Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.

ROLE PURPOSE:
Clinical Psychologists will work to contribute to the improvement of the mental health status of the targeted population of Mahama Camp through the provision of psychological support and therapy.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical psychology, Community Psychology or any relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional and behavioral disorders with training in clinical psychology and knowledge in Trauma counseling.
• Training in mhGAP will be an advantage.
• A strong understanding of the profession and the role of a clinical psychologist in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).
• Knowledge of individual and group therapy treatment protocols.
• Strong knowledge of MHPSS-related best practices and tools, including IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in emergency settings, SOPs, caring for Survivors/Working with Survivors Training Tools, WHO Recommendations, etc.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in mental healthcare processes
• Excellent liaison abilities and good communication skills (French, Kirundi, and English preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of patients’ rights and health professional rights
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization methods;
• Strong capacity for nosocomial infection prevention
• Organisation and hygiene skills, knowledge, and behavior.
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, M.S Word, MS Excel)

Desirable
• Language skills in Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, English, and French
• Experience working in remote health centers preferably in Refugees settings;
• Excellent knowledge of patients’ rights and health professional rights.