Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Flying Manager

About the Role

The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an international medical organization providing high-level healthcare in humanitarian emergencies. We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Flying Manager to oversee our mental health strategy, care circuits, and psychosocial support systems for patients, communities, and field teams across our projects in Nigeria.

• Design, implement, and evolve the mental health care strategy, care pathways, and referral systems across all project intervention sites.
• Supervise psychological support services for beneficiaries, vulnerable populations, and patients while developing external referral partnerships for severe cases.
• Manage, mentor, and provide clinical supervision to the mental health team, ensuring regular formative training and capacity building.
• Organize psychological first aid sessions, manage psychotrauma prevention, and support field teams following critical incidents.
• Conduct weekly activity summaries, produce detailed mission reports, and coordinate closely with the medical coordination team and humanitarian clusters.

• Professional Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, or a relevant equivalent field.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience in a psychological scope, preferably within the humanitarian sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations in diverse intercultural contexts.
• Strong background in conducting professional training and developing training modules.
• Fluent in English, with local Nigerian languages considered a distinct professional advantage.

• 6-month renewable contract under French law, starting as soon as possible.
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus a daily per diem.
• Comprehensive benefits package including international travel costs and accommodation covered by ALIMA.
• Full medical coverage from day one of the contract, including medical evacuation when necessary.

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