MHPSS Specialist
Welcome to MAP! Are you passionate about mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, and strengthening access to community-based support? Come and join us as an MHPSS Specialist.
About the Role
MAP is seeking an MHPSS Specialist to support the delivery and quality of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services through mobile clinic operations across communities in the West Bank. The role involves delivering MHPSS services in mobile clinic settings, supporting programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and facilitating effective case management and referral pathways. The post holder will also contribute to community engagement and coordination with relevant partners to promote accessible and high-quality MHPSS services.
**Residency in the Jordan Valley or Jericho is required, with residency in the northern Jordan Valley preferred. A valid professional medical licence to practise in the West Bank is also required**
**Residency in the Jordan Valley or Jericho is required, with residency in the northern Jordan Valley preferred. A valid professional medical licence to practise in the West Bank is also required**
About You
The ideal candidate should have a degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy or a related field, with a valid professional licence from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The candidate should have experience delivering MHPSS interventions, preferably in community-based, mobile clinic, humanitarian or emergency settings, and knowledge of relevant MHPSS guidelines, the Palestinian mental health system and referral pathways. Strong facilitation, planning, coordination, analytical, documentation and communication skills are essential, alongside proficiency in Arabic and English and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and as part of a team.
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MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.**
We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting.Benefits
About Medical Aid for Palestinians
MAP has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.