The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international organization with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. Founded in November 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS is today found in 50 countries, providing assistance to refugees in camps and cities, individuals displaced within their own countries, asylum seekers in cities, and those held in detention centers. The main areas of work are in the field of education, emergency assistance, healthcare, livelihood activities, and social services.
Jesuit Refugee Service Bosnia and Herzegovina (JRS BiH), a non-profit humanitarian association, is seeking to recruit a Psychologist on a 6-month probationary term contract (with the possibility of indefinite employment) to assess the needs of refugees and migrants, and to develop actions, practices, and services for the unaccompanied minors staying at the Camp Borići in Bihać.The number of required positions is 1.
The number of required positions is 1
Location: Bihać
This document outlines the qualifications required for the post as well as the job description.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- understand the role of a faith-based organisation in humanitarian work and ensure its mission and values are envisioned in all the work
- be willing to work with and for people from diverse cultures
- have the ability to work in a team
- have desirable work experience in the same or similar jobs
- have willingness for dynamic work
- have responsibility, kindness and helpfulness
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Previous experience working with refugees, migrants and/or asylum seekers will be considered an asset.
Job description
| Position Summary | The main responsibility of the Psychologist is the support beneficiaries of TRC Borići established for the most vulnerable categories of refugees and asylum seekers. Job includes evaluating patients and gathering their history before diagnosing issues that need attention through the use of tests to develop a treatment plan to ensure the health and success of your patients. They will interview patients and perform diagnostic tests to get a clearer idea of their mental health issues. Ultimately, you will provide individualized treatment options for people to understand themselves better while helping others identify ways to change their behaviors and alleviate problems in their lives. |
| Key Responsibilities | Conducting routine patient check-ups to assess their health condition and discover possible issues Giving appropriate advice for healthy habits and preventative actions to promote overall health Reaching an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history Use knowledge of psychological theory and practice Exhibit superior communication skills to uncover complicated mental health issues Help individuals address underlying behavioral issues Empathize with a wide range of people Focus on the needs of beneficiaries Collaborate with school, JRS staff, and other professionals to provide the best care possible |
| Regularly report to the Country Manager Participate in formation programs useful for his/her responsibilities |
Application and selection process
Applicants are to submit a letter of application and motivation (not longer than 2 pages) and detailed Curriculum Vitae (not longer than 3 pages) by 16 Friday August 2024 to email address vedran.mihic@jrs.net .
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview and undertake a number of tasks before a final decision is taken. All candidates will receive the answer to their application by …