ԴՐՈւՅՔ՝ 
6 months fixed-term contract with possibility of extension
ԱՇԽԱՏԱՆՔԻ ՆԿԱՐԱԳԻՐ՝ 
The Mental Health Lay Counselor will provide optimal preventive and psychosocial aid to people with mental health and psychosocial needs at the community level according to MSF principles, standards and procedures in order to provide the most appropriate mental health support for patients.
ՊԱՐՏԱԿԱՆՈւԹՅՈւՆՆԵՐ՝ 
- Provide information and education to the affected population on mental health/ psychosocial (psychoeducation), according to specific needs;
- Work together with other team members to prepare/ produce various mental health psychosocial education mes-sages/ topics, according to specific groups and needs e.g. caretakers of malnourished children, population affected by armed conflict, etc;
- Identify and appropriately refer patients who need medical or mental health assistance and provide psychological first aid to identified community members in need;
- Organize supportive activities in the community (art for children, discussion sessions, etc.), if required;
- Ensure that all patients attending MSF activities are well informed about services provided;
- Visit families in their home/ tent/ shelter if required, in order to facilitate defaulters' tracing or to offer psychoeducational;
- Attend supervision sessions and educational sessions with members of the team;
- Maintain monitoring data and produce regular work reports to the supervisor.
ԱՆՀՐԱԺԵՇՏ ՈՐԱԿԱՎՈՐՈՒՄՆԵՐ՝ 
- Education: No specific degree required. Desirable, formal degree in social work;
- Experience: Experience in community and/or social work. Desirable in MSF or another NGO, desirable in a clinical laboratory;
- Languages: Armenian (mother tongue); excellent command of English; knowledge of Russian and/or French is an asset;
- Knowledge: Desired knowledge of the affected population;
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet);
Competencies:
- Strong communication, organizational and social skills (attentive listening, open attitude, empathy, sensitivity);
- Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team;
- Initiative, creativity and flexibility;
- Capacity to adjustment to change;
- Interest in helping vulnerable population.
ԴԻՄԵԼՈւ ԿԱՐԳԸ՝ 
- Cover letter (in the English language);
- Copy of diploma;
- CV (in the English language);
- Contacts of three references (including the supervisor in the most recent work assignment if relevant).
Shall be sent to *************************@******.***.*** with a subject heading "Mental Health Lay Counselor.”
CV shall clearly state your experience by writing the organisation you have worked, the duration of the employment (which year and how long) and description of the job you performed.
MSF recommends all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.
CVs in English sent to the mentioned email only will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process has access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact Finance and HR Coordinator, *************************@******.***.***
Խնդրում ենք Ձեր դիմում-նամակում հստակ նշել, որ այս հնարավորության մասին տեղեկացել եք Կարիերայի կենտրոնի վեբ-կայքից և նշեք կայքի հղումը՝ www.careercenter.am։ Շնորհակալություն.
ԼՐԱՑՈՒՑԻՉ ՏԵՂԵԿՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐ՝ 
MSF offers:
- Remuneration in accordance with MSF salary grid.
- A challenging position within a stimulating professional working environment in an international organisation.
- A contract for 6 months with renewal subject to performance appraisal, based on a full-time appointment for 40 hours per week.
- The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and working with those most in need.
Mains benefits include:
- 25 paid leaves per annum;
- A variety of learning and development opportunities;
- Coverage of medical expenses for employee and their family.