Psychiatrist NGO Job MSF

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Médecins Sans Frontières is hiring a Psychiatrist in Nairobi to provide mental health care, train staff, and support psychosocial programs. Requires a valid licence, 2 years experience, and availability for at least six months. Apply via corporate staffing website.

• Valid licence required
• 2 years adult psychiatry experience
• At least 6 months availability
• Fluency in English and/or French
• Training and supervision responsibilities

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Job Title: Psychiatrist Date Posted: 09/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Middle Employer: Medecins Sans Frontieres Industry: Medical Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 23/07/2026 Summary: Looking for a medical job in Kenya? Médecins Sans Frontières is hiring a Psychiatrist to provide mental health care, assess and treat patients, support psychosocial programs and contribute to humanitarian healthcare initiatives. A valid and up-to-date licence is required. Key Responsibilities Train and supervise general health staff in the diagnosis and treatment of priority mental health conditions according to MSF guidelines and WHO’s mhGAP approach. Provide care for patients suffering from psychiatric disorders, paying special attention to the cultural context. Provide technical support to MSF’s psychologists and counsellors and ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care is implemented. Ensure availability of psychotropic medications from the MSF standard drug list in the project. Ensure adequate data collection for monitoring purposes. Evaluate psychiatric services available in-country, including possibilities for psychiatric hospitalization, and the quality of these services. Qualifications Degree in Psychiatry, or a degree in Medicine and specialization in Psychiatry in progress with at least 6 semesters validated. Valid and up-to-date licence to practise or certificate of good standing. 2 years’ experience working in adult psychiatry. Recent clinical experience (at least six months within the last 24 months). Experience working with vulnerable populations. Experience in training, coaching, and supervision. IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data and team management. Fluency in English and/or French. Availability for at least six months. (Three-month assignments may be possible depending on operational requirements, but are less frequent). How to Apply Click here to apply Browse Related Jobs: Medical Doctor NGO Job MSF Senior Advisor, Child Health NGO Job Save the… Nurse Supervisor, OR Recovery Job AKUH Nairobi, Kenya Physiotherapy & Rehabilitative Services Manager Job… 🎯 Applying for This Job? Don’t Send a Generic CV. Don’t send the same CV to every job/employer. Have our recruitment team customize your CV to match the requirements of this specific job and improve your chances of getting an interview. Customise My CV For This Job . ⭐ 5-Star Reviews . Job Seeker Testimonials: Professionals Who Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing Since 2011, Kenyan professionals have trusted Corporate Staffing Services to help them secure employment with leading employers in Kenya and beyond. Read testimonials from candidates who have experienced our recruitment process firsthand and successfully gotten hired through our recruitment services. You Could Be Our Next Success Story . Read How They Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing GET A JOB FASTER! Applying for a Specific Job? Our recruiters will customise your CV to match the employer's requirements so you can get shortlisted. Customise My CV Used AI to Write Your CV but Not Getting Interviews? Get A FREE CV review and CV Upgrade, plus 3 months job search support from our recruitment team. Contact us today for Free CV Review Do You Have An Upcoming Interview? Get assistance from our experienced HR recruiters. Talk to our team for Interview Preparation & Coaching Browse Top Job Categories Accounting Jobs Administration Jobs Audit Jobs Banking Jobs Communication Jobs Credit Control Jobs Customer Service Jobs Director Jobs Driver Jobs Engineer Jobs Finance Jobs Graphic Designer Jobs Health & Safety Jobs Hotel Jobs Human Resource Jobs Information Technology Jobs Internships Jobs Journalism Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Media Jobs NGO Jobs Procurement Jobs Public Relations Jobs Quality Control Jobs Quantity Surveyor Jobs Sales & Marketing Jobs Quantity Surveyor Jobs Technician Jobs Tours & Travel Jobs Employer Testimonials Trusted by Leading Employers In Kenya For Recruitment & HR Services. We have recruited for leading organisations in Kenya such as Safaricom Sacco, UN Women, Nivea, Weetabix, Kimfay, Superior Homes, Dominos Pizza. Since 2011 we have supported over 9,000 employers with our recruitment & HR solutions. Read thier experience with us below. Read Employer Testimonials A.I CV Not Getting You Interviews? A.I CV Not Getting You Interviews? Contact Us For Professional CV Review + 3 Months of Free Recruitment Support . Many professionals are using A.I to write their CVs, expecting it to improve their chances of getting interviews — only to discover they are still not getting interviews. Let our recruitment team review your CV, fix what’s missing, and help position you for opportunities. Stop Guessing. Start With a Free CV Review Here. Job Ready Courses Public Speaking Course Project Management Training PMP Exam Course Monitoring & Evaluation Certification Advanced Excel Class Digital Marketing Class Master HR Skills Program HR For Non HR Mana