Before applying, please note that you will not choose your destination and that we work in high risk areas where you might find:

• Militarised zones with exhaustive controls
• Conflict zones with continuous security threats
• Limited working resources and equipment
• Remote and isolated work areas
• Environments at risk from natural disasters
• Environments at risk of epidemics

Risk acceptance information

Because MSF’s purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security. MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organisation to mitigate and manage these risks through strict and comprehensive security protocols.

Field workers will be fully informed of the risk associated with a potential mission before accepting a particular posting. Working for MSF is a deeply personal choice and individuals must determine for themselves the level of risk and the circumstances in which they feel comfortable, based on a full and transparent understanding of the possible situations they may face. Once on an assignment, all MSF staff must strictly observe all security rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in dismissal.

• One of the following degrees:
   
  • Degree in psychology with specialisation in clinical psychology or a master’s degree in clinical practice/psychotherapy.
  • Degree in psychiatry (medical degree with psychiatry degree registered or resident in psychiatry with six semesters validated in psychiatry).
  • Degrees of experienced psychiatric nurses and social workers will be considered and evaluated on an ad-hoc basis according to the needs of our programmes at the time.
     
• At least two years’ work experience in clinical psychology, in both individual and group psychotherapy (including residency period). Or two years’ experience in psychiatry (resident in psychiatry with six semesters validated in psychiatry).
• Proven experience in one of the following conditions: trauma, post-traumatic stress syndrome, HIV/AIDS, TB or any other chronic disease.
• Experience in creating psycho-educational tools and/or training of trainers.
• Ability to work with limited resources and in difficult conditions.
• Good level of English and/or French. Priority will be given to candidates who speak both languages.
• Availability of 12 months minimum (divided in two assignments of six to nine months).
• User level IT skills.

• Specific training in a related field.
• Experience as a psychologist, psychiatrist or mental health specialist with other NGOs.
• Experience and skills in managing and coordinating teams.
• Knowledge of Arabic, Spanish and/or Portuguese.

• Preparatory course before first deployment
• Legal contract for the duration of the assignment
• The net basic salary is approximately €1,300 per month during first assignments and for positions of lesser responsibility. The salary is regularly reviewed according to the length of time in the organization and the experience acquired.
• The chance to develop professionally in an international organization. A profile manager from the HR department will monitor your professional development (career path, training, etc.) within the organization.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with multicultural exposure, contributing to our goal as a medical humanitarian organisation and improving health conditions in the countries where we work.