Mental health services play a vital role in many of MSF’s projects around the world. MSF provides mental health and psychosocial support activities in a large variety of contexts, for example:
- emergencies (natural and manmade disasters)
- protracted/chronic-ongoing crisis
- excluded and marginalized populations (survivors of sexual and gender based violence, victims of urban violence, minorities, migrants, etc.)
- integration with medical care (HIV/AIDS, TB, haemorrhagic fever, etc.)
Most of the programmes consists of both clinical (individual and groups) and community-based component and require an integrated medical-psychological-social approach.
Roles of the Mental Health Specialist / Psychologist:
- Managing overall mental health programme.
- Leading the program for people being treated for HIV/AIDS and/or Tuberculosis, plan support activities for people affected by emergencies (such as armed conflict or natural disasters), implement a support program for victims of sexual violence or coordinate a program for migrant population. Most of the programs consists of both clinical (individual and groups) and community-based components and require an integrated medical - psychological - social approach.
- Coordinating and supervising the different mental health and psychosocial support activities.
- Recruiting, train and supervise local professionals who carry out the mental health and psychosocial support interventions in health facilities and in the community.
Requirements
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Master's degree in Clinical Psychology or an equivalent qualification.
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Minimum 2 years of clinical experience working with adults and/or children.
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Registered with a recognized professional body.Experience in training, supervision, and clinical practice related to post-traumatic stress, sexual violence, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic diseases is desirable.
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Experience in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and related mental health fields is an asset.
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Previous experience working in international settings with diverse populations and cultures is desirable.
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Availability for assignments of 3–6 months.
- Adherence to our Behavioral Commitments and the MSF Charter
Equal Opportunity
MSFHK is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences as per applicable laws.
We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.
** MSF does not charge any application/ recruitment fee. **
Checklist
Please consider the following criteria for working with MSF:
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I confirm that I am a resident or citizen of one of the following regions: Cambodia, Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Only applications from these regions will be processed by the MSF HK office.
If I am not, I understand that I should submit my application via international page instead.
I also understand that being accepted into the MSF Hong Kong pool does not guarantee an assignment in Asia. |
Have you reviewed the MSF Charter and principles as part of your application?
Have you reviewed the Selection Process page and understood the key information about life on a mission — including security, cultural considerations, and living conditions — as well as what MSF offers to international mobile staff and the assessment process?
Do your qualifications and experience align with the key requirements of the role?
Are you aware of our behavioural commitments and the ongoing actions we take to foster a work environment free from harassment, exploitation, and abuse?
Do you understand that this application is for inclusion in MSF’s international mobile staff pool, and that specific assignments will only be determined after a successful application?
Are your resume and all supporting documents prepared in English?
Welcome to Your MSF Journey
📌 Important Notes:
- Please ensure that all supporting documents and your resume are submitted in English.
- - Only applications from the following regions will be processed by the MSF HK office: Cambodia, , Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Thank you for your interest in joining Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Now that you have reviewed the information above, we invite you to begin your application process.
Step 1: Complete Your Online Application
You have 30 calendar days from the date of account creation to submit your application.
If you do not hear from us within 12 weeks of submission, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:
📧 field.recruitment@hongkong.msf.org
