April 30, 2025
JOB VACANCY
EXTERNAL / INTERNAL
Médecins Sans Frontières WaCA (MSFW) in Monrovia – Liberia is recruiting a
MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY MANAGER
Context
MSF (Doctors without Borders) is a non-profit medical organization, which provides assistance to
populations in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict. MSF
does so irrespective of gender, race, religion, creed, or political convictions. MSF observes neutrality
and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance.
Its members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to maintain complete
independence from all political, economic, or religious powers.
MSF has a long history in Liberia starting in the 1990’s until 2012 during both civils wars, followed by
Ebola responses in 2014. The ongoing project of MSF in Montserrado County includes support to
health authorities for the provision of free mental health & epilepsy treatment.
Summary of the Position
▪ Title: Mental Health Activity Manager
▪ Work Location: Monrovia, Liberia
▪ Contract: Fixed Term Contract to Opened ended
▪ Opening Date: May 1st 2025
▪ Closing Date: May 10th 2025 @ 5pm
THE MAIN PURPOSE
Defining, coordinating and monitoring all mental health related activities in the project area
including man-agement of staff, ensuring the quality of care and analysing statistics and
reports, according to MSF WaCA protocols in order to provide the most appropriate support for
patients
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (non-exhaustive)
▪ The MHAM will be supervising MH supervisors, counsellors and MH clinicians.
▪ Data collection and Reporting
▪ Supervise the data collection in the 5 health facilities within a timely manner and ensure quality
of data (in collaboration with Data operator)
▪ Mental health care and patient follow up:
▪ Supervise the patients’ referral to hospitals
▪ Follow up with multidisciplinary treatment plan for complicated cases and any special needs of
patient and link to other services if needed (together with the concerned supervisors)
▪ Supervise that treatment is according to procedures and protocols
▪ Facilitate the use of telemedicine on a regular basis
▪ Team management
▪ Administrative follow up of MSF staff (leave planning, sick leave, etc.)
▪ Regular meeting with clinic teams to follow up with needs, challenges of team
▪ Conduct individual reviews and appraisals.
▪ Define a training plan according to the needs identified.
▪ Activity management and development
▪ Implementation, supervision and monitoring of protocols and procedures in facilities (In
cooperation with PMR and clinic focal points)
▪ Maintain updated mental health protocols in coordination with the Bouaké project (Côte
d’Ivoire).
▪ Networking and partner collaboration
▪ Follow the monthly Technical Coordination Committee meeting and MHPSS with PMR / PC
▪ Support PC and PMR on local partners mapping and networking for medical and MHPSS actors
▪ Communicate regularly with Montserrado County Mental Health Team Coordinator
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Education: Master’s degree in psychology or MD degree with specialization in psychiatry or
Mental health clinician diploma required
▪ Experience: At least 2 years’ experience as a psychologist or other similar profession
▪ Languages: English
▪ Knowledge: Computer proficiency in excel, MS Word, internet, etc.
▪ Competencies: result and quality orientation, teamwork, flexibility, negotiation skills, service
orientation, stress management
REMUNERATION
According to the MSFW salary scale (Level 10) in Liberia
HOW TO APPLY?
Submit your CV, diplomas or certificates, motivation letter, and copy of national ID Card in
1 pdf file by emailing to: msfw-recruitment@.msf.org with the Subject: Mental
Health Activity Manager
Only shortlisted applicants will be called for a written test and interview.
Attention!
No monetary transactions, neither demands of Favors in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be
tolerated in the recruitment process. MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process. All applications are free for all candidates, In case the candidate is asked for any fee,
he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.
People with disabilities and female candidates are strongly advised to apply. We are
committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of
discrimination based on gender, religion, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical
disability or any other discriminatory ground.”