MHPSS Specialist / Psychologist
MHPSS Specialist / Psychologist
Welcome to MAP! Join our Mobile Clinic Team in Nablus!
About the Role
MAP is seeking an MHPSS Specialist/Psychologist who will be responsible for developing and implementing community-based mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities for mobile clinic communities. This includes planning and leading group MHPSS sessions, conducting individual assessments and interventions, and facilitating the participation of community members. The Specialist will also deliver and evaluate Psychological First Aid (PFA) training, identify complex cases for referral, and ensure appropriate follow-up. Additionally, they will document and report MHPSS activities, ensuring compliance with ethical standards such as confidentiality and informed consent.
About You
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in
psychologyand avalid MHPSS licensefor the West Bank. They have experience inpsychological support, particularly in humanitarian contexts, and expertise incommunity-based MHPSS interventionswith children and adolescents. The candidate is knowledgeable inethical standards,case management, andreferral processes. They also have cultural sensitivity and strong communication skills in Arabic and English, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.Disclaimer
NB: 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.
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.
About Medical Aid for Palestinians
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works in partnership with Palestinian communities to uphold their rights to health and dignity. We do this by developing effective, sustainable and locally-led healthcare services, providing medical aid during emergencies, and campaigning to break down the barriers to Palestinian health and healthcare today and for the future.
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.
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.
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