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COUNSELOR EDUCATOR

·         Identify the psychosocial, socio-economic and administrative needs for patients

·         Actively promote the availability of counseling services and carry out, individual or in group counseling, basic psycho educational sessions, to patients, their families (when needed), in order to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties within the project scope.

·         Refer patients to other specialists or other institutions for further assistance, when necessary in order to propose the best support available.

·         Participate in the creation of any material needed for counseling activities.

·         Keep files and statistics of daily activities and participate in team meetings to share experiences and discuss special cases with other counselors, preserving confidentiality.

·         Inform line manager of any problem of any kind arising during the day-to-day activities.

·         Take active part in trainings, supervisions/intervisions, and support the activities manager when necessary in doing sensitization for MSF staff or external partners about mental health /psychosocial issues.

·         Discuss difficulties and problems in counselling with functional supervisor.

• 1-year experience essential in a setting related to psychiatry, psychology or mental health as a counselor, social worker, psychologist or in any role related to mental health counseling.
• Experience with an NGO desirable

• Local language and proficiency in English language essential. Proficiency in other African languages desirable

• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel)

·         Teamwork and Cooperation

·         Behavioural Flexibility

·         Commitment to MSF Principles

·         Stress Management

msff-westcoast-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Deadline for receiving applications: 22 July 2023 at 5pm

It’s essential to write Counselor Educator in the subject of your email

Women are encouraged to apply!

*NOTE: only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer | All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, color, religion, gender or any other social status.

No monetary, goods or service offers, nor favoritism, will be tolerated in a recruiting process MSF reserves the right to refuse any candidate having benefited from such acts. Any illicit solicitations can be reported to the justice system.