Médecins Sans Frontières, an international humanitarian medical association created in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: mainly in the event of armed conflicts, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or even exclusion of care.
MSF is urgently recruiting managers of mental health activities, particularly as part of medical projects deployed in response to the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (updated October 2026). IMPORTANT: the duration of the mission in this context is less than 6 months, of the order of 3 months. Please indicate duration of mission = 6 months in the application form, even if you are interested in leaving for Ebola response projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and ensure that mental health activities with patients are accompanied by regular monitoring, ensuring that the mental health team is calm and neutral during sessions regardless of personal feelings and/or beliefs and ensure that interpreters are trained in the terminology and attitude to adopt during the sessions
- In collaboration with members of the medical team, patients and the local community, identify needs with the aim of co-definition and co-creation of mental health and psychosocial support activities (MHPSS). Define, plan and organize the mental health and psychosocial support strategy, as well as the budget
- List and update existing mental health services, including other international and local NGOs, community groups and government health services, and maintain adequate and regular communication and collaboration with other project stakeholders
- Identify possible issues that may be the subject of advocacy and inform medical and project coordination staff before taking action
- Ensure, in collaboration with the medical department, the integration of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities into other areas/services, such as sexual and reproductive health, pediatrics, malnutrition and chronic diseases not transmissible, among others
- Ensure that psychiatric patients presenting to MSF facilities receive adequate treatment, including psychotropic medications and psychosocial support in an MSF program or through referral to an appropriate resource
- Ensure the implementation of all standard MSF mental health protocols and procedures
- Manage, train and supervise the mental health team through activities such as recruitment, definition of job descriptions, skills development, staff briefing/debriefing and evaluation
Profile sought
Training:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in psychology with training relevant to clinical practice, specialization in clinical psychology, counseling, psychotherapy, psychopathology or related subject
- Valid and up-to-date practice authorization
- A clinical training component with a defined number of supervised clinical hours completed.
- Training should include face-to-face clinical care of the people we care for (individual and group sessions) with appropriate supervision and the development of key psychotherapeutic skills/techniques
Experiments:
- Two years of professional experience after the Master’s level diploma – with adults, including behavioral techniques or counseling
- Recent clinical experience (at least six months in the last 24 months)
- Experience working with vulnerable populations in an intercultural context
Abilities:
- Commitment to MSF’s social mission and values
- Willingness to work in any type of context, including unstable areas
- Flexibility and resistance to stress
- Ability and experience in training others, coaching and supervision
Languages:
- fluency in English required (minimum B1 level)
- knowledge of literary Arabic or French is a plus
Availability Commitment to 3 to 6 months. 3-month missions for projects deployed in the face of the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What we offer
- Salary based on seniority and relevant experience
- Coverage of costs related to the mission (transport, visas, accommodation, vaccinations, etc.).
- Health insurance, repatriation, retirement.
- Development prospects: training, support and career development in a wide range of humanitarian contexts.
Why you?
You are rigorous, committed, strategic, attentive, and you want to put your skills at the service of populations in vulnerable situations.
How to apply
To apply:
Please submit your complete application on our site, at this link (spontaneous application): Responsible for mental health activities (psychologists & psychiatrists) | Doctors Without Borders
Female applications are strongly encouraged.
At MSF, we value diversity and seek to have an inclusive and accessible work environment. We encourage all individuals who meet the required qualifications to apply, regardless of their ethnic, national or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability or other aspects of their identify.
Deadline for submitting applicationsDecember 18, 2026
