Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters, or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 70 countries.
MSF France has had a significant presence in Kenya since 1996. In Mathare Lavender House Clinic, MSF runs a 24-hour SGBV Clinic for victims of sexual and gender-based violence and an Emergency program that provides pre-hospital care and trauma/medical stabilization. We also have a clinic in Dandora offering youth-friendly services to those between the ages of 10 to 24 years. All our services are free including a toll-free hotline.
MSF France Mathare project is looking to fill the position of a Mental Health Supervisor. The successful candidate reports to the Project Medical Referent
Objective of the Position:
The purpose of the Mental Health Supervisor is to participate in planning, supervision and coordination of mental Health/psycho-social related services in the program in accordance with MSF in Oder to provide the most appropriate mental health support support for patients.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Project Medical Referent and other medical team members, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation 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 to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
- Oversee the administrative processes associated with psycho-social functioning.
- When needed, give psychological support to patients according to MSF protocols to improve mental health conditions of patients and enhance their functionality.
- Compile the data and statistics 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.
- 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
- Responsible for overseeing the quality of mental health care offered in the project
- To provide clinical and technical supervision to the mental health staff
- Planning and reporting of departmental activities
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Essential Degree in Counselling / Medical Psychology. Desirable master’s in clinical psychology
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of experience providing direct- clinical care in mental health settings. The experience should include demonstrated supervisory responsibilities
Experience in a humanitarian NGO is an added advantage. MSF experience is a plus.
Demonstrable experience training others in team setting.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Competencies/Skills:
Result and Quality Orientation
Teamwork and cooperation
Behavioral Flexibility
Commitment to MSF Principles
Stress Management
Applicants MUST be Kenyan Nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certificate) .
How to apply
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Mental Health Supervisor**”** and email to: msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org on or before 09th March 2025.
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application, and selection of the most suitable candidate. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us on msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity and therefore women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
MSF does not tolerate any kind of harassment and abuse including but not limited to sexual harassment, exploitation and discrimination. MSF provides a working environment that upholds our safeguarding commitment to ensure that children and adults are protected from both deliberate and accidental harm caused by MSF staff and/or other representatives. Our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks reflects our commitment to the protection and safeguarding of our beneficiaries from abuse.
Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee.