About MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian medical organization working in over 70 countries to deliver emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. MSF provides impartial, independent, and neutral assistance.

Role Context

MSF is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to join our team in Kenya. This role is crucial in providing essential mental health support to vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultations and treatment to patients.
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide training and supervision to local staff.
• Contribute to the development of mental health programs.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD) with specialization in Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in Kenya.
• Proven experience in clinical psychiatry.
• Experience working in humanitarian or low-resource settings is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

Experience Needed

Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in psychiatry.

Additional Notes

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

• Provide psychiatric consultations and treatment to patients.
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide training and supervision to local staff.
• Contribute to the development of mental health programs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Medical degree (MD) with specialization in Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in Kenya.
• Proven experience in clinical psychiatry.
• Experience working in humanitarian or low-resource settings is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.