Have you ever thought of doing a challenging job abroad? Would you like to use your professional skills to improve somebody’s life? Are you willing to leave your family for several months to go and work in a developing country?

If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, read further!

With ongoing conflicts around the world as well as the occurrence of natural disasters, the need for mental health professionals with experience in dealing with trauma has increased in MSF projects.
The main task of mental health professionals during their mission with MSF is training local specialists in crisis intervention and psycho-social first aid. Together with the local staff, they attempt to help victims come to terms with traumatic experiences after war and displacement or deportation, by means of counselling, modelling, and art therapy, as well as through occupational therapy.

WE OFFER:

• Working contract for the duration of the assignment with a monthly gross salary of 1,300 EUR
• Demanding but also very rewarding work
• Working as part of a multicultural team
• Coverage of all mission-related costs (travel, accommodation, insurance)
• Professional and personal enrichment

• Completed specialization (for psychologists, a completed degree in clinical psychology or clinical practice)
• Experience with PTSD trauma therapy is a must
• International and multi-cultural experience
• Available for a mission of 6 to 9 months
• Very good knowledge of English essential, other languages (in particular French) are a major advantage

• Before you can submit your application, you are obliged to attend an official Information session where you will learn more about the organization and its work and speak with experienced field personnel regarding the roles in the field.
• Once your application passes the initial screening, we will check your professional/technical qualifications.
• Suitable candidates will then be invited to take part in an interview and assessment.

If you are interested in working for MSF, as first step please sign up for the information evening/online webinar:
http://www.lekari-bez-hranic.cz/cz/informacni-vecery

For further information please visit our website at https://www.lekari-bez-hranic.cz/pojedte-na-misi.