Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
A worldwide movement
MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation.
Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland.
Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide.
Humanitarian action
MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments.
MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
Bearing witness and speaking out
MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention.
At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.
Quality medical care
MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases.
Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.Job Summary
The main purpose of the position is to oversee and coordinate the delivery of high-quality MHPSS services for Sokoto project beneficiaries, ensuring effective implementation, supervision, and capacity building of the mental health team.
The role also involves promoting collaboration, data management, and ethical standards while supporting the ongoing development and evaluation of mental health programs.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise daily mental health activities and ensure adherence to MSF protocols and standards.
Provide supervision and ongoing support to counsellors and staff involved in MHPSS services.
Promote capacity building through training and workshops for MSF staff and key stakeholders.
Collaborate with local and international partners on mental health and referral services.
Oversee data collection, reporting, and the evaluation of MHPSS activities to ensure optimal program delivery.
Manage and ensure confidentiality of patient-related information and documentation.
Coordinate case management processes and provide psychosocial support to patients as needed.
Monitor and evaluate evolving patients’ needs to adjust and improve program activities.
Maintain effective communication and teamwork within the MSF team and external partners.
Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counselling or related field essential.
Experience: 2-4 years of psychosocial counselling experience with at least one of those years practising under the supervision of a certified counsellor/psychologist.
Languages: Both written and oral competency in English and Hausa languages are essential.
Others: Basic computer knowledge and skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook), demonstrated leadership/ management experience, ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary setting.
Competencies: People management, commitment, flexibility, results, teamwork, and stress management.