Job Title: Psychologist
Job location: Syria – Damascus- Dwilaa
Report to: MHPSS Officer
ABOUT MEDGLOBAL
MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced people, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.
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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work.
MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY
MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.
JOB SUMMARY
The psychologist is responsible for providing specialized psychological assessments in addition to psychosocial support services for individuals affected by the explosion at Mar Elias Church, including the injured and the families of the victims, with the aim of alleviating the psychological impact of the trauma. This intervention will be carried out as part of an organized response in line with international standards for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in emergencies, as outlined in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The psychologist has the following responsibilities and duties:
- Conduct initial psychological assessments to identify individual mental health needs and determine the necessity for referrals to specialized services.
- Design and deliver individual and group psychosocial support sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor individualized intervention plans for affected individuals and families.
- Document and record beneficiary data using professional tools that ensure confidentiality and data protection.
- Contribute to the analysis of emerging psychological trends within the affected community and provide context-sensitive recommendations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Should have the following skills, education, and experience:
- A university degree in Psychology (master’s degree in clinical psychology is preferred).
- A minimum of three years of professional experience in providing mental health services in emergencies or trauma contexts.
- Proven experience in conducting psychological assessments and delivering trauma-informed psychosocial support.
- Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards in psychological practice.
- High documentation skills and proficiency in using computers.
- Fluency in Arabic is required; proficiency in English will be considered an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CODE OF CONDUCT
MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, officers’ coordinators, and directors to guide their practice and conduct.
The Code is organized into categories, as follows:
- Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
- Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work.
MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY
MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.
At MedGlobal, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women and individuals from all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply
How to apply
https://sy.medglobal.org/jobs/psychologist-926