Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a Mental Health Activities Manager for its project in Northern Littoral, France. This role involves defining, coordinating, and supervising mental health activities for exiled individuals facing health, psychological, and social challenges due to migration and protection breaches.
The successful candidate will lead a team of psychologists, ensure the quality of care, and contribute to adapting interventions to the evolving needs on the ground. This position combines operational leadership, clinical supervision, team management, and strategic input within a dynamic humanitarian context.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Médecins Sans Frontières |
| Location | Not specified, France |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | EUR 3,425.87/month gross |
| Duration | 12 months, renewable |
| Start date | January 4, 2026 |
| Application deadline | 27 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Mental Health Activities Manager will be responsible for identifying and analyzing mental health needs, planning and organizing individual and collective psychological and psychosocial support activities, and ensuring adherence to MSF protocols. Key duties include managing psychologists, overseeing complex cases, developing team competencies through training and supervision, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration with medical and social teams. The role also involves strengthening care pathways, coordinating with external partners, analyzing activity data, and contributing to advocacy efforts based on field observations.
Eligibility
- Master's degree or diploma in psychology, or a medical degree with a specialization in psychiatry (mandatory registration with the Order of Physicians)
- At least two years of professional experience as a psychologist or in a similar role
- Experience in a migration-focused project
- Experience in team management
- Strong skills in mental health, activity coordination, and team support
- Ability to supervise professional practices and develop employee competencies
- Listening skills, rigor, and commitment to quality
- Analytical skills and ability to adapt interventions to identified needs
- Team spirit and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Stress management, flexibility, and adaptability to difficult and changing environments
- Adherence to MSF principles and values
- Driver's license (Permis B) desired
- Proficiency in French is essential
- Good knowledge of English is desired
- Proficiency in other languages is highly valued
- Proficiency in common computer tools: Word, Excel, and Internet
Benefits
- 22 RTT days per year
- 100% coverage of complementary health insurance by MSF
- Meal vouchers of EUR 12 (60% covered by MSF)
- 50% coverage of public transport or bicycle mileage
Documents Required
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Copies of mandatory diplomas
How to Apply
- Send your application via email to msff-france-recrutement@paris.msf.org
- Include the reference 'RESPONSABLE DES ACTIVITES DE SANTE MENTALE LITTORAL NORD_NOM_PRENOM' in the email subject line
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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