Mental health and psychosocial coordinator (F/M) – Palestine

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde (MdM), a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
• Harm Reduction
• Environment and Health
• Humanitarian Space
• Healthcare systems and rights

MdM in Palestine

Since October 2023, Gaza has faced an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with intensified Israeli military operations resulting in over 66,000 deaths and massive displacement of nearly 2 million people. The post-ceasefire blockade has severely reduced aid and commercial imports, worsening shortages and driving food insecurity.

Amid these constraints, MdM maintains a flexible medical and mental health response. Despite growing access restrictions, evacuation orders, and a shrinking humanitarian space forcing suspension and permanent closure, MdM has been continuing its direct service provision in 4 to 6 Primary Healthcare Centers over the past year.

Since the Gaza ceasefire, military escalation in the northern West Bank has led MdM to intensify its medical and mental health direct response while continuing to support the Palestinian health system despite access restrictions, settler violence and Israeli military operations.

About the role

To maintain operational continuity, you will be specifically in charge of ensuring the quality design, implementation, and monitoring of all Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programs within the mission. This includes providing technical leadership, supporting program teams, contributing to strategic planning and proposal development, and ensuring alignment with international and national MHPSS standards.

What you’ll do

Under the supervision of the deputy general coordinator in charge of programs, your main responsibilities are the following:

Program quality and monitoring

• Lead and support field teams in assessing, planning, and implementing MHPSS activities
• Ensure compliance with MdM strategy, project objectives, and international guidelines
• Develop and review MHPSS tools, protocols, and training materials
• Monitor project performance, analyze data, and implement corrective actions
• Promote integration of MHPSS with other program components (medical, GBV, SRHR, community activities)
• Collaborate with regional MdM MHPSS programs for coherence and knowledge sharing

Proposal development and strategic planning

• Identify emerging MHPSS needs and contribute to project proposals and donor reports
• Participate in developing and implementing the mission’s MHPSS strategy
• Engage in grant opening, review, and closure meetings

Technical support and team management

• Recruit, train, and supervise MHPSS staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify capacity-building needs
• Facilitate team communication and ensure effective information flow
• Provide technical supervision through site visits and regular coordination

Logistical and administrative support

• Support procurement processes and review technical bids for MHPSS materials
• Participate in financial planning and forecasting for program activities

Representation and coordination

• Represent MdM in coordination platforms, working groups, and with relevant authorities and partners
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders while upholding MdM’s principles of neutrality and independence
• Network with other MHPSS actors to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange

Who you’ll work with

You directly supervise MHPSS Managers.

You also work in close collaboration with the MHPSS advisor at the HQ.

You are the right match if you:

• have a master’s degree in psychology (Clinical Psychology is an asset)
• have 4 years of relevant professional experience in a similar position in the humanitarian sector
• acquired solid knowledge and experience in leading mental health assessments
• speak English fluently (Arabic is an asset)

This role may not suit you if you:

• don’t have any experience in working with local authorities, and local partners
• have no knowledge and skills in integrated programming
• don’t have the ability to work under pressure in complex crisis
• Are not aligned with MdM’s values and activist approach

Recruitment process

If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies, will follow.

Please note: as part of our anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism policy, international background checks may be conducted. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/
All successful candidates must provide a criminal record extract (B3).

Ready to apply?

We only need your CV and a cover letter.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply now – we’d love to hear from you!

Employment conditions

Contract & status:

• Gross monthly salary: 3 359 €
• Fixed-term contract (6 months), starting on December 2025
• Trial period : 2 weeks
• Single posting

Work environment:

• Position based in Amman, Jordan
• Regular field visits

Benefits:

• 13th month salary (paid in 2 installments after 6 months of service)
• Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
• Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
• Guesthouse
• Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
• Repatriation insurance
• MdM promotes training and internal mobility

Essentials:

• 5 weeks paid leave + 22.5 RTT days per year
• Strong commitment to inclusion and fighting all forms of discrimination
• More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and to fighting all forms of discrimination.
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