Mental Health Supervisor

• Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the MSAM and other medical team members including MAM and PMC, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the resources needed while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSF programs and activities.
• Coordinates activities of counselling services with other relevant actors and liaises with the local counterparts (like MoH, WHO, ICRC and NGO) on mental health matters, including referral services.
• Supervise the daily mental health activities and patient support according to MSF protocols and standards in order to provide the most appropriate support for clients with psychosocial needs
• Liaise with the other MSF team members of the project.
• Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department and MSAM, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• Oversee the administrative processes associated with psychosocial functioning. [M1]
• When needed, give psychological support to patients according to MSF protocols to improve mental health conditions of patients and enhance their functionality.
• Compile the data and statistic linked with MH activities and report to the MSAM
• Offer clinical counselling supervision to mental health counsellors in collaboration with the MSAM

Ensure the patient’s related information is kept confidential Support MSF’s Greater Cairo project team in developing and implementing the mental health strategy in close collaboration with the MSAM, as well as PMC and other key staff.

o Supervise the team technically by conducting regular shadowing, trainings, case discussions and meetings to enhance service quality in coordination with the MSAM and MSF psychiatrist [M1] . o Design curriculums for MHPSS groups (including psychoeducation, counselling and PSEC groups) and support staff with implementation. o Collaborate with the health promotion (HP) team, including cultural mediators, HP officers and supervisor to ensure proper implementation of activities related to MHPSS. o Support the development and implementation of, and adherence to, standard protocols for the care and treatment of people with mental health needs, together with MSAM. o Support the training of MSF and partner medical and paramedical staff on basic mental health knowledge and management with a focus on holistic care [M2] . Carry out related administrative processes including ensuring proper data collection is done for all mental health activities, regular and ad hoc reports are completed and submitted, and needed resources and materials are requested

Education

Bachelor of Psychology is required Master’s degree or diploma in clinical psychology is an asset Additional certification or specialized training in mental health or psychosocial support is an asset Experience Minimum two years’ experience working as a clinical psychologist is required Experience providing mental health groups is an asset Experience working in MSF or other NGOs is an asset Experience in trauma-informed care or crisis intervention is an asset 2 years’ experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team an asset 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable populations is an asset

Languages Written and spoken English. Written and spoken Egyptian/Middle Eastern Arabic

Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet)

Job Conditions: Location: Cairo, Giza.

Contract type: Fixed-term Contract – Full-time (working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm)

Please note that the salary is not negotiable, and that previous MSF experience will be taken into account for salary calculation.

Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, accountability, trust and Empowerment.

Adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.

Application Process: Deadline: 07/10/2026 by 5:00 PM

Interested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details and supporting documents (certificates, etc.).

Please note that this vacancy is available for Egyptian nationals only.