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 Cairo is currently focusing on migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The project is running an outpatient clinic that specializes in Sexual and reproductive health, Mental health and orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and offers a comprehensive package of care. This comprehensive package of care includes medical care, psychological care, social support (referrals) and physiotherapy. Each patient has an individualized treatment plan implemented by a inter-disciplinary team (IDT).   This project is not a typical MSF project (with ready-to-use tools) and requires a lot of flexibility, open-mindedness and capacity to adapt. This project focuses on migrants and refugees; therefore, a strong cultural sensitivity is required.    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  Providing the psychiatric component (medication and counselling) 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.

EducationPsychiatry specialist Diploma/ Masters/ Egyptian Fellowship with valid Egyptian Medical Syndicate registration and holder of a valid MOH license.  Experience2 years of clinical experience as psychiatristCompetency in clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of complex cases Experience in SGBV is an assetExperience with refugee/migrant health care issues is a strong assetBasic competence in in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)  Languages                       Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatorySpoken Egyptian / Middle Eastern Arabic  KnowledgeEssential computer literacy (word, excel) Competencies        Other requirementsAbility to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner and to abide by MSF rules and regulations. Respect MSF’s principles.Ability to work autonomously, follow procedures, quality control, high initiativeFlexibility in working with different cultural/educational backgroundsAbility to work in an interdisciplinary professional teamKnow and understand client’s needs and respond empathetically to clientsDemonstrate an open and integrating attitude.Restrain emotional reactions and responds calmly, ability to manage own stressIdentify opportunities and problems, maintain existing networksDemonstrate basic awareness of contextual factors and apply them to day-today activities and decision-making processesAble to adhere to strict procedures regarding security issues Essential:Registration at the Egyptian Medical Syndicate and a valid renewed subscription A valid license to practice the profession from the Egyptian Ministry of Health A specialist certificate from the Medical SyndicateA two-year experience certificate in the subspecialty from a government or a university hospital or consultant papers  Working hours: Full time 8:30am – 5:00pm, Full Time, Fixed term contractApplicationThe interested candidates should submit their applications before the 5th of September 2024 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.