APAC Psychologist

Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. MSF’s actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

The Asia Pacific (APAC) Project is a formal partnership between the Institutional members of MSF Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Australia in close collaboration with the branch office of The Republic of Korea. It was established to develop MSF’s institutional footprint in this region for the benefit of MSF operations world-wide, founded on the core assumption that more can be achieved at scale to support the movement by pooling resources, expertise and experience, than through independent section initiatives. As such the APAC Project is neither an independent entity nor enterprise, rather it is the sum of each section’s commitment to work together, and is considered a space for incubating new ideas and ways of working.

Responsibilities

This 12-month part time contract (with option to renew) will lead the implementation of MSF’s psychosocial services for in country projects for locally hired staff across the Asia Pacific region.

This supporting role will be accountable for :

• Lead strategic development and implementation of PSU services across APAC
• Supervise and support local psychologists and ensure clinical quality
• Deliver mental health awareness and training programs to staff and coordinators
• Provide direct psychological support (remotely or in-person) when local options are unavailable
• Conduct field visits and provide support during critical incidents
• Build and expand a network of regional mental health professionals and institutions
• Monitor and evaluate psychosocial support delivery; prepare regular reports and budgets
• Act as liaison between APAC PSU and other MSF PSU units, regional HR teams, and crisis management actors

Based out of Maylasia (working remotely) you will collaborate with international Operational Centres and Psychosocial Support Unit teams and regional Psychosocial Focal Points globally.

Requirements

To be successful in this supporting position you will be known for your ability to balance clinical standards with the flexibility required in a humanitarian environment and can confidently navigate culturally diverse expectations across the Asia Pacific. Ideally you will be reliable in crisis response and can demonstrate the following :

This role requires regular travel and work outside standard office hours.

Applications

Select the Apply button and upload your resume and cover letter via the MSFA Careers Portal .Applications will be reviewed on receipt.

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