Mental Health Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mental Health Supervisor

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Indefinite

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 Closing Date
28th March, 2025: 5:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their latest Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to: jobs@oca.msf.org using "HRA Sokoto" as the subject of the mail.
 And
 Click here to apply online

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.