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.