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Licensed Mental Health Professional – Psychiatry

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)  · NGO / Non-Profit Associations

Full Time Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline: 9 September 2026
Posted June 15, 2026

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to oversee and execute a range of critical tasks essential to our operations. Duties include managing project timelines, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards. Additionally, the role involves conducting thorough reviews of documentation, maintaining accurate records, and fostering effective communication across departments. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to meet deadlines while upholding high-quality standards. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in relevant software tools, and prior experience in a similar capacity are expected.

As a psychiatrist with Médecins sans frontières (MSF), you will be tasked with developing, executing, and refining individualized treatment plans for patients experiencing mental health disorders. Ensuring the use of culturally and contextually appropriate strategies and tools will be critical to your role. Integral to your responsibilities will be the coordination of multidisciplinary efforts and the provision of mentorship and oversight to locally recruited staff involved in psychosocial and mental health programs.

Daily responsibilities include delivering one-on-one clinical consultations, as well as designing and facilitating therapeutic and psycho-educational group sessions.

Your role, while primarily clinical in nature, will involve pivotal responsibilities in recruiting, training, and supervising locally hired mental health professionals. Equally, critical will be your capacity to tailor tools and interventions to align with local cultural nuances and evolving contextual demands.

REQUIREMENTS

Hold an active license and possess board certification in psychiatry.

A minimum of two years of post-residency clinical experience in a multidisciplinary environment, where psychotherapeutic and/or counseling interventions were applied to patient care, is required.

A minimum of six months of hands-on clinical experience is required, with completion within the last two years.

Professionals should possess practical experience in addressing mental health challenges linked to a minimum of two specified domains from the following list:

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Proven expertise in leading diverse teams, encompassing both supervision and professional development initiatives, is required.

An expert-level command of English is required, with strong preference given to fluency in French. Additional proficiency in languages such as Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese would be considered advantageous.

Individuals should possess prior experience either traveling or working in environments comparable to those encountered by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), including conflict zones, natural disasters, public health crises, or instances of limited healthcare access.

Excellent command of English

Available for a commitment spanning between six and twelve months, this position is integral to Médecins sans frontières’ (MSF) international programs.

We are seeking a dynamic professional to oversee and manage our organization’s portfolio of assets, ensuring their optimal utilization and preservation of value. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating asset performance, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and implementing strategies to maximize efficiency and return on investment. Additionally, they will oversee maintenance schedules, risk assessments, and compliance with regulatory standards to safeguard company resources. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in asset management software are essential for success in this role. Experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration is highly desirable, along with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Proficiency in working with migrant populations, internally displaced individuals, and refugees is essential for this role.

Accomplished expertise in delivering short-term therapeutic interventions is required.

Skilled in delivering mental health care benefits to diverse age groups, including adults, adolescents, and children.

Accomplished in providing tailored therapeutic support to individuals, families, and groups, with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive counselling services.

Proficiency in delivering psychosocial support within community or trauma-informed settings is required.

Proficiency in applying established and widely accepted therapeutic methods while considering the unique cultural contexts of diverse local communities is required.

With expertise in adherence consultation or patient education for individuals managing chronic conditions, you bring essential skills to this role.

MSF’s essential areas of expertise encompass a comprehensive range of critical skills and capabilities essential for delivering high-impact humanitarian and medical assistance in complex and crisis-affected environments. These core competencies include rapid emergency response, advanced medical care delivery under resource-limited conditions, epidemiological surveillance and outbreak control, nutritional and public health interventions, water and sanitation system management, logistical coordination for large-scale relief operations, and the ability to navigate and operate in high-risk security contexts. Additionally, MSF demonstrates proficiency in advocacy for humanitarian principles, policy influence at global health forums, and fostering local community engagement to ensure sustainable and culturally sensitive aid delivery. The organization also emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, ethical decision-making in challenging circumstances, and continuous professional development to maintain operational excellence amidst evolving humanitarian challenges.

Adapts behavior to meet situational demands at Level 2, demonstrating flexibility in response to varying conditions.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Level 2, which involves actively exchanging information and fostering collaborative efforts with team members and other stakeholders.

Proficiency in delivering results and maintaining high-quality standards, at Level 2, entails actively pursuing objectives with diligence and adherence to established benchmarks.

Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of and unwavering commitment to MSF’s core principles, achieving Level 1 compliance, as evidenced by full acceptance of and adherence to these foundational values.

Personnel Management: Level 2 entails offering constructive feedback and establishing clear guidelines to ensure productive and respectful workplace interactions. This role involves guiding team members through performance evaluations while setting appropriate expectations and boundaries to foster a structured and harmonious work environment.

Demonstrates a high level of intercultural awareness, holding Level 3 proficiency in fostering inclusive attitudes and behaviors.

Proactively enhance personal well-being by effectively managing stress at Level 2 proficiency. Demonstrate the ability to recognize stress triggers and implement appropriate coping strategies independently. Maintain composure and productivity under pressure while adhering to established organizational standards.

Demonstrates a foundational understanding of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles, with a solid grasp of their relevance and practical implementation within humanitarian settings.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience Required

2 years

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