MÃÂédecins sans frontiÃÂères (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.Responsibilities Train and supervise general health staff in the diagnosis and treatment of priority mental health conditions according to MSF guidelines and WHO’s mhGAP approach. Provide care for patients suffering from psychiatric disorders, paying special attention to the cultural context. Provide technical support to MSF’s psychologists and counsellors and ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care is implemented. Ensure availability of psychotropic medications from the MSF standard drug list in the project. Ensure adequate data collection for monitoring purposes. Evaluate psychiatric services available in-country, including possibilities for psychiatric hospitalization, and the quality of these services. Requirements Degree in Psychiatry, or a degree in Medicine and specialization in Psychiatry in progress with at least 6 semesters validated. Valid and up-to-date licence to practise or certificate of good standing. 2 years’ experience working in adult psychiatry. Recent clinical experience (at least six months within the last 24 months). Experience working with vulnerable populations. Experience in training, coaching, and supervision. IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data and team management. Fluency in English and/or French. Availability for at least six months. (Three-month assignments may be possible depending on operational requirements, but are less frequent).
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Psychiatrist At Medecins Sans Frontieres (Msf)
Medecins Sans Frontieres (Msf)
NGO / Non-Profit Associations
full time
Nairobi
Posted 2 weeks ago
From KES 24,000,000