to perform additional work-related tasks as requested by the line manager.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
Education - Degree in psychology, psycho-social or sociology. Essential
Experience - Psycho-social counselling experience of at least 2 years. Essential
Languages - Dari and Pashto. Essential
- English language. Essential
Knowledge - Basic computer skills. Essential
Competencies
• People Management
• Commitment.
• Flexibility.
• Results.
• Teamwork.
How to apply
- Follow the below link OR scan the QR code to access the online job application survey. Candidates must fill in the survey in order to be considered for shortlisting: https://forms.office.com/e/3T4dwsEXiy
After completing the survey, send the following documents to email: msf-helmand-recruitment@msf.org
1. CV and motivation letter
2. Relevant Degree or Diploma
3. Other relevant work certificates
4. ID card both sides (this will be used for visitor authorisation pass)
The email address given in the online survey must be the same as the one used to send your supporting documents by October 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM
**Only applications where the online survey has been completed and documents have been sent by email will be treated**
The reference MENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR must be stated in the email to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. If the candidate is asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.
If you are selected to be part of the reserve pool, it means that MSF has validated you to be called in to work on a temporary basis, as needed. It does not guarantee that you will be offered a contract or a permanent position, even if such a position becomes available. A new recruitment can be done according to the current need.
MSF is focused on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work with us. To ensure we meet these standards, MSF has a zero-tolerance response to abuse, maltreatment, and neglect of any kind. We are committed to safeguarding, protection and fulfilling our duty of care to our patients and the individuals and communities we serve, people working in the organisation, and all those MSF interacts with.
All staffs are required to share this commitment through signing and complying with our Behavioural Commitments and all relevant safeguarding policies.
Furthermore, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks.
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