General Description of the Organization:
Orange is a non-governmental civil society organization devoted to alleviating the suffering and improving the sustainability mechanisms of the conflict-affected population. Since its establishment, Orange has partnered directly with affected Syrian populations, delivering programs spanning sectors, including humanitarian and development programs in the Early Recovery and Livelihoods, Food Security and agriculture, Education and Protection, WASH, and Shelter, in addition to long-term impact interventions focusing on the economic empowerment and the local value chains improvements to enable targeted communities to improve their living practices and their sustainable mechanisms. Orange collaborates with various national and international non-governmental organizations, as well as local initiatives, to adopt a community-based approach that improves the response’s impact on the humanitarian crisis and provides sustainable and alternative solutions.
Job Purpose:
The goal of this position is to work in primary or secondary health facilities as a doctor who provides MH consultations according to the MH Gap Protocol, which includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological psychotherapy services for common psychological disorders covered by the protocol through comprehensive psychological assessment, developing a treatment and intervention plan, implementing it, and following up on beneficiaries who suffer from the disorders and psychological problems in cooperation with psychotherapists and psychological supports, and within the ethical and professional limits of exercising the service that guarantees the preservation of the rights of the beneficiary.
Key Responsibilities:
1- Carrying out a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment of individuals and making plans based on these assessments
2- Implementation of individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions for individuals who suffer from psychological disorders and problems, according to MH Gap protocols
3- Supporting beneficiaries in developing a recovery plan (with step-by-step recovery goals) based on needs and problems, in addition to continuous follow-up according to their care plans and providing appropriate drug therapy with appropriate doses
4- Coordination, work and technical supervisor in critical and high-risk cases, especially suicide attempts.
5- Work effectively with other MHPSS team members to ensure a high quality of work with full respect for the principles of humanitarian action and to ensure that beneficiaries are connected to services appropriate to their needs
6- Supporting caregivers for individuals who have psychological problems to understand the problems of their children and how they can support them.
7- Follow up the recovery process through coordination with the psychotherapist and PSS workers for the beneficiaries who receive additional sessions.
8- Providing the necessary psychological education to beneficiaries, caregivers and family members when needed, especially about drug treatment
9- Taking into account evaluations of beneficiaries' improvement to improve the quality of mental health and psychosocial support services.
10- Ensuring the confidentiality of the beneficiaries’ information documented in evaluation forms and electronic and paper clinical copies, while ensuring good quality documentation of beneficiary files and information.
11- Participation in continuous group and individual technical supervision sessions.
12- Provide regular weekly/monthly updates and reports to the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience:
· Psychiatrist or MH Gap doctor who holds a practitioner’s certificate in protocol, including a period of supervision
· Experience in pharmacological and non-pharmacological psychotherapy according to MH Gap protocols
· At least two years experience in same position.
· Arabic Language is a must.
· Computer - Technology applications - Effective communication - Ability to work with others within multiple teams
· It is preferable to have additional training in addiction treatment and suicide prevention
Orange’s Values and Principles:
We believe that:
· Maintaining a positive, healthy, and trusting relationship are central to making the partnership a success.
· Appropriately trained and resourced staff and volunteers are key to effective and efficient service and program delivery in the development sector.
We are committed to:
· Shared responsibility, accountability, and decision-making in any partnership.
· Providing access to high-quality learning to empower people and professionals in the development sector, particularly in the developing world.
· Learning from each other to strengthen and enhance the long-term sustainability of our services and programs for the benefit of children and communities that we serve.
Child Safeguarding & PSEAH policy:
Orange aims to create an organization that is safe for children and women but is also aware of the need to keep child protection concerns proportionate and to guard against over-zealous attitudes. Child and women abuse thrives in closed and secretive atmospheres. Orange’s best protection is to create an open and aware culture where people are not afraid to speak about their concerns.
Any employee, consultant, contractor, or supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of Orange must sign the Child Safeguarding and PSEA– Declaration of Acceptance Form and comply with the Orange child safeguarding and PSEAH Policy, which is a statement of Orange commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into.
Application Instructions:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining relevant experience and availability.
Please note that this vacancy will close on July 13, 2026, and the position may be filled prior to this date depending on urgency and recruitment priorities.
Females are highly encouraged.