MHPSS Specialist (Team Leader)
MHPSS Specialist (Team Leader)
Welcome to MAP! Are you passionate about improving mental health and psychosocial wellbeing? Do you have the leadership skills to support and develop technical teams, and strengthen community-based mental health programmes? Come and join us as an MHPSS Spacialist (Team Leader) and help expand access to integrated mental health and psychosocial support services across the West Bank.
About the Role
MAP is seeking an MHPSS Specialist (Team leader) to lead the delivery and quality of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services within mobile clinic communities in the West Bank. The role holder should provide technical supervision and capacity building for the MHPSS team, oversee programme planning and implementation, and ensure effective case management and referral pathways. The job holder also strengthens community engagement and partnerships to promote accessible, high-quality MHPSS services.
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The role requires a valid professional license**About You
The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy or a related field, together with a valid professional license issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The candidate should have experience in delivering and supervising MHPSS programmes, including technical leadership, staff mentoring, and the management of complex cases. A strong understanding of international MHPSS standards, the Palestinian mental health system, and referral pathways is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, planning, and report-writing skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships and work confidently in challenging humanitarian settings.
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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
We offer a well-rounded benefits package that’s designed to ensure our employees feel supported and valued, both professionally and personally.
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.