Médecins Sans Frontièrès - Belgium (MSF - Belgium) in Giza is recruiting a

PSYCHIATRIST   

Médecins Sans Frontièrès (MSF – Doctors without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization 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. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Main Purpose

To collaborate with MSF medical staff on the integration of psychiatric treatment with basic healthcare services in order to ensure the treatment of patients suffering from severe and common psychiatric disorders

Accountabilities

Provide treatment for patients suffering from severe and common psychiatric disorders with specific attention to the cultural context. Provide training and supervision to national and international medical staff (doctors and nurses) on diagnosis and treatment of severe and common mental health disorders according to MSF guidelines Participate as a member of the mental health team when present and offer supervision and support to national psychologists and counsellors Ensure that guidelines and psychotropic medications from MSF standard drug list are available in the project Ensure that proper information on treatment and follow up are collected in order to monitor the provision of care. Establish collaboration/communication with medical specialties in the project in order to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

The MSF project in Giza runs an outpatient clinic that offers a comprehensive package of care. This package includes medical care, psychological care, social support (referrals) and physiotherapy. Each patient has a personalized treatment plan. A strong community component has also been developed and Mental Health services are provided at community level. Ensure proper evaluation of Mental Health needs to all patients, establishing a diagnosis and a plan of treatment  Refer the ER patients, internally or extremally, accordingly to the outcome of the evaluation  Open and fill the Mental Health files of each new patient Ensure joint session when needed, especially for ER patients   Provide follow-up consultations to beneficiaries in need for on-going specialized Mental Health support Ensure that proper information on treatment and follow up as well as changes in treatment are collected in order to monitor the provision of care. Follow all MSF protocol on documenting all medical cases, making sure all appropriate documents are filled up correctly; follow and be responsible for the file’s closure Ensure proper handling of patient information and confidentiality Facilitate psychiatric hospitalization if risk to others and self has been assessed and give feedback on the quality of these services. Provide support to the case management team as follow-up for the psychiatric patients referred to external health care facilities.  To be the link between psychiatric hospital and MSF clinic, in order to create continuity of care between admission and out-patient care Participate and constructively contribute to case discussions in multi-disciplinary team meetings  Provide the psychiatric component (medication and counseling) of MH follow-ups provided by the MH team, in partnership with, the MHP Counsellors and the Social Workers Respect the code of deontology/conduct of Mental Health caregiver. Support in the development of psychotherapeutic or non-psychotherapeutic groups according to mental health needs, together with the team of psychologists. Develop and implement mental health training for other organizations and community leaders linked to the project objectives

Requirements EducationEssential: Psychiatry specialist Diploma with valid Egyptian Medical Syndicate registration and holder of a valid MOH license  ExperienceEssential: minimum 2 years of clinical experience as psychiatristEssential: Competency in clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of complex cases Desirable:  Experience in training and supervision Languages                       inessential: fluent in both English and Arabic (oral and written)  KnowledgeEssential: computer literacy (Microsoft office) Competencies         Commitment in MSF principles: understand and accepts MSF principles and follow MSF protocols.Cross-cultural awareness: ability to work in a multicultural environment Service orientation: ability to Know and understand patient’s needs and respond empathetically to themsTeamwork and cooperation: ability to Demonstrate an open and integrating attitude, to work in an interdisciplinary team.Stress management Innovation and initiative: ability to identify opportunities and problems, Results and quality orientation: ability to works towards objectives, preserving established standardsAbility to adapt and simplify the content of the message for an audience with basic knowledge of mental healthAbility to receive recommendations and feedback from other teams (such as cultural mediators, health promoters, social workers and psychologists) with the aim of improving intervention processes adapted to the project population   Working hours: Full time 8:30am – 5:00pm, Full Time, Fixed term contractApplicationThe interested candidates should submit their applications before the 08/02/2025 at 3:00 PM with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details and with supporting documents (certificates, Diploma etc.)The reference “PSYCHIATRIST” must be stated on the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation costs if applicants are asked for an interview or a test.MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Human Resources through the recruitment contact.