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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Psychologist – Based in Mae Sariang

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS THAILAND (DWBT)

Background

Doctors without Borders Thailand (DWBT) is a Thai organisation working to increase access to medical and mental health services in Thailand. DWBT is neutral, impartial, and solely medical in nature with no religious, political, or human rights objectives. Since 2017, DWBT has been operating a project in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat primarily providing mental health services including basic mental health and an appropriate system of referral where needed. DWBT also works with partner organisations in Mae Hong Son province.

Main Purpose

Providing psychological support to patients according to DWBT principles, standards and procedures in order to improve the patients’ mental health.

Accountabilities

• Carrying out evaluation of mental health needs of patients and establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment. Informing the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and the drug treatment to follow and referring patients to other health professionals whenever necessary, in order to provide the most appropriate treatment and improve the patient's condition
• Implementing the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identifying possible victims of SGBV and referring them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment.
• Providing psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols in order to improve their mental health conditions
• Assisting and training staff members and resourceful people  whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities. Working in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure appropriate terminology and behavior during sessions
• Collecting statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities
• Informing the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective
• Ensuring that all patient information is kept confidential.

DWBT Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Maintaining appropriate and clear communications and collaboration with other project team members and partners.
• Assisting MHAM to ensure treatment plan for patient is based on multidisciplinary approach including clear internal and external referral system for psychiatric patient.
• Contributing to the developing, reviewing and adapting of technical tools, guidelines and IEC materials according to the needs and context.
• When feasible, conducting onsite visits. Also providing direct patient care as needed.
• Supporting the MH team to ensure the medical and MH data and system are updated and secured.

Requirements

Education Essential degree or diploma in Psychology.

Experience 

• Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a Psychologist.
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

Languages  Mission language essential. Local language desirable.

Knowledge  Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies  

• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Teamwork and Cooperation L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Stress Management L3

Other requirment  Have a valid passport at least for 6 months.

HR& Benefits:

• One-year fixed term contract renewable.
• Health benefit package as per HR polices.
• Desired starting date: immediately.
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Howto apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter (in a single PDF file only), stating your motivation and what can you contribute to the position, with the subject Ref: “Psychologist” to
maehongson-finhr-assist-msr@dwbthailand.com on or before 21^st July 2023 at 5:00 PM. Only short-list candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview/exam.

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