Staff Psychologist @Médecins Sans Frontières

Overview

The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF France) is currently recruiting for the position of Staff Psychologist based in Abuja, Nigeria. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified mental health professionals to contribute to impactful humanitarian work supporting staff well-being in challenging operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychological support to staff
• Conduct psychoeducation and mental health awareness sessions
• Deliver training on stress management and psychosocial support
• Identify workplace stressors and implement preventive strategies
• Refer staff to specialized mental health professionals when necessary
• Maintain strict confidentiality of staff information
• Collect, analyze, and report mental health data and activities
• Participate in supervision, training, and critical incident management

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (minimum 5 years)
• At least 2 years of professional experience as a psychologist
• Experience with NGOs or humanitarian settings is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and fluency in relevant local languages
• Ability to work under pressure and within multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Salary aligned with MSF salary scale
• 13th month allowance (equivalent to one month’s gross salary)
• Opportunity to work in a globally recognized humanitarian organization

Location

Abuja, Nigeria

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete their application using the application link below:

https://forms.gle/yqMpQawVjcnaQweq8

Deadline

April 24, 2026