THE ORGANISATIONS
Med’EqualiTeam (https://www.medequali.team/en/) is a non-profit French based association providing free medical care for displaced or vulnerable populations. We have worked before in Greece for asylum-seekers, then in Poland for refugees from Ukraine. With a commitment to a high-level quality of care, inclusivity and non-discrimination, and an operating mode with small teams, we are flexible and can adjust quickly to changes.
Super Novae (www.super-novae.org) is a French non-profit organization specialized on youth empowerment in conflict-affected countries, with a focus on employability and entrepreneurship. Its founding members have long standing experience in conflict sensitive environment and benefit from a wide network of partners in country. Super Novae combines the best of human brains to technological solutions to implement impact-oriented projects which can be monitored on-line.
Both organisations partner through the Mussa’ada project to provide medical care to the populations affected in the area of Derna, after the dramatic floods which happened in September 2023 in the region. Operating from a centre covering different services, the medical area will be able to receive 60-100 patients a day, for a medical consultation, wound dressing, treatment for chronic illnesses, water-borne diseases and psychological support . The team will be composed of Libyan staff and international medical volunteers.
Note : Two psychologists will be recruited for this project.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator:
- Evaluates mental health needs of patients, establishes a diagnosis and a plan of treatment,
- Provides psychological support to patients through individual, family or group sessions,
- Ensures a strong coordination with the medical team of the PHC to give patients seen there for medical reason the possibility to attend psychological services,
- Collects data about mental health activities,
- Reports to the Medical Coordinator any issue related to patients’ treatment and participates in the coordination meeting of all PSS activities implemented by the project,
- Keeps all patient information confidential.
MISSION DETAILS:
- Duty station: Eastern Libya (likely Darna)
- Expected date begining: 6/11/2023
- Covered: travel to Derna, accommodation, insurance
- Salary: 1440€/month
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Diploma in Psychology, have the right to practice in Libya
- Previous work in a mental health project or work with a medical NGO
- IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Essential Arabic and English
- Result oriented, Teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management
- Available for a minimum of six months
- Have a bank account in foreign currency (USD or EUR) outside Libya
How to apply
Send a resume and a cover letter (in English) to: [email protected]
Deadline for application: 29/10/2023
