Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Flying Manager at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) | Nigeria
Company/Recruiter: Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Nigeria
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Employer
Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
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Evidence to prepare: Connect your CV or portfolio to A professional Master's degree in clinical and/or health psychology or an equivalent qualification.; Previous experience in humanitarian work is required.. Use one concrete example that shows you can Contribute to the development and evolution of mental health care strategies, including care pathways and referral systems at each project site..
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Flying Manager
- Employer: Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
- Location: Nigeria
- Job Type: Contract
- Closing Date: December 7, 2026
About the Employer
The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an international medical organization established in 2009. Its mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare in emergency situations and medical disasters, while also advancing humanitarian medicine through innovative projects and medical research. A key aspect of ALIMA's operational approach is its strong emphasis on partnerships with national medical players.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and evolution of mental health care strategies, including care pathways and referral systems at each project site.
- Oversee the delivery and monitoring of psychological support for beneficiaries, including individuals, isolated persons, and families, across various projects.
- Coordinate the organization of the mental health department in conjunction with project teams, medical coordination, and headquarters.
- Ensure and monitor the provision of psychological support for field teams and the broader mission staff.
- Supervise the organization of psychological first aid sessions for patients and victims.
- Oversee and facilitate the sharing of best practices for specific situations.
- Ensure the effectiveness of mental health and psychosocial support activities align with the defined action plan, focusing on psychological first aid, prevention, and management of psychotrauma.
- Develop partnerships to manage, orient, and refer severe or chronic cases of mental disorders and psychosocial problems.
- Collaborate with partners to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Develop training modules and conduct training of trainers within the mental health department based on identified needs.
- Gather information on vulnerable populations and facilitate focus groups and discussion groups.
- Participate in external meetings and report relevant information to the Medical Coordinator.
- Produce weekly summaries of mental health activities and report them to the Medical Coordinator, providing feedback on activities to project Mental Health Managers.
- Monitor cluster issues and recommendations.
- Produce a mission report and recommendations.
- Network with various partners and attend meetings related to the field of intervention as directed by the Head Office Mental Health Referent.
- Supervise the organization of the mental health team's duties and schedules.
- Ensure effective information transmission and provide clinical supervision to teams.
- Conduct regular formative supervision for teams.
- Analyze and implement collected data for the mental health department's monitoring and activity reports.
- Support the establishment of a mental health team through recruitment, training, and reinforcement in collaboration with the Project Coordinator.
- Ensure the skills of Mental Health staff are updated in line with evolving technical platforms and protocols.
- Define and update job profiles and performance objective plans for team members, and contribute to similar documents for the Medical Coordinator.
- Conduct team assessments as part of professional development.
- Identify skill gaps within team members and organize training to enhance their capabilities.
- Deliver training in accordance with ALIMA's minimum package of mental health activities and, when necessary, the complete package, covering areas such as psychological first aid, psychosocial activities, and psychotrauma management.
- Supervise the organization of briefing sessions and support teams during critical incidents.
- Ensure the implementation and follow-up of psychological support for teams across different projects.
- Evaluate and validate mental health referral structures with project medical representatives and coordinators.
Requirements
- A professional Master's degree in clinical and/or health psychology or an equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in humanitarian work is required.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations in an intercultural setting is necessary.
- A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a psychological scope.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting training sessions.
- Ability to analyze and summarize key psychological issues and set priorities.
- Strong teamwork and delegation capabilities.
- A significant degree of autonomy and the ability to establish one's role in alignment with organizational objectives and resources.
- Good writing skills.
- A solid understanding of psycho-trauma.
- Fluent in English.
- Knowledge of Nigerian local languages is considered an asset.
What We Offer
- Contract under French law with an initial length of 6 months, renewable based on funding and performance.
- Position to be filled as soon as possible.
- Salary is dependent on experience, plus a per diem.
- ALIMA covers travel costs between the expatriate's country of origin and the mission location.
- Accommodation costs are covered by ALIMA.
- Medical cover is provided from the first day of the contract until one month after departure from the mission country for the employee.
- Evacuation of the employee is covered by ALIMA.
- Location: Nigeria
- Job Type: Contract
- Closing Date: December 7, 2026
How to Apply
- Carefully review all stated requirements for the role.
- Prepare an up-to-date CV and any other requested application documents.
- Submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
- Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of December 7, 2026.
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience in humanitarian work and working with vulnerable populations in your application.
- Provide specific examples of your proven experience in a psychological scope and in conducting training sessions.
- Demonstrate your understanding of psycho-trauma and your ability to analyze psychological issues in your application materials.
- Emphasize your fluency in English and any knowledge of Nigerian local languages.
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