PSYCHOLOGIST

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF – Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters to populations in danger in more than 70 countries.

Duration: 2 months

Workplace:

This is a mobile position based in Kyiv coordination office and to travel to different locations.

Main purpose: 

Providing psychological support according to MSF principles, standards and procedures to individuals and communities affected by winter-related emergency in Kyiv, including extreme cold, power outages, isolation, displacement, and medical service disruption, with a focus on vulnerable populations (elderly, persons with
disabilities, medically vulnerable individuals, IDPs and isolated households), in order to improve their mental health.

Context Specific Accountabilities

• The Psychologist will provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) as part of a multidisciplinary emergency response team.
• Provide individual and group psychosocial support and Psychological First Aid
•  Conduct rapid psychological assessments and identify high-risk cases
• Support individuals affected by winter-related stress, anxiety, grief, trauma or isolation related to winter conditions
• Refer complex cases through established MHPSS, medical, and protection referral pathways
• Identifying possible victims of SGBV and referring them to medical services so that they receive the necessary treatment.
• Integrate MHPSS activities into winter assessments, outreach, shelters, collective centers, and warming “invincibility” points
• Coordinate with social workers, medical teams, and emergency response partners
• Collect, record, and manage data about MHPSS activities, and case files in a timely manner, in compliance with data protection policies, MSF ethical guidelines, and applicable legal standards.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to weekly situation reports (SitReps) and medical activity reports
• Ensuring that all patient information is kept confidential.
  
  

Education

• Essential degree in Psychology (Masters or higher) Valid license/certification (as applicable in Ukraine)

Experience

• Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a Psychologist (clinical)
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO
• Training in PFA or crisis intervention

Languages              

• Essential English and Ukrainian

Knowledge

• Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Teamwork and Cooperation L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Stress Management L3

Monthly gross salary 66 000 UAH.

The interested candidates should submit their application in English before 30.01.2026 (No cover letter, just a CV)  Subject: PSYCHOLOGIST

Start of contract: Asap

Please note that Medecins Sans Frontieres reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.